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May 7, 2026 9:30 p.m.
Candidates running for a spot on the Undergraduate Students Association Council are pictured. The Daily Bruin Editorial Board endorsed several candidates for office this cycle. (Photos courtesy of USAC candidates and Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)
This post was updated May 8 at 12:41 p.m.
Thirty-seven candidates believe they have what it takes to serve the undergraduate student body. Students elected to the Undergraduate Students Association Council manage a $10 million budget and can receive up to $15,000 in pay.
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Feb. 19, 2026 4:49 p.m.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.
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Jan. 16, 2026 4:45 p.m.USAC Officer Evaluation: Nico Morrone, Financial Supports Commissioner
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.
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Jan. 16, 2026 4:40 p.m.USAC Officer Evaluation: Diego Bollo, President
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.
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Jan. 16, 2026 4:23 p.m.USAC Officer Evaluation: Tommy Contreras, Internal Vice President
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.
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Jan. 16, 2026 4:09 p.m.USAC Officer Evaluation: Jayha Buhs-Jackson, General Representative 2
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.
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Jan. 16, 2026 4:00 p.m.USAC Officer Evaluation: Brett Berndt, General Representative 3
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.
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Jan. 16, 2026 3:38 p.m.USAC Officer Evaluation: Cristopher Espino, Academic Affairs Commissioner
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.
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