Community, creativity, hopes for the future: Bands speak on the I.V. music scene

May 30, 2024 by and

For local bands, Isla Vista’s expansive, unparalleled music scene is integral to the college town’s culture. 
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A.S. Judicial Council lifts injunction on budget deliberations, determines that A.S. President’s budget recommendation violates legal code

May 16, 2024 by

President Tessa Veksler’s recommendation to reallocate the Associated Students Program Board rollover funds to the Finance and Business Committee violates legal code, the Associated Students Judicia...
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Term in Review: IVP Sohum Kalia

May 16, 2024 by

Internal Vice President Sohum Kalia reflected on his term, outlining successes of his internal approach, while acknowledging shortcomings of his leadership over a divisive year in the association.
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A.S. Judicial Council files injunction on budget deliberations after A.S. president allegedly violates legal code

May 2, 2024 by

The Associated Students Judicial Council filed an injunction placing a hold on the Association’s 2024 budget deliberations, the council announced in an April 29 email. This decision follows Associat...
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A.S. Senate discusses resolution to condemn IDF and Israeli government

May 1, 2024 by

The Associated Students (A.S.) Senate did not vote on the resolution, motioning to table it for one week. The Senate will discuss the resolution again at its May 1 meeting.
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A.S. Elections Board announces 2024 election ballot

April 18, 2024 by

The Associated Students Elections Board announced its candidate slate on April 15 one week ahead of the 2024 Spring Quarter General Election. UC Santa Barbara students can cast their ballots starting ...
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UCOP announces financial aid alternative for students unable to complete FAFSA

April 12, 2024 by

The University of California Office of the President introduced the California Dream Act Application in an April 9 statement —  an alternative financial aid application option for California studen...
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Senators object to IVP chairing Senate meeting, demand for IVP’s resignation

March 7, 2024 by

UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Off-Campus Senator and second president pro tempore Amelia Rowe objected to Internal Vice President Sohum Kalia’s chairship by raising a point of order at the As...
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Jewish students, A.S. President express grievances about MCC signage, campus antisemitism at A.S. Senate public forum

March 3, 2024 by and

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.
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A.S. denies winter quarter funding for campus a cappella groups

February 23, 2024 by

The Associated Students Finance and Business Committee denied funding requests from several UC Santa Barbara a cappella groups for Winter Quarter 2024. The chair cited having insufficient funds. The A...
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A.S. Senate passes Candidate Endorsement Act, indefinitely tables bill to fund I.V. bands

February 23, 2024 by

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Senate unanimously passed the Candidate Endorsement Act, amending legal code to allow candidates in Associated Students elections to endorse one another, at it...
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SBCC student arrested in I.V. for robbery, assault

February 16, 2024 by

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Santa Barbara City College student on Sunday, Feb. 11, at 2:40 a.m. for robbery, conspiracy and assault causing great bodily injury. The perpetra...
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Amendments to outdoor festival, social host ordinances to go into effect Feb. 10

February 8, 2024 by

New modifications to Santa Barbara County ordinances will go into effect on Feb. 10, adding and clarifying limitations to social gatherings in Isla Vista. The Outdoor Festivals and Social Host/Nuisanc...
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IVCSD launches Open Groove nights, opens community center as rehearsal space for I.V. performers

February 3, 2024 by

The Isla Vista Community Services District hosted its inaugural “Open Groove” on Jan. 30, inviting local bands, DJs and performers to use the Isla Vista Community Center as a free rehearsal space....
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Highlights of Regents’ January 2024 meeting

February 1, 2024 by , , , and

The UC Regents convened from Jan. 23 to 25 at UC San Francisco to discuss agenda items concerning the UC community including usage of university websites, seismic safety and accommodations for student...
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