Miranda Hernandez

Currently an ASUC senator, Wilfert has used his flexibility and “open mind” to successfully represent students on campus, according to Senator Hung Huynh.

The ASUC Inter-Semester committee gathered Sunday evening for its last meeting before the ASUC Senate reconvenes for the academic year. The committee discussed two resolutions — one concerning ASUC sponsorship duties and conditions, and another in support of creating an “Emerging Initiatives Fund.”

Earlier this month, a new sorority, Delta Sigma, was created on campus, taking the place of the Alpha Omicron Pi chapter of UC Berkeley after Alpha Omicron Pi nationals pulled the charter for the existing chapter last fall.

During its Wednesday meeting, the ASUC Senate convened in Eshleman Hall to discuss several bills aimed at improving student life and class scheduling conflicts including grading options and the semester-out rule.

When campaigning gets stressful, Zaynab AbdulQadir-Morris can be found burning sage on Sproul Plaza.

ASUC Senator Ian Bullitt, described by himself and his peers as both “resilient” and “extra,” is seeking election as the academic affairs vice president.

The ASUC is holding a “Time of the Month Drive” to collect pads, tampons and diapers to distribute to those in need in the Berkeley community.

Campus sophomore Jimmy Draper announced Sunday evening his independent senatorial campaign for the upcoming ASUC elections.

At its regular Wednesday meeting, the ASUC Senate heard from City Council District 4 candidate Kate Harrison, passed a resolution to charter the ASUC chapter of the Cal Alumni Association and moved two resolutions into committees.

While some figures, such as President-elect Donald Trump, celebrated the passing of the figure synonymous to many with communist ideology, others expressed different sentiments — such as Miguel Altieri, a campus professor of agroecology, who said he felt “very saddened” to hear about Castro’s passing.