ASUC holds workshop on sexual violence and safety
It was an emotional night for the two dozen students who attended Fight Back, an ASUC sponsored workshop addressing sexual violence and personal safety. Read More…
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Students stage silent protest at Sather Gate against ASUC divestment bill
Holding Israeli flags and standing with locked arms, a group of students gathered at noon Thursday on Sather Gate to protest a recent ASUC bill pushing for Israeli military divestment. Read More…
Climate remains tense in wake of Landgraf’s decision not to veto
ASUC President Connor Landgraf announced Tuesday that he will not be vetoing SB 160, a bill that seeks the divestment of ASUC funds from companies associated with the Israeli military and encourages the UC to do the same. Read More…
Campus climate remains tense in wake of ASUC senate divestment vote
In the days following the ASUC’s controversial divestment vote last Wednesday, the UC Berkeley campus remains in a state of unease, as many campus groups and student leaders say they feel attacked and marginalized for their views on the issue. Read More…
ASUC Senate passes Israeli divestment bill SB 160, 11-9
In a dramatic vote that was emotional for all sides, the ASUC Senate voted 11-9 to divest from companies affiliated with Israel’s military early Thursday morning. Read More…
CalSERVE presidential nominee DeeJay Pepito aims to give voice to minorities
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As one of about 800 Pilipinos on a campus of nearly 36,000, Pepito says she hopes to represent the Pilipino community, along with other minority groups, such as women, that she feels are underrepresented in the ASUC. 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…
Lack of senator attendance forces recess at ASUC senate meeting
ASUC Executive Vice President Justin Sayarath was forced to call a recess at the senate meeting Wednesday night in order to locate enough senators to meet the two-thirds majority necessary to vote on proposed bills. Read More…
ASUC opens student-group funding application for upcoming year
The ASUC has released the 2013-14 ASUC Budgeting Application, according to Senate Finance Officer Amir Chini.
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ASUC bill calls for divestment from fossil fuels
The ASUC Senate unanimously approved a bill at a meeting Wednesday ordering the divestment of its funds from fossil fuel companies while encouraging other institutions of higher education to follow suit. Read More…