Slate loyalties, student crowds made for heated USAC debates

Slate loyalties ran high in the audience and among candidates at the undergraduate student government candidate debate Saturday night.
More than 400 students attended the debate in De Neve Auditorium to hear the 23 candidates, who are running for 13 elected council positions on the Undergraduate Students Association Council, speak.

USAC Endorsement: Jessica Trumble for Cultural Affairs Commissioner

Jessica Trumble’s platforms are intelligent, feasible and would improve the cultural experience at UCLA. We strongly endorse her for Cultural Affairs commissioner.
A simple yet necessary change she proposes is to expand the scope of the Cultural Affairs Commission’s mini-fund so students can get funding for resources like supplies and costumes that are necessary for their programs.

John Joanino runs for USAC president with LET’S ACT! slate

wo years ago, John Joanino used his own money to start a scholarship for teens in need at his old high school in Riverside.
He did so because he understands where they’re coming from – an underfunded school in a low-income neighborhood wracked by gang violence.

USAC Endorsement: Lauren Rogers for Financial Supports Commissioner

Candidates running in this year’s undergraduate student government elections could learn a lot from Lauren Rogers.
She is driven, experienced, enthusiastic and has clearly taken the time to research and craft her platforms. There is no doubt that Rogers is the best choice for Financial Supports commissioner and we wholeheartedly endorse her.