Student Gov

Recall petition garners 844 signatures, A.S. Senate votes no on holding recall election for A.S. President

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Senate voted against holding a special recall election for Associated Students President Tessa Veksler following hours of discussion at the Senate’s April 10...
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Petition to recall A.S. President Tessa Veksler released

The petition requires 10% of the previous year’s election voters to sign to be presented to the A.S. Senate for ratification
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A.S. members allege Senate pro-tempores of misconduct and harrassment

A statement alleged behavior violating the UCSB Student Code of Conduct, including harassment, intimidation and suppression of the voices of Senators and Associated Students (A.S.) members
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EVPLA hosts Halloween town hall, discusses public safety in I.V.

The External Vice President for Local Affairs held a Halloween town hall meeting on Oct. 17 with community safety leaders to answer questions and share opinions on public safety in Isla Vista. The mee...
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Term in Review: A.S. President Gurleen Pabla

To her successor, incoming president and third-year political science major Tessa Veksler, Pabla advised connecting directly and honestly with the student body. 
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Term in Review: S.A.G. Kristen Wu

The Office of the Student Advocate General (S.A.G.) provides peer-to-peer support for and advocates on the behalf of UCSB students.
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Term in Review: EVPSA Marvia Cunanan

Cunanan prioritized championing the needs of students with disabilities through her state and local lobbying work as External Vice President for Statewide Affairs.
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A.S. Senate places hold on upwards of $1 million in student health funding amidst controversy over demolition

The Student Health Services building, currently located on Ocean Road, will be demolished at an unspecified point in the future to accommodate new faculty housing.
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Student Advocate General: No endorsement

The needs of the UCSB student community are individually unique, and Lee did not understand this diversity of  student concerns nor demonstrated desire to learn. 
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Vero Caveroegusquiza for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs

The Nexus believes Caveroegusquiza’s solid campaign goals and expansive advocacy work as a leader both inside and outside the EVPSA office, will set her up for a strong tenure as the next EVPSA.
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Jack Stein for A.S. President

Of the three presidential candidates, Stein has the most complete combination of understanding what students desire and knowing how to make those needs a reality. 
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A.S. Senate week six recap: New IVP sworn in, Elections Code amended

The Senate convened on Feb. 15 in the UCen Flying A Room.
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A.S. Senate amends Special Election threshold following election closure

The amendment was passed by the Senate during their Wednesday night meeting.
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Students, A.S. Senate condemn recent antisemitic acts

Several students and Associated Students members spoke during the Senate’s public forum about the impacts that recent events have had on Jewish community members.
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A.S. holds winter quarter special election

The candidates running for the position are Coleton Cristiani, Gabrielle Diaz and Sydney Kupsh.
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