USAC Endorsement: Sunny Singh for General Representative
- President
- Internal Vice President
- External Vice President
- General Representative
- General Representative
- General Representative
- Academic Affairs Commissioner
- Campus Events Commissioner
- Community Service Commissioner
- Cultural Affairs Commissioner
- Facilities Commissioner
- Financial Supports Commissioner
- Student Wellness Commissioner
By Editorial Board
May 6, 2013 12:10 a.m.
Sunny Singh thinks big and deserves the opportunity to hash out and implement his well-intentioned platforms.
Singh’s largest shortcoming was his failure to discuss specific ideas for achieving his platforms. For instance, Singh’s sole proposal for boosting student involvement in ASUCLA was to hold a T-shirt design contest and sell the winning design in the UCLA store. He said he would solicit other suggestions.
Singh was at his best when discussing how he would address campus climate, a term used to describe how accepted and appreciated students feel at UCLA. In contrast to his opponents, Singh truly understands how meaningful cultural exchange happens. He described bringing friends to a Sikh event. He spoke of asking another friend about her hijab.
These experiences inspired Singh’s plan to hold forums where students discuss their identities, and panels where professors discuss issues such as affirmative action. Both are good ways of tackling an issue as complex as campus climate. His biggest challenge will be working to ensure these events are well-attended and to include people absent in the conversation about these matters.
Further, Singh seemed doubtful about using the data from UCLA’s 2010 Campus Climate Survey to develop campus climate programs. If elected, we think his first step should be to look at the numbers. After all, how can he address campus climate if he is unable to fully grasp the different issues that exist?
Singh has some strong ideas, but the details need to be hammered out.
