Student Gov

Hailey Stankiewicz for External Vice President of Local Affairs

April 13, 2022 by

The Nexus believes that Stankiewicz has a comprehensive understanding of local government and is deeply passionate about serving all Isla Vista residents.
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Shva Star for Student Advocate General

April 13, 2022 by

The Nexus believes that Star’s institutional knowledge, passion and lived experiences give her the empathy and experience to succeed as Student Advocate General.
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2022 A.S. Elections To Begin Phase-Out of Parties, Campaign In-Person

April 9, 2022 by and

Both Associated Students (A.S.) parties registered in the election — the Isla Vista Party and Storke Party — are participating this year but, unlike previous years, they are making an effort to mo...
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Four A.S. Senators Resign During 2021-22 School Year; Six New Senators Appointed

February 25, 2022 by

Bee Schaefer said that, although this year’s Senate hasn’t been as politically polarized as in years past, serving on the Senate still comes with pressure. 
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UCSB Student Esmeralda Quintero-Cubillan Holds EVPSA, UCSA and RA Positions

October 11, 2021 by

As Quintero-Cubillan recounts, their basic needs advocacy work as a senator and as EVPSA was and is not just political, but extremely personal.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: A Celebration With La Santa Cecilia

October 2, 2021 by

The band is composed of Miguel “Oso” Ramirez on percussion, Jose “Pepe” Carlos on the guitar and accordion, Alex Bendaña on bass guitar and vocalist “La Marisoul.”
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A.S. Senate Fails To Pass Divestment for Seventh Time in Nine Years

May 27, 2021 by , and

Student speakers from anti-divestment groups like Students Supporting Israel, along with pro-divestment groups like SJP, urged their supporters and members to speak at the meeting. 
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A.S. Senate To Discuss Divestment Resolution Tonight

May 26, 2021 by

Groups against divestment, such as Students Supporting Israel, and groups for divestment, like Students for Justice in Palestine, have urged members and supporters to speak at the Senate’s public fo...
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72nd Associated Students Senate and Executives Sworn In

May 24, 2021 by

Bee Schaefer, Internal Vice President, swore in the 72nd senate cohort and opened their first meeting, which began at 9:30 p.m. 
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A.S. Senate Vegetarian Bill Delayed After Critique and Controversy

May 22, 2021 by

The bill, authored by Senator Taylor Tait, was proposed as a way to promote sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint among students.
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A.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Bill To Reform Honorarium for Senators and BCUs

May 14, 2021 by

The bill will make Associated Students spaces more accessible to low-income, first generation and marginalized students, according to the bill’s author, Senator Esme Quintero-Cubillan.
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Term in Review: EVPLA Yasamin Salari

May 10, 2021 by

Salari said that some of her proudest moments during the term have been related to her office’s COVID-19 response.
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Term in Review: S.A.G. Sarah Danielzadeh

May 10, 2021 by

Danielzadeh noted that, ultimately, the role requires a great deal of empathy on behalf of other students and that it is one of the most important traits to have when holding the position.
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Term in Review: EVPSA Alia Sky

May 10, 2021 by

Despite remote hurdles and a difficult transition into office, Sky believes she was able to accomplish the pursuits she held while running for the position.
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Terms in Review: IVPs Tianna White and Catherine Flaherty

May 10, 2021 by

Given the unique challenges that White faced as IVP, she played the role with an adaptable nature that was necessary for a virtual school year, one in which she jumped from IVP to president and back.
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