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UCSB’s Persian Student Group holds rally for Iran

January 26, 2026 by

The UC Santa Barbara Persian Student Group held a rally for Iran at the Arbor on Jan. 14, and continued demonstrations throughout the week.
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EVPSA mid-year check-in

January 23, 2026 by

EVPSA Leiya Kadah spent her fall quarter advocating for undocumented students and navigated changes under the current federal administration.
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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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Former A.S. president sues UCSB for allegedly failing to respond to antisemitic harassment

January 23, 2026 by

In early December, former UCSB A.S. President Tessa Veksler issued a lawsuit against the University for allegedly failing to adequately address the harassment she faced.
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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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A.S. S.A.G. mid-year check-in

January 15, 2026 by

The 2025-26 Associated Students Student Advocate General spoke with the Daily Nexus regarding her work supporting vulnerable student populations during fall quarter. Fourth-year sociology major Sydney...
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A.S. EVPLA mid-year check-in

January 15, 2026 by

EVPLA E.J. Raad has spent his fall quarter advocating against the proposed Deltopia noise ordinance and finishing the Rate My Landlord website.
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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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A.S. President mid-year check-in

January 15, 2026 by

Associated Students President Le Anh Metzger focused on outreach and hosting community events during fall quarter.
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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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Associated Students, local organizations to hold “Protect Your Peers” week

January 9, 2026 by

Several events surrounding immigrant rights and community advocacy will be held at UC Santa Barbara next week.
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UCSB student’s family to continue investigating death

December 9, 2025 by

The family of UC Santa Barbara student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel will continue to investigate the incident that resulted in her death.
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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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