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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

A.S. S.A.G. mid-year check-in

By Iris Guo

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 Bivins worked in th...

January 15, 2026

A.S. EVPLA mid-year check-in

By Jack Dindia

EVPLA E.J. Raad has spent his fall quarter advocating against the proposed Deltopia noise ordinance and finishing the Rate My Landlord website.

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 15, 2026

A.S. President mid-year check-in

By Michelle Cisneros

Associated Students President Le Anh Metzger focused on outreach and hosting community events during fall quarter.

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.

January 9, 2026

Associated Students, local organizations to hold “Protect Your Peers” week

By Michelle Cisneros

Several events surrounding immigrant rights and community advocacy will be held at UC Santa Barbara next week.

December 9, 2025

UCSB student’s family to continue investigating death

By Michelle Cisneros

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

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 3, 2025

UCSB UAW 4811 rallies ahead of contract bargaining

By Michelle Cisneros

Workers across the UC rallied on Nov. 20 ahead of upcoming contract negotiations. At UC Santa Barbara, roughly 60 workers rallied at the Arbor walkway. 

November 24, 2025

UCSB to host British Paralympians in 2028

By Levi Kauffman

Representatives of the British Paralympic Association and UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Dennis Assanis officially signed a partnership agreement at a Nov. 21 conference. The University will host the British Paralympic team...

November 20, 2025

UC faculty resists discontinuation of diversity hiring initiative

By Jack Dindia

The University of California considered discontinuing a competitive fellowship that encourages diverse Ph.D. holders to pursue academic careers.

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.