Simren Verma

Simren Verma currently serves as the University News Editor. She also enjoys school and the presence of her news team.

May 29, 2020

Ramadan During a Pandemic: Muslim Students Reflect on Experiences at Home, in Isla Vista

By Simren Verma, Sanya Kamidi

Physical distancing requirements have made this Ramadan different from many students’ childhood celebrations.

October 18, 2019

Congressman Carbajal Pushes for Pell Grant Award Increase

By Simren Verma

The bill aims to “give middle-class families access to the maximum Federal Pell Grant” and “increase college transparency.”

May 13, 2019

Contrary to A.S. Elections Night Results, Elections Board Says New SIRRC Fee Did Not Pass

By Simren Verma

Elections Board noticed a “discrepancy” between the A.S. Constitution and the Elections Code following elections night.

May 2, 2019

UCSB’s Chapter of Lean On Me Launches Student-Run Emotional Support Hotline

By Simren Verma

Rushali Kothari heard about Lean On Me from a friend at another university and decided to bring the organization to UCSB.

April 25, 2019

Campus United Reclaims Executive Branch Stronghold, Maintains Senate Majority

By Evelyn Spence, Hannah Jackson, Simren Verma

This is the first year since 2015 that voter turnout has dropped.

April 25, 2019

Two Students Create “Apathy Unveiled” Podcast To Educate UCSB About A.S.

By Simren Verma

Steinhorn and Davies got the idea to start a podcast about the lack of knowledge students have about A.S. during a class they took together last quarter.

April 21, 2019

Recap: College of Letters & Science, College of Engineering Senators Forums

By Simren Verma

There are four seats total for the College of Letters & Science, while there is only one seat for the College of Engineering.

April 19, 2019

Recap: Sole IVP Candidate Speaks to Experience and Platform

By Simren Verma

Alli Adam is the sole IVP candidate and was, therefore, the only candidate to participate in the IVP candidate forum.

April 19, 2019

Recap: Transfer Senators Forum

By Simren Verma

The second day of UCSB's A.S. candidate forums included the transfer senator candidates

April 16, 2019

Pan Asian Network Releases List of Demands, Plans To Approach UCSB Admin.

By Simren Verma

The Pan Asian Network plans to present the demands to Chancellor Henry T. Yang on Thursday.

April 11, 2019

A.S. Senate Votes Against Divestment Through Secret Ballot

By Evelyn Spence, Sanya Kamidi, Simren Verma, Jorge Mercado

The early morning vote came down to 10 yeses, 14 noes and 0 abstentions.

April 8, 2019

SJP Introduces Feedback Survey for Divestment Resolution

By Simren Verma, Sanya Kamidi

Kupsh added that there is a “pretty big chance” the resolution will be introduced at this Wednesday’s Senate meeting, but declined to confirm an exact date.