Wynne Bendell

January 23, 2026

A.S. Bike Committee secures funding for ILP bike path

By Wynne Bendell

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.

January 21, 2026

UCSB fraternity, local organization hosts MLK walk

By Wynne Bendell

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

January 21, 2026

Senate condemns Deltopia noise ordinance, discusses ILP bike path

By Wynne Bendell

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.

January 21, 2026

Student Affairs petitions for ‘Save Student Services’ fee initiative

By Wynne Bendell

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.

January 15, 2026

Student Fee Choice initiative aims to make A.S. fees optional

By Wynne Bendell

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. 

January 15, 2026

A.S. IVP mid-year check-in

By Wynne Bendell

A.S. IVP Enri Lala spent his fall quarter advocating for bike path construction, lagoon safety and managing the Senate. 

January 14, 2026

Senate modernizes payment system, appoints new attorney general

By Wynne Bendell

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

December 8, 2025

Senate appoints new senator

By Wynne Bendell

The 76th Associated Students Senate appointed a new senator and approved funding for student projects and resources at its Dec. 3 meeting. 

December 5, 2025

A.S. hosts first quarterly ‘State of the Association’

By Wynne Bendell

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

December 4, 2025

Senate discusses fee increase proposal

By Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell

The Associated Students 76th Senate met with campus and community representatives and discussed a potential increase in student fees at its Nov. 19 meeting.

December 2, 2025

UC Regents recap: Regents vote to increase tuition, approve funding for UCSB housing

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell, Iris Guo

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.

November 19, 2025

Senate proposes AI policy, urges UC President to meet with student leaders

By Wynne Bendell

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.

November 17, 2025

Students take action against history of sexual violence near lagoon

By Wynne Bendell

Several university entities have weighed in on safety concerns near the Campus Lagoon in response to a recent sexual assault in that area on Oct. 19.

November 12, 2025

A.S. president proposes projects to combat food insecurity, Senate grants funding

By Wynne Bendell

The 76th Associated Students Senate allocated $25,000 to fund projects that aim to address student food insecurity at its Nov. 5 meeting. 

November 7, 2025

805 UndocuFund supports immigrant communities facing crises

By Wynne Bendell, Iris Guo

805 UndocuFund is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting undocumented communities in the 805 area code.

November 5, 2025

Senate passes $20,000 in funding toward Library Late Night Study, proposes S.N.A.P. alternatives

By Wynne Bendell

The A.S. Senate passed funding to partially reinstate the Library’s Late Night Study hours and discussed additional programs for students losing SNAP benefits.