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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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Senate discusses fee increase proposal

December 4, 2025 by and

The Associated Students 76th Senate met with campus and community representatives and discussed a potential increase in student fees at its Nov. 19 meeting.
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Senate proposes AI policy, urges UC President to meet with student leaders

November 19, 2025 by

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.
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A.S. president proposes projects to combat food insecurity, Senate grants funding

November 12, 2025 by

The 76th Associated Students Senate allocated $25,000 to fund projects that aim to address student food insecurity at its Nov. 5 meeting. 
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Senate passes $20,000 in funding toward Library Late Night Study, proposes S.N.A.P. alternatives

November 5, 2025 by

The A.S. Senate passed funding to partially reinstate the Library’s Late Night Study hours and discussed additional programs for students losing SNAP benefits. 
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Senate discusses campus housing updates, bike enforcement plans

October 29, 2025 by and

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard updates on university housing developments and UC Police Department bike enforcement plans at its Oct. 22 meeting. 
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UCPD proposes temporary barricade to deter off-path biking

October 22, 2025 by

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard from UC Police Department Interim Chief of Police Matthew Bly regarding bike enforcement updates on Oct. 15.
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UCPD says bike safety initiatives aim to be ‘education efforts versus enforcement’

October 15, 2025 by

The Associated Students Senate heard from UC Police Department Interim Chief of Police in response to increasing concern over the new bike enforcement program.
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Senate hears from BCU over mismanaged project, passes new legislation

October 8, 2025 by and

The 76th Associated Students Senate held a meeting on Oct. 1, during which they heard from a concerned organization over a mismanaged project.
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A.S. EVPSA summer update

October 2, 2025 by

The 2025-26 Associated Students External Vice President for Statewide Affairs Leiya Kadah prepared for the year by learning the intricacies of her position.
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A.S. EVPLA Summer Update

October 2, 2025 by

Throughout the summer, Associated Students’ 2025-26 External Vice President of Local Affairs E.J. Raad prepared for the upcoming academic year.
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Senate discusses I.V. Arts funding, propose changes to legal code

July 16, 2025 by

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard from Isla Vista Arts members requesting funding amid federal budget cuts, and Senate leadership presented new projects in first summer meeting.
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UC president bans student governments from boycotting Israel

July 8, 2025 by

Outgoing University of California President Michael V. Drake announced in a letter to chancellors that student governments are banned from boycotting companies.
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A.S. resolution passes, stipulating UCSB to recognize Armenian Genocide

June 20, 2025 by

The 75th Senate passed a resolution urging administration to honor Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day and condemn any denial of the Armenian Genocide.
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A.S. Executive and Senate swear in 76th cohort, contention ensues

May 28, 2025 by and

The 76th cohort of Associated Students executives and senators were sworn into office. Tensions began arising for the 75th Senates final reports.
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