The cover explores the evolution of an idea into the University Student Government we know today. It should aim to move forward but not forget; it should strive to stay grounded but never limit itself.
We encourage our readers—no matter their personal opinions—to reflect on the origins of the USG, as well as the advancing standards it must meet to keep up with the times.
Cover by Kyra Choa & Marion Tan
By Drew Beltran Acierto, Kyra Choa, & Denise Nicole Uy
The General Elections (GE) is upon us once again. Student representation in the University expresses itself through the University Student Government (USG), and this year is a momentous occasion in the history of the USG as it marks the 10th anniversary of its inception.
By Drew Beltran Acierto & Frank Santiago
Every year, a new batch of student leaders helm the USG, and with it comes another set of problems they need to face. The LaSallian catches up with current and former USG presidents to discuss the different issues they faced during their terms.
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By Gabriel Cuaresma & Eliza Santos
Platforms, promises, and speeches will again echo the halls of the University as the voting proper for the General Elections (GE) is set to kick off this July 23 to 26. Students will be given the opportunity to exercise their rights through electing the leaders of their choice. In an interview with The LaSallian, DLSU Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson JC Ababan shares all there is to know in becoming wiser voters—from election schedules and polling places, to voting procedures and reporting harassment cases.
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By Enrico Sebastian Salazar & Denise Nicole Uy
By Deo Cruzada, Judiel Libot, & Enrico Sebastian Salazar
“What is an LA? What do you do? Are you the lowest—do you have the lowest position among your slate?”
These were some of the questions former Chief Legislator Norbs Sarigumba dealt with when he was holding his old position in the University Student Government (USG). Queries such as this illustrate that the purpose of the Legislative Assembly (LA) is widely misunderstood among the student body.
By Jan Emmanuel Alonzo
With the Legislative Assembly (LA) introducing revisions to the election policy every school year— for provisions on the application and approval of candidates, campaigning, and voting procedures, among others—the body is still expected to undertake discussion on the Election Code, based on their most recently publicized agenda as of press time.
By Nikki Lacuna, Alfonso Reyes & Gershon De La Cruz
As the election season resumes its annual cycle, new candidates press forward to their potential constituents their ideas, new and old, that they believe will address student concerns within the University.
The LaSallian sits down with the incumbent University Student Government (USG) Executive Board (EB) to take a look back at the promises made by the outgoing executives under the spotlight of last year’s election season.
By Drew Beltran Acierto
Every year, the focus is on the candidates and their platforms. The LaSallian went around campus asking students for their ideal student representative to give them an avenue to voice their concerns.
