This post was updated March 3 at 10:24 p.m.
For a moment, it almost seemed refreshing.
Stephen Agostini, UCLA’s then-vice chancellor and chief financial officer, admitted mismanagement was a factor behind the university’s $425 million alleged annual deficit in an interview with the Daily Bruin published Feb.

This post was updated Feb. 26 at 7:37 p.m.
Bangs pierced through a snowy Minneapolis, Minnesota, street Jan. 7 – and later across the phone screens of millions of Americans.

Nico Morrone clearly takes his role as financial advocate for students seriously.
Working within a self-described limited budget, Morrone successfully launched a lab coat rental program and managed the distribution of complementary laundry products across the Hill.

Diego Bollo is passionate about amplifying student perspectives and improving student experiences.
Bollo promised in his campaign to invest in student needs, advocate for students to university administrators and protect and expand diversity, equity and inclusion.

It would probably be easier to make a list of the student government initiatives Tommy Contreras was not a part of last quarter.
From working to denormalize the presence of contracted security on campus to hosting a financial literacy night for student organizations, Contreras has proven himself to be an effective and passionate internal vice president.

As external vice president, Sherry Zhou is committed to advocating for students’ basic needs and informing the student body about power structures within the UC system.

This post was updated Jan. 21 at 4:18 p.m.
Jayha Buhs-Jackson campaigned on four primary items — prioritizing community needs, health and safety reform, ethical use of student tuition and diversity, equity and inclusion preservation.

This post was updated Jan. 17 at 7:54 p.m.
Brett Berndt is clearly committed to representing the student body, and one can hear the palpable passion and pride in his voice as he describes the meaning he derives from his work.

Cristopher Espino has a bright career in politics ahead of him.
He creates services geared towards the student body that redefine and re-emphasize the importance of the academic affairs commissioner.

It is clear that Hyerim Yoon is a competent and enthusiastic leader.
She undoubtedly understands the struggles facing transfer Bruins, and she is tackling them head-on.