Speaks out

Now that the USAC referendum has been approved, what do you
think should be done with the additional funding? Evan Cholfin

Second-year, paleobiology

“I’m glad that the referendum passed. Considering
there was a decrease last year, this increase will be beneficial,
especially to all the on-campus organizations, if it is fairly
distributed. But I personally don’t really know where I would
like to see the money go.” William Kang

Fourth-year, sociology

“Now that the referendum passed, I think the money should
fund more club activities. Last year, ACA threw a culture night and
was fairly in debt afterwards. A little more money would have
really helped.” Kris Naowamondhal

Second-year, neuroscience

“I am worried that a lot of the money from the fee
increase will go to USAC for their personal use. If it was up to
me, I’d make sure that most of the money was evenly
distributed among cultural clubs on campus, because right now many
of the larger clubs are getting a greater share.” Emily
Shin

Third-year, psychology

“I’d like to see better base funding for individual
clubs because I think a lot of funding only goes to a certain few.
There are little things too that would be beneficial for clubs,
like a locker bay for storing papers and signs, which are used when
recruiting out on Bruin Walk.” Nancy Vazquez

Fourth-year, Spanish literature

“I voted “˜no’ on the referendum because as
students we already pay enough in fees and tuition. The funds
aren’t distributed very evenly now, so they probably
won’t divide the money from the increase appropriately. Now
that it has passed, I would like to see the money go towards more
cultural events.” Kiet Tran

Second-year, undeclared

“I don’t mind the fee increase as long as
we’re getting a lot of benefits in return. If I don’t
see anything happening with the money, I’m going to feel
cheated.” Compiled by Kelsey Hicks/Daily Bruin Senior Staff
Photos by Catherine Jun/Daily Bruin Senior Staff