Student Gov

October 28, 2026

Senate endorses Measure E2026 on I.V. ballot

By Elijah Obando

The Associated Students 77th Senate passed a resolution endorsing Measure E2026 — a utility tax increase on Isla Vista residents — at its Oct. 21 meeting.

October 21, 2026

Senate hears update on lagoon lights and cameras, tax on I.V. ballot

By Elijah Obando

UCSB representatives presented the lagoon lighting and camera path project design proposal to the 77th A.S. Senate at its Oct. 14 meeting.

October 14, 2026

Senate establishes permanent student safety committee, discusses funding concerns

By Elijah Obando

A.S. Senate established a permanent student safety committee under the Office of the President at its Oct. 7 meeting.

October 7, 2026

Senate introduces bill to establish permanent student safety committee

By Elijah Obando

The 77th A.S. Senate introduced a bill that would establish a permanent student safety committee under the Office of the President at its Sept. 30 meeting.

October 2, 2026

A.S. S.A.G. Suyan Wang summer update

By Iris Guo

A.S. S.A.G. Suyan Wang spoke with the Nexus regarding the work she completed in preparation for the academic year, including a major website update.

October 1, 2026

A.S. IVP Victoria Ly summer update

By Elijah Obando

A.S. 2026-27 IVP has been streamlining internal senate communication systems and developing plans to connect A.S. with the larger student body.

October 1, 2026

A.S. President E.J. Raad summer update

By Wynne Bendell

This summer, A.S. President E.J. Raad prepared for the academic year in which he hopes to expand basic needs, reinstate 24/7 library hours and more.

October 1, 2026

A.S. EVPSA Jasmine Hsieh summer update

By Julia Sanabria

Throughout the summer, the 2026-27 Associated Students External Vice President for Statewide Affairs Jasmine Hsieh has been preparing for the upcoming academic year.

October 1, 2026

A.S. EVPLA Noah Luken summer update

By Levi Kauffman

This summer, A.S. 2026-27 EVPLA Noah Luken was appointed to the IVCSD Board of Directors and developed a survey to analyze living conditions in Isla Vista.

September 30, 2026

A.S. Senate condemns Flock cameras in the greater UCSB area

By Elijah Obando

The 77th A.S. Senate passed a resolution condemning the use of Flock Safety cameras in and around UC Santa Barbara, during its Sept. 23 meeting.

August 21, 2026

A.S. Executive appointed to IVCSD Board of Directors

By Levi Kauffman

The A.S. External Vice President for Local Affairs was appointed to the Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors at its Aug. 11 meeting.

August 12, 2026

Senate condemns sexual assault in light of recent reports

By Elijah Obando

In response to recent reports of sexual violence on campus, the Associated Students Senate passed a resolution voicing support for sexual assault survivors.

July 8, 2026

Senate debate over proposed staff advisory position, former senators voice concerns

By Elijah Obando

Senate approved the addition of a new Associated Students staff advisory position, which will oversee marginalized student Boards, Committees and Units.

May 29, 2026

A.S. swears in new executives at quarterly state of association

By Lola Hadley

A.S. welcomed the incoming executives for the 2026-27 academic year during the quarterly State of the Association, student organizations gave quarterly reports.

May 27, 2026

Senate finalizes term, swears in new cohort

By Wynne Bendell

76th A.S. Senate adopted its final pieces of legislation at its last meeting, followed by the swearing in of the 77th cohort of executives and senators.