Passion is important, but without knowing enough about the Undergraduate Students Association Council to navigate its treacherous personal politics, it doesn’t get very far. And despite an abundance of it, it fails to qualify Harman Singh for the position of general representative. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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October 27, 11:00 pm
USAC fall 2019 special election: No endorsement for Walker Cook for general representative
The board does not endorse Walker Cook for the position of general representative after carefully taking his platforms and qualifications into account. Cook proposed some important changes, such securing more funding for UCLA’s food closet, as well as making all printing free on campus. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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October 27, 10:58 pm
USAC fall 2019 special election: No endorsement for Orion Smedley for general representative
An intricate knowledge of maintenance issues on the Hill does not a general representative make. Orion Smedley has the impetus to fix things, but he lacks the basic knowledge of Undergraduate Students Association Council policies and jurisdiction, which is integral to the success of a general representative. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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October 27, 10:55 pm
USAC fall 2019 special election: Michaela Capps endorsed for general representative
Michaela Capps isn’t asking for progress on the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s handling of issues. Instead, she’s telling the student body she will get things done. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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October 27, 10:47 pm
USAC fall 2019 special election: Brandon Broukhim endorsed for general representative
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:23 p.m. A solid understanding of the inner workings of the Undergraduate Students Association Council and a hefty resume of governmental experience will get you far. Read more...
Opinion, Podcasts
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October 25, 3:46 pm
In the Know: Money Talks, NCAA Walks
Paying student athletes? The issue has become very real as a result of a newly passed California law – Senate Bill 206. This week on “In the Know,” producer Omar Said talks to Sports editor Sam Connon about why this law came about, what it means for athletes and how it will affect the future of collegiate athletics. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 24, 10:22 pm
Op-ed: UCSF’s disappointing response to sexual harassment cases perpetuates harm
The #MeToo movement has brought an overdue reckoning for people – most of whom are men – who abuse their power in every sector from Hollywood to politics. Read more...
Photo: At UC San Francisco, an acclaimed researcher has been left unchecked amid two sexual harassment lawsuits. (Eljona Piñon/Daily Bruin)