Kareem Elzein said a lack of funding and proper resources are key disadvantages of social justice projects. To alleviate the issue, Elzein, who was a community organizer for 10 years, worked with four other graduate students to found the Bruin Excellence and Student Transformation Grant Program, or BEST. Read more...

Photo: Vice Chancellor Jerry Kang’s office is funding a program that will provide grants to student-run projects that aim to improve the campus climate. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin senior staff)

The undergraduate student government election board explained spring election rules and announced the campaign calendar during a candidate orientation session Friday. Candidates can campaign online starting April 18 and will participate in an event called Meet the Candidates on April 22. Read more...

Photo: Election Board Chair Lindsay Allen explained election rules and announced election dates to the candidates running in the spring undergraduate student government election. (Laura Uzes/Daily Bruin)