At Last, a Swift Meeting

 Senators almost found themselves speechless when their penultimate meeting ended after a mere hour and 10 minutes. There was no gaping error in the proceedings that caused them to end earlier than usual, aside from nearly missing the requirement to establish quorum (eight senators must be at the table at all times). Each senator appeared knowledgeable about the bills and …

Resonant Positivity a Turn for the Better in ASUCM

The November 20 meeting found UC Merced’s senators in a generous mood as they approved three bills that were put up to a vote tonight with limited opposition. “Be transformative,” bellowed temporary ASUCM adviser Dr. Charles Nies during his report in the second hour of the meeting. The senators held Dr. Nies’ words with them while they considered a bill …

Musical Chairs in ASUCM (Editorial)

29 January 2014   Senators spent time on January 28 debating Resolution 9 “Music Reform Education” which will put ASUCM’s endorsement of a music minor on paper. Senator Allie Teaze introduced the resolution. By passing the resolution with a vote of 11-2, the senate is expressing its support of the UC Merced administration, or the need to urge the administration …

Precedents or not, consistency an issue for ASUCM (Editorial)

At the start of the November 13 meeting, Senator Agnes Wong suspended the legislative bylaws so she could add a last minute bill for the College Republicans club to the “New Business” section of the agenda. Perhaps differing convention was a theme at the meeting, with the well-seasoned temporary adviser, Dr. Charles Nies who calmed down some of the usually …