Student Gov

Senate discusses campus housing updates, bike enforcement plans

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard updates on university housing developments and UC Police Department bike enforcement plans at its Oct. 22 meeting. 
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UCPD proposes temporary barricade to deter off-path biking

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard from UC Police Department Interim Chief of Police Matthew Bly regarding bike enforcement updates on Oct. 15.
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UCPD says bike safety initiatives aim to be ‘education efforts versus enforcement’

The Associated Students Senate heard from UC Police Department Interim Chief of Police in response to increasing concern over the new bike enforcement program.
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Senate hears from BCU over mismanaged project, passes new legislation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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