Student Gov

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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Term in Review: A.S. President Nayali Broadway

May 22, 2025 by

The 2024-25 A.S. President, Nayali Broadway, reflected on her past year in the office, particularly highlighting special projects.
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Term in Review: A.S. IVP Açúcar Pinto

May 22, 2025 by

2024-25 A.S. IVP Açúcar Pinto reflected on several projects accomplished over the academic year, amid roadblocks from administration.
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Term in Review: A.S. EVPLA Owen Meyers

May 22, 2025 by

EVPLA Owen Meyers completed his term for the 2024-2025 academic year, which focused on public interest and expanding UCIV and the Pardall Center.
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Term in Review: A.S. EVPSA Monica Mekhlouf

May 22, 2025 by

Monica Mekhlouf, the 2024-25 A.S. EVPSA, looked back on her time in office advocating for student needs and lobbying to University administration.
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Term in Review: A.S. S.A.G. Alvin Wang

May 22, 2025 by

Associated Students Student Advocate General Alvin Wang reflected on his term for the 2024-25 school year, highlighting basic needs initiatives he spearheaded and casework.
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Senate meeting cancelled due to insufficient quorum

May 21, 2025 by

The Associated Students 75th Senate did not hold an official meeting on May 14, due to only 12 out of 24 senators being present at the meeting. 
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A.S. election concludes with lowest voter turnout in a decade following three weeks of delay

May 21, 2025 by , , and

Following three weeks of delay to election results, the 2025 Associated Students Spring General Election concluded with a 20.42% voter turnout.
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A.S. election extended for third time after falling short of voter threshold

May 13, 2025 by

Voting for the Associated Students Spring General Elections has been extended for the third time due to voter turnout falling short of the necessary 20% to ratify the election.
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