ASUCD

The Green Initiative Fund enters final attempt this ASUCD election season
ASUCDApril 25, 2024
If TGIF is not passed, they will be forced to dissolve By MADISON PETERS — campus@theaggie.org The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) is up for renewal on the Spring Election ballot for the fourth and final time. If they do not succeed this election cycle, all of TGIF’s funds will be exhausted, and they […]

Budget hearings, spending bills discussed in April 4 Senate meeting
ASUCDApril 17, 2024
The Senate allocated money to HackDavis, as well as to the upcoming ASUCD Cultural Festival BY SONORA SLATER — campus@theaggie.org “I will be requesting money in the future,” Senator Nur Ambaw said. “And I hope the things you have to say against it are reasonable.” He was speaking out after criticism against SB […]

Senate hears State of the Association by ASUCD President Francisco Ojeda
ASUCDApril 12, 2024
In his speech, Ojeda discussed both the challenges and successes from this academic year and announced that he will not be running for re-election By RODRIGO VILLEGAS — campus@theaggie.org Senator Trinity Chow called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. and read the UC Davis Land Acknowledgement to commence the meeting. The Senate […]

ASUCD Senate passes SB #55 to make campaign financing more equitable
ASUCDApril 12, 2024
The bill aims to make rules regarding ASUCD campaign financing more clear and efficient to increase voter turnout By RIVERS STOUT — campus@theaggie.com On Feb. 22, the ASUCD Senate amended and passed SB #55 after a lengthy debate between the senators. The bill was authored by Zachary Boggeln, the vice chairperson of the […]

Unitrans celebrates 100 million riders, 56th anniversary
ASUCDMarch 12, 2024
One student was gifted a “Golden Ticket” valid for a lifetime of free Unitrans rides, among other prizes By VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org Unitrans celebrated both its 100 millionth rider and its 56th anniversary on Feb. 28 with much fanfare, choosing one rider to be gifted a “Golden Ticket” and giving away goodie […]

Senate passes bill to establish equitable ASUCD elections at Feb. 22 meeting
ASUCDMarch 5, 2024
The table also heard several quarterly reports from various committees By RIVERS STOUT — campus@theaggie.com Vice President Aarushi Raghunathan called the Feb. 22 meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. After roll call, she read the UC Davis Land Acknowledgement. Following Senator Chasa Monica’s resignation from the position of Senate President Pro Tempore, the […]

ASUCD Senate allocates $469,000 for Lawntopia as internal, public pressure sparks dialogue on administrative conduct at Feb. 8 meeting
ASUCDFebruary 20, 2024
With strong attendance from students and supporters of the Entertainment Council, the Senate passed the debated SB #41 in order to fund the annual concert By VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org The Feb. 8 Senate meeting, the first in-person meeting of the quarter, resulted in the filling of several vacant positions, the passing of […]

Senate hears anti-Indigeneity presentation, Mental Health Initiative quarterly report at Feb. 1 meeting
ASUCDFebruary 12, 2024
The Senate held their first meeting since being on hiatus due to vacancies in the Judicial Council via Zoom By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — campus@theaggie.org Vice President Aarushi Raghunathan called the Feb.1 Senate meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. After roll call, she read the UC Davis Land Acknowledgement. The first item on the […]

ASUCD holds first Senate meeting of the quarter
ASUCDFebruary 6, 2024
Senators elect Senate President Pro Tempore and debate respectful communication at Oct. 5 meeting By LILY FREEMAN — campus@theaggie.org Vice President Aarushi Raghunathan called the Oct. 5 Senate meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. After roll call, she read the UC Davis Land Acknowledgement. Next, Zahar King, a third-year English and design double-major, was confirmed […]

Impeachment of ASUCD IVP Aarushi Raghunathan withdrawn by Judicial Council
ASUCDFebruary 1, 2024
The petitioner in Monica v. Raghunathan withdrew the case from consideration just days after the Judicial Council ruling in favor of ASUCD President Ojeda By VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org The second impeachment hearing into ASUCD Internal Vice President Aarushi Raghunahtan has been canceled, according to the Judicial Council (JC) in a statement posted […]

ASUCD Judicial Council rules that President Francisco Ojeda will remain in office
ASUCDJanuary 31, 2024
The decision was released one week after the second impeachment hearing for the case By LILY FREEMAN — campus@theaggie.org On Jan. 23, the ASUCD Judicial Council (JC) released the ruling for ASUCD Senate v. Ojeda via email, which began by recognizing that the legislative branch has the power to impeach the president in […]

ASUCD Senate passes Organizations Without Legitimacy (OWL) Act to increase support for unregistered student organizations
ASUCDJanuary 30, 2024
The OWL Act will provide necessary resources to unregistered student groups such as funding, sponsorships and tailored support for the club registration process By MADISON PETERS — campus@theaggie.org On Thursday, Dec. 7 2023, the Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD) Senate passed the Organizations Without Legitimacy (OWL) Act aimed at increasing support for […]

