Student Gov

January 16, 2020

A.S. Senate Proposes New International Senator Seat

By Max Abrams

The A.S. Senate introduced a new bill that would add an international student senator seat, the first of its kind within Associated Students. 

January 9, 2020

A.S. Senate Passes Resolution In Support of Removing High-Risk Eucalyptus Trees

By Sanya Kamidi

On Wednesday night, the Associated Students Senate unanimously passed a resolution supporting the university’s “phased removal of high-risk” eucalyptus trees on campus.

November 20, 2019

A.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution in Support of Trump’s Impeachment

By Katherine Swartz

The resolution calls Trump’s alleged actions “illegal” and writes that it is “Congress’s duty to impeach a President who commits high crimes and misdemeanors while in office.” 

November 12, 2019

A.S. Senate Passes Resolution Proposing a Ban on Toxic Herbicides Use at UCSB, UC System

By Chloe Kimmel

The resolution was authored by On-Campus Senator Austin Foreman and Off-Campus Senator Tianna White.

November 8, 2019

A.S. President’s Campaign Promise of a Student App Moves Forward

By Evelyn Spence

The app was introduced to the A.S. Senate through a resolution authored by Letters and Science Senator Olivia Campos and Off-Campus Senator Tianna White.

October 24, 2019

A.S. Senate Fills Three Vacancies

By Katherine Swartz

Off-Campus Senator Tianna White said the three senators have “fully met the standard” of legal code with eligibility.

October 17, 2019

A.S. Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Development of Basic Needs Resource Center

By Katherine Swartz

Besides the opportunity to centralize A.S. basic needs resources, Sir hopes the center will eventually consolidate financial workshops and CalFresh advocates in one place for students to access.

September 26, 2019

UC Student Governments Call for Divestment of Thirty Meter Telescope Project

By Max Abrams

The letter asks the UC to cease funding for TMT and for any faculty or staff working on the project to “speak out against the exploitation of Mauna Kea.” 

June 25, 2019

2019-2020 A.S. Executives: A Look Ahead

By Evelyn Spence, Sanya Kamidi, Max Abrams, Arturo Martinez Rivera, Katherine Swartz

The Nexus sat down with the five executives and asked them to speak about their plans for the upcoming year.

June 3, 2019

Senate Votes To Open Applications for CCS & On-Campus Senatorial Vacancies

By Evelyn Spence

This is the second year in a row that no one has run for the open CCS seat.

May 28, 2019

A.S. Senate Passes Resolution Redistributing Honoraria to EVPSA Office Members

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

The exact division of the stipend to each individual will be determined by Márquez, as discussed at last Wednesday’s Senate meeting.

May 23, 2019

In Photos | 2019-2020 A.S. Senate & Executives Sworn Into Office

By Daily Nexus Photography

On Wednesday night, the 2019-2020 executives and senators were sworn in by their predecessors.

May 22, 2019

“Gray Area” Of Eligibility Portion of A.S. Legal Code to Remain Unaddressed

By Sanya Kamidi

Faults in the eligibility portion of Legal Code were highlighted twice during this Senate’s term.

May 21, 2019

RHA Elections: A Look at the 2019-2020 Executives

By Ashley Rusch, Sean Crommelin

The five RHA executive board members – Laila Voss, Ashley Davis, Bee Schaefar, Angela Friedman and Megan Foster – will take office in fall 2019.

May 17, 2019

Police Collaborative Board Breaks Ground With First Meeting

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

The board would be an outlet for community members to develop an interactive relationship with law enforcement officers to address safety concerns.

May 16, 2019

Term in Review: EVPLA Jeike Meijer

By Max Abrams

Meijer’s term was highlighted by a common theme of community outreach and safety, evident by substantial progress in both areas through multiple projects.