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Term in Review: A.S. S.A.G. Alvin Wang

Associated Students Student Advocate General Alvin Wang reflected on his term for the 2024-25 school year, highlighting basic needs initiatives he spearheaded and casework.
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Judicial Council rejects appeal on disqualification of A.S. presidential candidate

Former Associated Students presidential candidate and Senator Daniyal “Dan” Siddiqui’s request to have his counts appealed was denied by the Judicial Council on May 15.
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A.S. election concludes with lowest voter turnout in a decade following three weeks of delay

Following three weeks of delay to election results, the 2025 Associated Students Spring General Election concluded with a 20.42% voter turnout.
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Missing UCSB student found dead in Big Bear Lake

Third-year sociology major Tanner Prentiss was found at 10:23 a.m after an extensive search by deputies and the Sheriff’s Dive Team
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SRJ ‘bridges the gap’ on women’s reproductive health

Students for Reproductive Justice highlighted women’s reproductive health, the gender gap and racial inequalities within the health care system.
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LIVE: A.S. Spring General Election Results 2025

The Nexus will update this page with live results from the Associated Students Election, which will be released in person at the ILP.
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Students voice concerns over freshman parking pass restrictions

After Transportation and Parking Services updated its policies to prohibit on-campus parking passes for first-years, several students cited their need for the permits.
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Judicial Council disqualifies A.S. presidential candidate, two other cases adjudicated

Judicial Council cases concerning Associated Students senators and one executive regarding the Spring General Election have resulted in a presidential candidate's disqualification.
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A.S. election extended for third time after falling short of voter threshold

Voting for the Associated Students Spring General Elections has been extended for the third time due to voter turnout falling short of the necessary 20% to ratify the election.
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A.S. election extended, insufficient voter turnout

Voting has been extended by three days for the Associated Students Spring General Election. Currently voter turnout is at 13.2%, falling short of the 20% necessary for ratification.
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Local unions strike, show solidarity for May Day

Two unions representing service workers, health care employees and other University of California employees went on a systemwide strike on May 1.
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Voting open May 5-9 for A.S. election following two weeks of delay

After a two-week postponement, the Associated Students spring quarter general election resumed, with voting open from May 5-9.
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Parking permits prohibited for first-year students next academic year

UC Santa Barbara Transportation and Parking Services updated their parking policy prohibiting first-years from applying for on-campus parking permits.
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James B. Milliken appointed as 22nd UC president, succeeding Michael V. Drake

James B. Milliken, chancellor of the University of Texas system, will serve as the next University of California President beginning August 1, 2025.
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Family of UCSB balcony fall victim seeks answers from community regarding her death

The family of Liz Hamel held a press conference requesting assistance of community members in obtaining information of the incident that resulted in her death.
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