Student Gov

A.S. President discusses MCC signage, her presidency in light of campus climate

May 2, 2024 by Sindhu Ananthavel and Asumi Shuda

Tessa Veksler spoke with the Nexus regarding the university’s response to the MultiCultural Center (MCC) and events that followed.
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A.S. Elections conclude with 22.26% voter turnout

May 2, 2024 by Sindhu Ananthavel, Asumi Shuda, Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Alex Levin and Lizzy Rager

The 2024 UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Spring General Election concluded on April 26, with the Associated Students Elections Board releasing live results in person in the University Center Hub.
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Recall petition garners 844 signatures, A.S. Senate votes no on holding recall election for A.S. President

April 17, 2024 by Anushka Ghosh Dastidar and Alex Levin

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Senate voted against holding a special recall election for Associated Students President Tessa Veksler following hours of discussion at the Senate’s April 10...
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Petition to recall A.S. President Tessa Veksler released

March 23, 2024 by Sindhu Ananthavel

The petition requires 10% of the previous year’s election voters to sign to be presented to the A.S. Senate for ratification
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A.S. members allege Senate pro-tempores of misconduct and harassment

March 14, 2024 by Sindhu Ananthavel

A statement alleged behavior violating the UCSB Student Code of Conduct, including harassment, intimidation and suppression of the voices of Senators and Associated Students (A.S.) members
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EVPLA hosts Halloween town hall, discusses public safety in I.V.

October 20, 2023 by Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The External Vice President for Local Affairs held a Halloween town hall meeting on Oct. 17 with community safety leaders to answer questions and share opinions on public safety in Isla Vista. The mee...
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Term in Review: A.S. President Gurleen Pabla

May 11, 2023 by Holly Rusch

To her successor, incoming president and third-year political science major Tessa Veksler, Pabla advised connecting directly and honestly with the student body.
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Term in Review: S.A.G. Kristen Wu

May 11, 2023 by Alex Levin

The Office of the Student Advocate General (S.A.G.) provides peer-to-peer support for and advocates on the behalf of UCSB students.
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Term in Review: EVPSA Marvia Cunanan

May 11, 2023 by Mark Alfred

Cunanan prioritized championing the needs of students with disabilities through her state and local lobbying work as External Vice President for Statewide Affairs.
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A.S. Senate places hold on upwards of $1 million in student health funding amidst controversy over demolition

April 27, 2023 by Holly Rusch

The Student Health Services building, currently located on Ocean Road, will be demolished at an unspecified point in the future to accommodate new faculty housing.
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Student Advocate General: No endorsement

April 20, 2023 by Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The needs of the UCSB student community are individually unique, and Lee did not understand this diversity of student concerns nor demonstrated desire to learn.
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Vero Caveroegusquiza for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs

April 20, 2023 by Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus believes Caveroegusquiza’s solid campaign goals and expansive advocacy work as a leader both inside and outside the EVPSA office, will set her up for a strong tenure as the next EVPSA.
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Jack Stein for A.S. President

April 20, 2023 by Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Of the three presidential candidates, Stein has the most complete combination of understanding what students desire and knowing how to make those needs a reality.
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