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May 23, 2019

Q&A With Gun Control Activist David Hogg

By Katherine Swartz

March for Our Lives Co-founder David Hogg sat down with the Daily Nexus to discuss his work this past year and what comes next for him.

May 23, 2019

More than a Year After Parkland, David Hogg Urges UCSB Students To Continue Fight for Gun Control

By Katherine Swartz

Hogg’s speech centered on his background as an activist in the national conversation around gun violence.

May 22, 2019

“Gray Area” Of Eligibility Portion of A.S. Legal Code to Remain Unaddressed

By Sanya Kamidi

Faults in the eligibility portion of Legal Code were highlighted twice during this Senate’s term.

May 21, 2019

Queer & Trans People of Color Conference Welcomes More Than 200 Attendees

By Ashley Rusch, Amira Garewal

The conference was largely organized by a group of six students in Queer Commission.

May 21, 2019

RHA Elections: A Look at the 2019-2020 Executives

By Ashley Rusch, Sean Crommelin

The five RHA executive board members – Laila Voss, Ashley Davis, Bee Schaefar, Angela Friedman and Megan Foster – will take office in fall 2019.

May 21, 2019

Second Version of “Abortion Pill” Bill Passes Through California State Senate

By Evelyn Spence

SB 24 is the second version of the "abortion pill" bill to go through California legislature.

May 18, 2019

Regents Vote To Increase Nonresident Tuition By $762

By Hayley Tice

The increase will provide $26 million in revenue to the UC system.

May 17, 2019

Police Collaborative Board Breaks Ground With First Meeting

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

The board would be an outlet for community members to develop an interactive relationship with law enforcement officers to address safety concerns.

May 16, 2019

In Photos | AFSCME Strikes For Fifth Time In A Year

By Daily Nexus Photography

The union went on strike after alleging the UC has been responsible for “years of scandal."

May 16, 2019

Term in Review: EVPLA Jeike Meijer

By Max Abrams

Meijer’s term was highlighted by a common theme of community outreach and safety, evident by substantial progress in both areas through multiple projects.

May 16, 2019

Term in Review: Internal Vice President Steven Ho

By Katherine Swartz

Soon to be former A.S. IVP Steven Ho’s term was defined by strict party lines in the Senate and his ability, and inability at times, to keep a divided room in order.

May 16, 2019

Term in Review: Student Advocate General Grecia Martinez

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

Grecia Martinez overhauled many aspects of the OSA and made a lasting effect on the office, despite a lack of transparency at times in her term.

May 16, 2019

Term in Review: A.S. President Brooke Kopel

By Evelyn Spence

Brooke Kopel's advocacy for all students, combined with her work on other projects on campus, saw her fulfill lofty goals.

May 13, 2019

Contrary to A.S. Elections Night Results, Elections Board Says New SIRRC Fee Did Not Pass

By Simren Verma

Elections Board noticed a “discrepancy” between the A.S. Constitution and the Elections Code following elections night.  

May 13, 2019

Sunrise Movement Holds Green New Deal Town Hall at Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

By Sean Crommelin

The Sunrise Movement SB held a town hall on April 23 to advocate for the Green New Deal and answer questions from the public.

May 9, 2019

AFSCME Announces Strike Over Outsourcing, Unfair Labor Practices

By Max Abrams

AFSCME 3299 announced that it is preparing for a single-day unfair labor practice strike on May 16.