This Wednesday’s ASUCR meeting happened in the backdrop of the annual ASUCR debates being held at the HUB Plaza. Here are some highlights:
New judicial general advocate sheds light on handling of elections cases ... Heidi Awada, the new general advocate for the judicial council took to the podium during public forum to introduce herself to the senate. The...
By: Vivian Lee, SSW and Mark Bertumen, CW
This year’s annual ASUCR debates featured candidates for a variety of positions, speaking about their future plans and initiatives while addressing on-campus issues for the 2018-2019 academic year. The debates were introduced by ASUCR Elections Director Taylor Brown, and moderated by Highlander News Editor Evan Ismail.
PRESIDENTS
Debates began with presidential candidates Semi Cole...
The Highlander Empowerment Student Services Referendum (HESSR), also known as the Highlander Empowerment Referendum, provides additional staff, services and resources through the Ethnic & Gender Programs at UCR. In Spring of 2015, UCR students voted for a Student Services Fee of $14.00 per quarter to aid the seven ethnic and gender programs in Costo Hall. Of that, $10.50 per...
The Highlander Newspaper has stood for 64 years as UC Riverside’s independent and student-run media outlet, serving as a source of information and engaging commentary and storytelling for students and the community. The Highlander News Referendum proposes a $1.00 increase to the current quarterly fee of $2.00 (to be collected fall, winter, spring and summer quarters — effective starting...
UCR fourth-year bioengineering doctoral candidate Donovan Argueta, a first-generation college graduate, has received a Ford Foundation 2018 Dissertation Fellowship. The Ford Foundation aims to develop individuals to become role-models and mentors to an increasingly diverse student population. In receiving the one-year fellowship, Argueta will be receiving $25,000 along with the ability to attend an annual conference of Ford Fellows...
President:
The Highlander Editorial Board has elected not to endorse either candidate for president, as the Board could not come to a unanimous agreement on an endorsement. Regardless, in the case of either candidate’s victory, The Highlander looks forward to working with ASUCR’s next president to ensure the accountability of our student government representatives and providing accurate, up-to-date news for...
Roman “Alex” Gonzalez - CHASS Senator
I am a third-year economics and administrative studies major, and am running for CHASS senator. I come from the very diverse and robust city of San Diego. I want to showcase the opportunities for people of color and first-generation students who attend UC Riverside. I identify as a first-generation Afro-Latino, but want to provide...
Johnathan Li - Executive Vice President
Hey Highlanders! My name is Johnathan Li, and I am a third-year in business administration with a concentration in finance. I am excited and proud to announce that I will be running as your executive vice president. Currently, I serve as your vice president of external affairs. In the past, I have served you...
Diana Jekki - President
Diana Jekki, a fourth-year double major in political science-law and society and English, has a tremendous record in working toward bettering the lives of students at UCR. She has been accomplishing this through her strong moral character of respect toward students by her work in ASUCR as chief of staff for all presidential positions for over...
Highlander News Referendum
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Your student paper needs your help. The Highlander Newspaper has stood for 63 years as UC Riverside’s independent and student-run media outlet, serving as a critical source of vital information, engaging commentary and quality storytelling for students and the community. Though, as independent media is disappearing, The Highlander is struggling to stay afloat. A $1.00 increase...