Editorial Board

While this editorial board and the campus community may differ vastly on where we each stand, we can all agree on one thing: We must remain firmly committed to protecting students.

The aforementioned cancellation of DSP drop-in hours and the portal being temporarily down now seem like only the tip of a far greater iceberg. Students with disabilities should not have to wait anymore to feel like they can stay afloat.

Other universities have recognized the importance of maintaining alumni email accounts. But, currently without any solution, campus has seemed to disregard the value berkeley.edu inboxes deliver and the opportunities to open doors for students long after they have graduated.

What seemed at times to be positioned like a victory lap looked also like a laundry list of outstanding issues that will impact the city for years to come following Arreguín’s departure.

Tigue demonstrated a deep understanding of the inner workings of the ASUC, and has positioned herself to be a driving force for transfer students. That being said, we are confident the transfer community will be in good hands this year.

Coming up with solutions to overcome these crises seems infeasible, but as she continues to progress toward her ambitious goals, we feel that Kretz is the right person for the job.

According to Edgar, the EAVP is the external-facing head who should demystify ASUC initiatives and make them more accessible. He wants to be hands-on about student voices being heard — both at local and national levels. 

Though his term has only just begun, it seems Ng has a firm grasp on the bureaucracy he faces and the tools at his disposal to make the changes students wish to see.

Roberts is here to leave a legacy. She recognizes the importance of the platform provided to her, noting the position as a “privilege” that she takes seriously.

We encourage the student body to read about the student leaders making decisions that will affect their experiences during their time at Berkeley, and in some cases beyond, as we follow the long road to April 2024 elections.