Student Gov

April 17, 2019

Isla Vista Party Will Not Run Internal Vice President Candidate

By Evelyn Spence

Yash Nagpal, the party’s initial candidate, had dropped from the slate sometime during Week 1 of Spring Quarter 2019.

April 16, 2019

Ask Me Anything: Questions About A.S. Student Gov. Elections

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus recognizes that these elections can be confusing for students who aren't closely involved in these spaces, and believes that every student should be an informed voter.

April 16, 2019

Recap: Off-Campus Senators Candidate Forum

By Evelyn Spence

Due to the large quantity of off-campus senatorial candidates, the forums were split into three different times on Monday.

April 15, 2019

Recap: S.A.G. Candidate Speaks To Qualifications, Poll Project During Forum

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

Nguyen emphasized his understanding of the boundaries between confidentiality and transparency.

April 8, 2019

SJP Introduces Feedback Survey for Divestment Resolution

By Simren Verma, Sanya Kamidi

Kupsh added that there is a “pretty big chance” the resolution will be introduced at this Wednesday’s Senate meeting, but declined to confirm an exact date.

April 7, 2019

A.S. Senate Condemns Anti-Semitism in Response to Anti-Semitic Fliers

By Victoria Gurrola

According to the statement, fliers containing anti-Semitic hate speech were found around the homes on the 65 and 66 blocks of Del Playa Drive on early March 31.

March 7, 2019

Eric Moon Sworn in as New A.S. On-Campus Senator, Replaces Salari

By Simren Verma

Even though Moon had not been elected during Spring Quarter 2018, he still focused his attention toward advocating for UCSB students this past year.

March 4, 2019

S.A.G. Martinez Found in Violation of Legal Code by A.G. Safadi

By Sanya Kamidi

Martinez maintained that she did not believe she violated Legal Code.

March 3, 2019

A.S. Senate Passes Resolution Calling for Disarmament of Campus Police

By Simren Verma

The resolution was authored by Senators Uribe and Palmerin.

February 26, 2019

Breaking: Judicial Council Unanimously Votes To Remove A.S. Senator Salari

By Evelyn Spence

It is unknown at this time if or when Salari’s seat will be filled.

February 21, 2019

Judicial Council Hears Salari Trial

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

Salari said she based her decision to live off campus on her financial aid reward.

February 21, 2019

A.S. Senate Tables Bill To Clarify Consequences for Elected Officials Who Do Not Meet Eligibility Requirements

By Max Abrams

The resolution will reappear at next Wednesday’s senate meeting.

February 20, 2019

Four A.S. Executives Over Last 5 Years Were Not Enrolled in School, in Possible Violation of Legal Code

By Sanya Kamidi, Evelyn Spence

Martinez withdrew from Fall Quarter 2018, Hsu canceled her Spring Quarter 2018, Villarreal dropped below half-time during Winter Quarter 2016 and Singh canceled his Winter Quarter 2015.

February 14, 2019

A.S. President Kopel’s Long-Term Project Moves From Concept to Reality

By Evelyn Spence

One of the A.S. President’s long-term projects has come to reality with the introduction of the continuing projects coordinator position at Wednesday night’s Senate meeting.