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April 25, 2018

Nexus Retracts EVPSA Endorsement

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The editorial board believes it is best to formally retract the endorsement of Mayela Morales for the executive position.

April 24, 2018

Eight A.S. Exec. Candidates Do Not Support UCen Renovation, Which Would Raise Student Fees

By Simren Verma

Eight candidates running for an A.S. executive position denounced the proposed “NewCen” ballot measure, which would raise student fees to fund the University Center renovation.

April 24, 2018

External Vice President for Statewide Affairs Forum: Loudon vs. Morales

By Shomik Mukherjee

The two candidates agreed that combating tuition hikes and food insecurity should be a primary concern for UC Santa Barbara students. Loudon is running with Campus United and Morales with the Isla Vista Party, both of wh...

April 24, 2018

University-Owned Off-Campus Senator Candidates Talk Platforms

By Sanya Kamidi

Candidates running for the position of university-owned off-campus senator in the Associated Students Senate discussed their platforms on Thursday at an open forum in The Hub.

April 24, 2018

A.S. President Forum: Kopel vs. Dumlao

By Evelyn Spence

Candidates for the position of A.S. president took the stage Wednesday to discuss their qualifications.

April 23, 2018

Associated Students Elections 2018

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The official ballot will be available on G.O.L.D.  from April 23 to April 26. Election results will be announced on Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m.

April 22, 2018

On-Campus Senator Candidates Talk Platforms

By Sanya Kamidi

Candidates running for on-campus senator positions on the A.S. Senate took the stage on Thursday in the Hub to present their qualifications.

April 22, 2018

A.S. Internal Vice President Forum: Ho vs. Pimentel

By Sanya Kamidi

Candidates for the position of Associated Students Internal Vice President took the stage Tuesday afternoon to answer questions about their qualifications and goals for the position.

April 22, 2018

Pauley Track Reopens After Over a Year in Construction

By Phillip Snoddy

UC Santa Barbara’s track officially reopened this Wednesday after a 16-month-long closure caused by a lack of funding and subpar infrastructure.

April 22, 2018

Collegiate, Transfer Senator Candidates Talk Platforms

By Sanya Kamidi

Candidates running the collegiate and transfer senator positions gave their platforms at a candidate forum at the Hub on Tuesday.

April 22, 2018

EVPLA Forum: Dycaico vs. Meijer

By Sanya Kamidi

The two candidates running to be next year’s A.S. EVPLA, Sophia Dycaico and Jeike Meijer, delivered their platforms and gave their qualifications on Thursday.

April 20, 2018

Take Back the Night Rallies Against Sexual Assault, Sets Space for Healing

By Katie Wolf

Take Back the Night hosted its annual spring rally Wednesday night to raise awareness for the ongoing issue of sexual assault at UC Santa Barbara and Isla Vista.

April 19, 2018

Off-Campus Senate Candidates Talk Platforms

By Stephany Rubio, Shomik Mukherjee

For the most part, candidates for both Campus United (CU) and the Isla Vista Party (IVP) converged on issues at the official forum, agreeing on topics like safety in I.V., keeping tuition and student fees at a minimum an...

April 19, 2018

Mayela Morales for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Mayela Morales’s platform includes addressing the rising costs of higher education, increasing outreach to students and uplifting groups in the community who may feel they lack representation.

April 19, 2018

Anthony Pimentel for Internal Vice President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

It is crucial for the Associated Students (A.S.) internal vice president (IVP) to be seen as a neutral and non-polarizing figure, as the IVP is responsible for leading a Senate full of students with varying views.

April 19, 2018

Justice Dumlao for Associated Students President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

With experience working with different groups on campus and a firm set of goals for his time as president of the association, Justice Dumlao demonstrates the leadership qualities that could improve A.S. from the top down...