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Students Would Pay Close to $200 Million for New UCen

March 8, 2018 by

Officials say a proposed University Center renovation plan would cost $48 million, but students could pay more than $193 million if the project ever becomes a reality. 
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President Le Draws Backlash for UCen Petitioning Methods

March 8, 2018 by

Associated Students President Hieu Le has received criticism for his methods of gathering signatures for a proposed University Center renovation project, which include not explicitly mentioning the co...
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A.S. Senate Allocates $5,000 to Help Students Head Home During Thomas Fire

December 15, 2017 by

UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Senate passed a resolution last Sunday providing funds for students who cannot afford to leave campus to travel home and away from the Thomas Fire.
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$48 Fix: A.S. Supports Plan That Could Make Higher Education Free

October 5, 2017 by

"Tuition [that is] free is not a ridiculous idea," Reyes told the Nexus on Tuesday. "It’s something that is possible in our state."
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A.S. Votes To Boycott Gio’s Until Management Issues Apology

June 5, 2017 by

Associated Students passed a resolution this past Wednesday to boycott Giovanni’s Pizza in Isla Vista after the restaurant staff allegedly discriminated against a Mexican customer.
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Renovated Food Bank Reopens with Hopes for Refrigeration and Food Recovery

June 1, 2017 by

The Associated Students (A.S.) Food Bank reopened on Wednesday after renovations started near the end of Winter Quarter.
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A.S. UCSB Senators Sworn In for 2017-18 Term

May 27, 2017 by

With heightened emotions, the 67th Associated Students Senate conducted their last meeting and the newly elected senators conducted their first meeting after being sworn in as the 68th.
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Elections Board, Students Discuss Election Safety, Sustainability, More

May 21, 2017 by

The Associated Students Elections Board (ASEB) held a post-election town hall at Pardall Center Friday evening where around 15 students gathered to discuss the various issues that arose during this ye...
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Four Years Later, Still a ‘No’ for Israel Divestment

May 18, 2017 by

Following the Associated Students Senate’s failure to pass the resolution to divest from companies that allegedly aid Israel in human rights violations against Palestinians, UC Santa Barbara is the ...
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A.S. Senate Fails to Pass Divestment Resolution After 10-Hour Meeting

May 11, 2017 by and

Over 100 students gathered in Corwin Pavilion to witness the Associated Students (A.S.) Senate vote on a resolution to divest from companies that aid Israel in alleged human rights violations against ...
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LIVE: A.S. Election Results 2017

April 27, 2017 by

The Nexus will be updating this page with live results from the Associated Students Election, which will be announced at The Hub in the UCen beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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Term in Review: Student Advocate General Josephine Ampaw

April 27, 2017 by

The Nexus has compiled profiles of our current elected officials to reflect on their past year in office. Here is a look at the Student Advocate General , Josephine Ampaw, successes and shortfalls thr...
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Term in Review: External Vice President of Student Affairs Neha Nayak

April 27, 2017 by

The Nexus has compiled profiles of our current elected officials to reflect on their past year in office. Here is a look at A.S. External Vice President of Student Affairs, Neha Nayak, successes and s...
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Term in Review: EVPLA Ashcon Minoiefar

April 26, 2017 by

The Nexus has compiled profiles of our current elected officials to reflect on their past year in office. Here is a look at A.S. External Vice President of Local Affairs, Ashcon Minoiefar, successes a...
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Term in Review: Internal Vice President Natalie Jordan

April 26, 2017 by

The Nexus has compiled profiles of our current elected officials to reflect on their past year in office. Here is a look at A.S. Internal Vice President, Natalie Jordan, successes and shortfalls throu...
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