Student Gov

October 2, 2025

A.S. EVPSA summer update

By Jack Dindia

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

October 2, 2025

A.S. EVPLA Summer Update

By Jack Dindia

Throughout the summer, Associated Students’ 2025-26 External Vice President of Local Affairs E.J. Raad prepared for the upcoming academic year.

July 16, 2025

Senate discusses I.V. Arts funding, propose changes to legal code

By Wynne Bendell

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.

July 8, 2025

UC president bans student governments from boycotting Israel

By Jack Dindia

Outgoing University of California President Michael V. Drake announced in a letter to chancellors that student governments are banned from boycotting companies.

June 20, 2025

A.S. resolution passes, stipulating UCSB to recognize Armenian Genocide

By Iris Guo

The 75th Senate passed a resolution urging administration to honor Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day and condemn any denial of the Armenian Genocide.

May 28, 2025

A.S. Executive and Senate swear in 76th cohort, contention ensues

By Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell

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

May 22, 2025

Term in Review: A.S. President Nayali Broadway

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The 2024-25 A.S. President, Nayali Broadway, reflected on her past year in the office, particularly highlighting special projects.

May 22, 2025

Term in Review: A.S. IVP Açúcar Pinto

By Lizzy Rager

2024-25 A.S. IVP Açúcar Pinto reflected on several projects accomplished over the academic year, amid roadblocks from administration.

May 22, 2025

Term in Review: A.S. EVPLA Owen Meyers

By Jack Dindia

EVPLA Owen Meyers completed his term for the 2024-2025 academic year, which focused on public interest and expanding UCIV and the Pardall Center.

May 22, 2025

Term in Review: A.S. EVPSA Monica Mekhlouf

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

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

May 22, 2025

Term in Review: A.S. S.A.G. Alvin Wang

By Michelle Cisneros

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.

May 21, 2025

Senate meeting cancelled due to insufficient quorum

By Jack Dindia

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. 

May 21, 2025

A.S. election concludes with lowest voter turnout in a decade following three weeks of delay

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Lizzy Rager, Jack Dindia, Michelle Cisneros

Following three weeks of delay to election results, the 2025 Associated Students Spring General Election concluded with a 20.42% voter turnout.

May 13, 2025

A.S. election extended for third time after falling short of voter threshold

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

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.

May 7, 2025

Voting open May 5-9 for A.S. election following two weeks of delay

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

After a two-week postponement, the Associated Students spring quarter general election resumed, with voting open from May 5-9.

April 29, 2025

A.S. election ballot undecided, elections interference case adjudicated

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The IVP and legislative branch of A.S. were found to have engaged in interference with the spring quarter general election on April 29, per an A.S. Judicial Council ruling.