Student Gov

December 15, 2017

A.S. Senate Allocates $5,000 to Help Students Head Home During Thomas Fire

By Evelyn Spence

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.

October 5, 2017

$48 Fix: A.S. Supports Plan That Could Make Higher Education Free

By Maura Fox

"Tuition [that is] free is not a ridiculous idea," Reyes told the Nexus on Tuesday. "It’s something that is possible in our state."

June 5, 2017

A.S. Votes To Boycott Gio’s Until Management Issues Apology

By Stephany Rubio

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.

June 1, 2017

Renovated Food Bank Reopens with Hopes for Refrigeration and Food Recovery

By Allison Garfield

The Associated Students (A.S.) Food Bank reopened on Wednesday after renovations started near the end of Winter Quarter.

May 27, 2017

A.S. UCSB Senators Sworn In for 2017-18 Term

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

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.

May 21, 2017

Elections Board, Students Discuss Election Safety, Sustainability, More

By Victoria Gurrola

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 year’s election.

May 18, 2017

Four Years Later, Still a ‘No’ for Israel Divestment

By Maura Fox

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 last University of C...

May 11, 2017

A.S. Senate Fails to Pass Divestment Resolution After 10-Hour Meeting

By Josh Ortiz, Maura Fox

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 Palestinians.

April 27, 2017

LIVE: A.S. Election Results 2017

By Staff Report

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.

April 27, 2017

Term in Review: Student Advocate General Josephine Ampaw

By Maura Fox

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 throughout her term in ...

April 27, 2017

Term in Review: External Vice President of Student Affairs Neha Nayak

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

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 shortfalls throughout...

April 26, 2017

Term in Review: EVPLA Ashcon Minoiefar

By Josh Ortiz

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 and shortfalls throug...

April 26, 2017

Term in Review: Internal Vice President Natalie Jordan

By Maura Fox

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 throughout her term in of...

April 26, 2017

Term in Review: A.S. President Austin Hechler

By Josh Ortiz

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. President, Austin Hechler, successes and shortfalls throughout his term in office.

April 24, 2017

Navpreet Khabra Announces Write-In Candidacy for A.S. President

By Jose Ochoa

Navpreet Khabra, a third year Asian-American studies major, announced her campaign for Associated Students president as a write-in candidate this Sunday.