Senate formally condemns antisemitism, proposes constitutional amendments

February 4, 2026 by , and

A.S. Senate formally condemned antisemitism, proposed constitutional amendments to its legal code and received a report on association spending. 
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Community members, stakeholders demand I.C.E. out of the 805

February 4, 2026 by

Local elected officials, non-profit organizations, faith leaders and students united at the Santa Barbara Courthouse to demand that I.C.E. leave the 805 area. 
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Senate announces support for Gaucho Bucks integration, adopts AI policy

January 28, 2026 by

Senate formally announced support for the integration of Gaucho Bucks into student meal plans, adopted an Artificial Intelligence policy.
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A.S. Bike Committee secures funding for ILP bike path

January 23, 2026 by

A.S. Bike Committee secured approximately $1.4 million for the construction of a bike path between the ILP and Library, with a tentative opening of Fall 2026.
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UCSB fraternity, local organization hosts MLK walk

January 21, 2026 by

Fraternity and local organization hosted a MLK Jr. Day walk on Jan. 15 to honor the civil rights leader and his wife, activist Coretta Scott King. Several
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Senate condemns Deltopia noise ordinance, discusses ILP bike path

January 21, 2026 by

A.S. Senate formally condemned the county’s passing of the Deltopia noise ordinance and discussed the attainment of funding for the ILP bike path.
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Student Affairs petitions for ‘Save Student Services’ fee initiative

January 21, 2026 by

Student Affairs is petitioning for the “Save Student Services” fee. Students will vote to individually adjust 18 fees for inflation, as funding is at risk.
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Student Fee Choice initiative aims to make A.S. fees optional

January 15, 2026 by

Student Fee Choice initiative aims to make the annual A.S. fee optional. Due to legal code, the initiative will not have a tangible impact on student fees. 
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A.S. IVP mid-year check-in

January 15, 2026 by

A.S. IVP Enri Lala spent his fall quarter advocating for bike path construction, lagoon safety and managing the Senate. 
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Senate modernizes payment system, appoints new attorney general

January 14, 2026 by

Senate modernized its payment system and appointed a new attorney general at its first meeting of winter quarter.
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Senate appoints new senator

December 8, 2025 by

The 76th Associated Students Senate appointed a new senator and approved funding for student projects and resources at its Dec. 3 meeting. 
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A.S. hosts first quarterly ‘State of the Association’

December 5, 2025 by

A.S held its first quarterly ‘State of the Association’ meeting. Representatives from A.S. entities delivered quarterly reports on budget and ongoing projects. 
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Senate discusses fee increase proposal

December 4, 2025 by and

The Associated Students 76th Senate met with campus and community representatives and discussed a potential increase in student fees at its Nov. 19 meeting.
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UC Regents recap: Regents vote to increase tuition, approve funding for UCSB housing

December 2, 2025 by , , and

The UC Regents voted to increase tuition costs based on inflation and approved funding for UCSB's East Campus Housing during its Nov. 18-20 meeting.
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Senate proposes AI policy, urges UC President to meet with student leaders

November 19, 2025 by

Senate proposed a resolution that would allow AI usage within the association with restrictions and urges UC President James Milliken to reinstate meetings with undergraduate student leaders.
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