Simren Verma

March 7, 2019

Eric Moon Sworn in as New A.S. On-Campus Senator, Replaces Salari

By Simren Verma

Even though Moon had not been elected during Spring Quarter 2018, he still focused his attention toward advocating for UCSB students this past year.

March 3, 2019

A.S. Senate Passes Resolution Calling for Disarmament of Campus Police

By Simren Verma

The resolution was authored by Senators Uribe and Palmerin.

February 21, 2019

SASA Works With UCSB Admin., Makes Progress on Updated List of Asks

By Simren Verma

SASA has made progress with its list of Asks regarding sexual assault and sexual harassment on campus.

February 7, 2019

Only Half of EVSPA Special Election Threshold Reached With 1 Day Left of Voting

By Simren Verma

With less than a day left of voting, only half of the EVPSA Winter special election voting threshold has been reached.

February 7, 2019

A.S. Senators Fail To Adhere to Transparency Resolution Passed Weeks Ago

By Sanya Kamidi, Simren Verma

Several A.S. senators did not create their public Facebook pages by the end of week two deadline, Jan. 19.

January 31, 2019

2.2 Percent of Student Body Has Voted in EVPSA Special Election

By Simren Verma

This is A.S.’s third attempt to elect an EVPSA since Spring Quarter 2017.

January 24, 2019

Ng Is Sole Candidate Remaining in EVPSA Special Election

By Simren Verma

In a third attempt to elect an EVPSA, Rachel Ng is the sole remaining candidate running to fill the vacant position.

January 17, 2019

Unfinished Business: I.V., State, and National Leaders Praise New California Gun Control Laws But Hope For More

By Simren Verma, Max Abrams

UCSB’s past experience with gun violence oftentimes compels many local leaders and students to be more vocal about their opinions on the issue of gun control.

January 13, 2019

Congressman Carbajal Requests Own Pay Be Withheld During Government Shutdown

By Simren Verma

The government has now been shut down for 23 days, the longest government shutdown in United States history

January 10, 2019

Gov. Brown Appoints New UC Regent, Sparks Concern About Diversity of Board

By Simren Verma

Former California Governor Jerry Brown appointed a new University of California Regent on Jan. 4 as one of his last acts as governor.

December 5, 2018

State Senator Reintroduces Bill to Ensure Medication Abortion Access at Public Universities

By Simren Verma

SB 24 will be considered in Senate policy committees later this spring.

November 29, 2018

Associated Students’ New BCU: Public and Mental Health Commission

By Simren Verma

Sami Kaayal plans to be one of the co-chairs alongside Bongi Makatini.

November 29, 2018

Camp Fire Leaves UCSB Student’s Hometown Destroyed

By Sanya Kamidi, Simren Verma

The Butson family describes their experience with the devastating Camp Fire.

November 15, 2018

A.S. Senate Rejects Winter Quarter EVPSA Special Election, UCSB Remains Without EVPSA

By Simren Verma

The Fall Quarter 2018 special election was unable to meet the 16 percent threshold.

November 8, 2018

UCSB Graduate Rep. Resigns from Title IX Student Advisory Board

By Simren Verma, Sanya Kamidi

UCSB now has no representation on the board.

October 18, 2018

SASA Releases List of Asks, Plans to Approach UCSB Administration

By Simren Verma

The organization plans to take this list of Asks to UCSB administration within Fall Quarter 2018.