SUA recently amended its budget, sparking debate over spending priorities between assemblymembers and the chair.

UCSC students must pay close attention to the actions of the Student Union Assembly to ensure their money is spent effectively and responsibly.

The Student Union Assembly (SUA) will be announcing plans to accommodate students who wish to attend the Nov. 16 UC regents meeting. A bus will not be provided due to budget issues that have led to cuts in funding for travel and conferences.

Banana Slug News interviews Internal Vice-Chair candidate Justin Riordan. Part of our continuing coverage of the 2011 Campus Elections.

Philosopher, author, civil rights activist and actor Dr. Cornel West spoke at this year’s Speaker Blowout event. West lectured on race, gender, class and social justice in America.

SUA Chair candidates Amanda Buchanan and Guy Herschmann participate in a live debate hosted by Banana Slug News. Part of our continuing coverage of the 2011 Campus Elections.

Delegates from UCSC, San Diego State, UC Los Angeles and other schools met last Saturday on the Oakes lower lawn to hold a dialogue and empower women of color.

Assembly member Bill Monning spoke to students, faculty and community members about strategies to balance California’s budget in a Q&A and open discussion at UC Santa Cruz’s Namaste Lounge last Thursday. The audience raised questions about the possibility of California Democrats voting for an all-cuts budget and other finance-related topics.

Meet the faces behind the 2010-11 Student Union Assembly.

The University of California Student Association (UCSA) is taking political competition to a whole new level for the upcoming Nov. 2 elections.