Student Gov

April 13, 2022

Gurleen Pabla for A.S. President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus believes that Pabla will be dedicated to the work of the Office of the President and hopes that she will further develop imaginative and engaging initiatives that benefit the student body.

April 13, 2022

Marvia Cunanan for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Cunanan — who is running unopposed — is focused on advocating for disability justice, protecting funding for safe spaces for marginalized students and calling for accountability in UC investments.

April 13, 2022

Jessy Gonzalez for Internal Vice President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Gonzalez’s experience and goals are reflective of a candidate who can take the reins of a Senate beginning its in-person operations and elevate the conduct and productivity of the IVP office and the 73rd Senate.

April 13, 2022

Hailey Stankiewicz for External Vice President of Local Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus believes that Stankiewicz has a comprehensive understanding of local government and is deeply passionate about serving all Isla Vista residents.

April 13, 2022

Shva Star for Student Advocate General

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus believes that Star’s institutional knowledge, passion and lived experiences give her the empathy and experience to succeed as Student Advocate General.

April 9, 2022

2022 A.S. Elections To Begin Phase-Out of Parties, Campaign In-Person

By Yiu-On Li, Holly Rusch

Both Associated Students (A.S.) parties registered in the election — the Isla Vista Party and Storke Party — are participating this year but, unlike previous years, they are making an effort to move away from the tra...

February 25, 2022

Four A.S. Senators Resign During 2021-22 School Year; Six New Senators Appointed

By Holly Rusch

Bee Schaefer said that, although this year’s Senate hasn’t been as politically polarized as in years past, serving on the Senate still comes with pressure.

October 11, 2021

UCSB Student Esmeralda Quintero-Cubillan Holds EVPSA, UCSA and RA Positions

By Holly Rusch

As Quintero-Cubillan recounts, their basic needs advocacy work as a senator and as EVPSA was and is not just political, but extremely personal.

October 2, 2021

National Hispanic Heritage Month: A Celebration With La Santa Cecilia

By Pia Ramos

The band is composed of Miguel “Oso” Ramirez on percussion, Jose “Pepe” Carlos on the guitar and accordion, Alex Bendaña on bass guitar and vocalist “La Marisoul.”

May 27, 2021

A.S. Senate Fails To Pass Divestment for Seventh Time in Nine Years

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch, Sindhu Ananthavel

Student speakers from anti-divestment groups like Students Supporting Israel, along with pro-divestment groups like SJP, urged their supporters and members to speak at the meeting.

May 26, 2021

A.S. Senate To Discuss Divestment Resolution Tonight

By Holly Rusch

May 24, 2021

72nd Associated Students Senate and Executives Sworn In

By Holly Rusch

Bee Schaefer, Internal Vice President, swore in the 72nd senate cohort and opened their first meeting, which began at 9:30 p.m.

May 22, 2021

A.S. Senate Vegetarian Bill Delayed After Critique and Controversy

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The bill, authored by Senator Taylor Tait, was proposed as a way to promote sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint among students.

May 14, 2021

A.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Bill To Reform Honorarium for Senators and BCUs

By Holly Rusch

The bill will make Associated Students spaces more accessible to low-income, first generation and marginalized students, according to the bill’s author, Senator Esme Quintero-Cubillan.

May 10, 2021

Term in Review: EVPLA Yasamin Salari

By Holly Rusch

Salari said that some of her proudest moments during the term have been related to her office’s COVID-19 response.

May 10, 2021

Term in Review: S.A.G. Sarah Danielzadeh

By Sindhu Ananthavel

Danielzadeh noted that, ultimately, the role requires a great deal of empathy on behalf of other students and that it is one of the most important traits to have when holding the position.