Junior social science major Sarah Morales has been elected Associated Students of the University of La Verne president for the 2020-2021 academic year, and sophomore information technology major Michael Rodriguez has been elected executive vice president.
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Voting needs to be guaranteed for all
The ability to vote by mail, which has long been a feature of California elections, has become needed nationwide more than ever during this time of social distancing. However, numerous states have not fully implemented this process, causing many voters to be left facing a decision between their right to vote and risking their health.
$700 million could’ve bought change
Mike Bloomberg and Tom Steyer spent over $700 million combined on advertising for their presidential campaign, which barely made a dent in their pocket through the process, but could have been better spent funding solutions to many of the United States problems.
Election unseats La Verne mayor
City Council member Tim Hepburn will take the gavel as La Verne mayor, following an upset election Tuesday in which he beat incumbent Don Kendrick, who has served as La Verne mayor since 2009.
New measure taxes student wallets
With Super Tuesday in the books, shoppers and diners in town – like us, the students at the University of La Verne – need to get ready to pay more out of pocket for just about everything.
La Verne faculty weigh in on presidential primary
Paul Steinberg, associate professor of political science and environmental policy at Harvey Mudd College, discussed two business models he developed over the course of his career that can help students increase the societal impact of their ideas Wednesday in the Quay Davis Executive Board Room.
Majority of ULV students say felons should vote
A majority of University of La Verne students believe that convicted felons should be able to vote – at least according to an informal survey on campus earlier this month.
New bill calls for compulsory voting
California could soon require all registered voters to cast a ballot under a newly proposed law.
Ballot measure would raise La Verne sales tax
On Tuesday La Verne residents will vote on a measure that would increase the city’s sales tax from 9.5% to 10.25%.
Mayoral, city council candidates call for change
Local frustrations reached a boiling point when La Verne residents filled the community center last Thursday night to meet the candidates running for city government positions this election season.