Catherine Bauer

Despite recent conversations surrounding the merits of political parties within the ASUC, ElevateCal secured two major positions within the ASUC executive slate at Friday’s tabulation ceremony. 

Ayal Meyers, a sophomore studying cognitive science and political science with a minor in public policy, is running for ASUC Senate as an independent candidate on the platforms of campus safety, campus climate and Greek life improvements.

A campus junior and co-chair for the ASUC’s Sexual Violence Commission, Bauer is running on platforms to provide increased basic needs support for campus students, creating a “safe and secure” UC Berkeley and establishing a just campus.

Plans to digitize Cal 1 Cards are underway, with beta testing for the feature slated to begin on campus in spring 2023.

After an arduous period of campaigning, confronting and rewriting, the Greek Opportunity Grant Reform Act was passed unanimously by the ASUC Senate at its general meeting Oct. 19.

The ASUC recently proposed the Berkeley Community Angel Shots Initiative, which would fund the distribution of fliers in Berkeley’s restaurants, bars and eateries to spread awareness for sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention measures. 

Marked by slip 'n slides to mehndi to condoms, this year’s ASUC elections expenses reveal numerous institutional disparities.

Matching the current ASUC Senate class, independent candidates won the majority of the ASUC executive positions for the third year.

Though optimistic about certain aspects of both Catherine Bauer and incumbent Chaka Tellem, the Daily Cal’s editorial board also holds reservations about each that make it impossible to issue a full endorsement. 

Protesters walked onto the steps of Sproul Hall at noon on International Women's Day calling for the protection of abortion rights.