Student Gov

January 13, 2023

Senate convenes for first Winter Quarter 2023 meeting under interim IVP

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The Wednesday meeting was the first time A.S. Senate convened in three months.

December 16, 2022

IVP’s restraining order cases against UCSB students dismissed

By Sindhu Ananthavel

All three cases were dismissed without prejudice, meaning the orders can be re-filed if further evidence is presented.

November 28, 2022

A.S. President calls for special election, citing vacant IVP position; IVP denies resignation charges

By Holly Rusch, Sindhu Ananthavel

The executive order stated that while the strike created further delays and problems for the association’s functions under the IVP’s purview, she has failed to complete the duties of her role since the summer. 

November 8, 2022

One case dismissed, two proceed to evidentiary hearings in IVP’s restraining order cases against UCSB students

By Holly Rusch

Evidentiary hearings in regard to Patel and the anonymous student will be held on Dec. 12, although the court tentatively ruled that Schaefer did not meet the burden of proof for a restraining order against the anonymous...

November 7, 2022

EVPLA Office hosts voter registration fair ahead of midterms

By Asumi Shuda

The voter guide contained information on voting rights and ballot drop-off boxes in I.V. and on UCSB’s campus, as well as information on California propositions.

November 7, 2022

A.S. Senator files Judicial Council case against IVP amid strike

By Holly Rusch, Sindhu Ananthavel

The A.S. Judicial Council did not immediately respond to request for comment regarding the status of the petition or if any other petitions against, or by, Schaefer were currently active.

October 21, 2022

Recall petition process begins against A.S. Internal Vice President as A.S. executives offer comments on ongoing A.S. conflict

By Holly Rusch

The process was initiated after claims of Schaefer’s negligence of her position were made by members of A.S. beginning late September.

October 20, 2022

Internal Vice President strikes Senate meeting following Associated Students unrest

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Holly Rusch

The strike follows internal dysfunction within Associated Student and allegations of Schaefer’s neglect of her position.

October 8, 2022

Amidst Senate turmoil, A.S. entities address training accessibility concerns

By Sindhu Ananthavel

A.S. President Gurleen Pabla said several students in A.S. expressed concerns about training accessibility, prompting the decision to deliver the executive order.

September 28, 2022

Allegations of Internal Vice President negligence discussed at first fall quarter A.S. Senate meeting

By Holly Rusch, Sindhu Ananthavel

At the Senate’s Sept. 28 meeting, speakers at the Senate’s public forum voiced complaints regarding the resulting deficiencies in A.S. funding and function after Schaefer’s alleged neglect of her position.

September 28, 2022

Associated Students Internal Vice President fails to call Senate to session since June, causes backups in appointments, payment

By Holly Rusch, Sindhu Ananthavel

Associated Students Assistant Director of Governmental Services Holly Mayes confirmed to the Nexus that the 73rd Senate has not been called into session since June 1, with its last email vote concluding June 27.

September 22, 2022

Campus-Recognized Sorority and Fraternity Transparency Act sworn into law

By Holly Rusch

The bill was co-sponsored by the SASA nonprofit — which has local chapters on the UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Community College and Santa Cruz campuses — and the University of California Student Association. 

May 24, 2022

A.S. Senate Swears in 73rd Cohort

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The swearing in occurred following the adjourning of the 72nd Senate’s final May 18 meeting.

May 21, 2022

73rd A.S. Senate Swearing-In Delayed

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The 72nd Senate went into recess following their final May 18 meeting and did not officially adjourn.

May 19, 2022

UCSA Reflects on Ambitious Slate of Lobbying for Student Needs

By Holly Rusch

Three key budget asks are to serve marginalized and underserved communities, including $4 million for underground scholars programs, $5 million for undocumented students programs and $6 million for former foster youth.

May 18, 2022

A.S. Senate Discusses Bill Calling for Reparations for Black Students

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Holly Rusch

The bill — titled a Resolution in Support of Reparations for Black and African Identified Students — was authored by third-year global studies major and Letters and Sciences Senator Love Maia