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February 6, 2014

A.S. Senate Discusses Energy; Debates I.V. Center, Logo

By David Jackson

During last night’s Associated Students Senate meeting, Third District Supervisor Doreen Farr gave a presentation to students, senators discussed ongoing projects such as the Pardall Center and Chilla Vista, and Ansel ...

February 6, 2014

New A.S. Logo is a No-Go: A.S. President Rejects Design

By Tiana Miller-Leonard

Associated Students President Jonathan Abboud vetoed an official A.S. logo passed by the A.S. Senate last week, claiming that the process of establishing the logo was not “inclusive” enough of the student body.

February 3, 2014

A.S. Debates Possible Internal Restructuring

By Tiana Miller-Leonard

Leaders of various campus groups under Associated Students convened with A.S. executive officers at a forum called “BC4” on Friday to discuss upcoming projects within Associated Students, particularly a controversial...

January 31, 2014

Recent Food Bill Dominates A.S. Senate Public Forum

By Tiana Miller-Leonard

During Wednesday night’s Associated Students Senate meeting, students came to public forum to voice opposition against a bill that would restrict food budgets, while senators unanimously passed an update to the A.S. el...

January 30, 2014

A.S. Groups Protest New Food Budget Bill

By Staff Report

During the public forum portion of last night’s Associated Students Senate meeting, several members of various student government organizations stood in opposition to a bill passed last week that would place restrictio...

January 29, 2014

Ballin’ Workshop Teaches Students Budgeting Basics

By Michael Coronado

“Ballin’ on a Budget,” a workshop which took place last night in the Student Resource Building, tutored students in “financial basics,” such as creating and managing a budget and applying for a credit card.

January 23, 2014

A.S. Senate Focuses on Budgets, Deltopia, Other Projects

By David Jackson

Associated Students Senate met Wednesday night to review California’s state budget, discuss upcoming events for the quarter, such as Deltopia and examine food budgets for different campus Boards, Committees and Commiss...

January 21, 2014

AS Legislation Seeks to Reassign Responsibilities

By Leon Freyermuth

Legislation is in the works to restructure Associated Students and its governing bodies, with plans to create special committees in A.S. Senate that will be responsible for certain A.S. Boards, Committees and Commissions...

January 17, 2014

A.S. Senate Calls For Sexual Assault Policy Reform

By David Jackson

Associated Students Senate unanimously passed a resolution calling on the university to reform certain aspects of its sexual assault policy and discussed the status of the association’s Pardall Road space during last W...

November 22, 2013

Protesters Express Outrage Over Napolitano’s Exclusive Meeting with UCSB ‘Student Leaders’

By Carissa Quiambao

Chanting mantras like “Undocumented, Unafraid!” and “Hey hey, ho ho, Napolitano’s got to go!”, UCSB students rallied in opposition to the appointment of UC President Janet Napolitano, who will be attending a cl...

November 21, 2013

A.S. Senate Discusses Pardall Center, IGNITE, Bike Safety

By Elliott Wright

Wednesday night’s Associated Students Senate meeting discussed a number of ongoing campus projects and issues, including development of a community center in Isla Vista called the A.S. Pardall Center — a center at 65...

November 20, 2013

Students Attend Conference at UCLA Despite Funding Controversy

By Aditya Tadanki

UCSB students attended a three-day-long “Students of Color Conference” at UCLA, after students planning the trip struggled to attain funding when some student government officials said money was being allocated unfai...

November 15, 2013

A.S. Senators Pass Typhoon Fundraiser, Rush Rest of Meeting

By David Jackson

Wednesday night’s Associated Student Senate meeting lasted nearly six hours and covered including a student debt, a strike by unionized UC workers, a proposal for a new California Master Plan for Higher Education and a...

November 14, 2013

Proposed Fundraising To Aid Philippine Relief Effort

By Chelsea Brandwein

After Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines last week and left roughly 2,300 dead, Associated Students will vote on a resolution to begin a fundraising event that will collect money every day at the Arbor, University Cen...

November 8, 2013

A.S. Senate Discusses Campus Climate, Abboud Proposes UCen Renovation

By David Jackson

Wednesday night’s five-hour Associated Student Senate meeting covered a wide array of issues affecting students, from the proposed University Center renovation project to Halloween, as well as matters of campus climate...

November 1, 2013

A.S. Senate Discusses Projector Installation, New Annex, Community Financial Fund

By Elliott Wright

This Wednesday’s Associated Students Senate meeting focused on several upcoming projects, including a $7,000 projector to be installed near the dorms at San Miguel Stage, the Associated Students Annex in Isla Vista and...