State audit sparks hope for sexual assault policy reform
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With the audit’s approval, student activists have found an ally in state legislators, whom they are now hoping can be a vehicle for change on college campuses. Read More…
State Legislature to assess campus policies on sexual assault
State officials will soon begin evaluating UC Berkeley’s policies regarding sexual assault, following complaints that the campus’ response to cases of sexual violence is inadequate. Read More…
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UC Berkeley sexual violence survivors speak out on awareness efforts
We came to Berkeley counting on the university’s vibrant history of activism and civil rights to guide our education inside and outside of the classroom. But contrary to its reputation for social justice, we believe UC Berkeley has had a long and documented history of silencing survivors of sexual violence Read More…
Students file charges against campus alleging mishandling of sexual assaults
Nine UC Berkeley students have filed a complaint with the US Department of Education alleging that UC Berkeley violated federal regulations on the handling of sexual assault. Read More…
ASUC Judicial Council finds Mecklai not guilty of bylaw violations
The ASUC Judicial Council has found External Affairs Vice President-elect Safeena Mecklai not guilty of alleged bylaw violations. Read More…
Gag order lifted on Mecklai case for alleged bylaw violations
The ASUC Judicial Council has lifted the gag and restraining orders placed on the investigation of External Affairs Vice President-elect Safeena Mecklai for alleged bylaw violations. Read More…
Campaign tactics changes may have affected election outcome
Change was the buzzword in this year’s ASUC election. Not only did CalSERVE successfully elect its first presidential candidate, Deejay Pepito, in four years, traditionally satirical party SQUELCH! claimed its stake in the campus political scene as a viable third party contender. Read More…
ASUC attorney general files petitions alleging bylaw violations
The ASUC Attorney General has filed two petitions alleging bylaw violations against Student Action’s executive slate candidates and CalSERVE senate candidate Taylor Fugere for sending unsolicited emails during the campaign. Read More…
CalSERVE, Student Action to cease ‘charge-trading’ practice for election violations
Both CalSERVE and Student Action have declared an intent to discontinue the practice of dropping charges against the each others’ candidates this year. Read More…
ASUC Senate votes no confidence in campus’s handling of sexual assault
After heated discussion at Wednesday night’s meeting, the ASUC senate passed a bill critiquing university policy in handling sexual assault cases. Read More…