Evelyn Spence

June 15, 2020

UC Regents Endorse Repeal of Affirmative Action Ban

By Evelyn Spence

In order to appear on the California ballot in November, the amendment to repeal Proposition 209 must pass through the California State Senate with two-thirds approval. 

June 13, 2020

On-Campus Living Requirement Waived for Senators for Upcoming School Year

By Evelyn Spence

The on-campus housing requirement — a part of A.S. Legal Code — has long been a subject of debate on the Senate table.

May 27, 2020

Zoombombing Interrupts Second 71st Senate Meeting in a Row

By Katherine Swartz, Evelyn Spence

The Senate now plans to meet this Friday at 11 a.m. and again on May 3 at 6 p.m.

May 23, 2020

A.S. Elections Board Outlines Remote Instruction Procedures for Recall Petition, Election

By Sanya Kamidi, Evelyn Spence

Two-thirds of the 71st Senate must vote in favor in order for a recall election to be held in Fall Quarter 2020. 

May 21, 2020

Term in Review: President Alison Sir

By Evelyn Spence

Sir, who has spent the last few months running her office from home, spoke to the Nexus over Zoom about her successes, shortcomings and what comes next. 

May 17, 2020

UCSB Student Says A.S. President-Elect Sexually Assaulted Him in 2018

By Sanya Kamidi, Evelyn Spence

The President-elect currently serves as the external vice president for statewide affairs and is scheduled to be sworn in as A.S. president on Wednesday.

April 26, 2020

Sixth UCPD Lawsuit Filed Against Department, Alleging Sexual Harassment

By Evelyn Spence

In the sixth lawsuit, filed in February, former officer Amanda Siegel levies accusations against current UC Police Department Officer Michael Little and Sergeant Gregory Smorodinsky.

April 2, 2020

More Than 5,000 Students Move Out Of Dorms; Remaining Residents To Move To Santa Catalina

By Evelyn Spence

Currently, the plan is to begin moving students into Santa Catalina beginning April 10.

March 30, 2020

“I didn’t have any time to say goodbye to anybody”: UCSB Students Lament A Senior Year Cut Short

By Evelyn Spence

For the UCSB class of 2020, and for classes of 2020 worldwide, the loss of an in-person spring quarter and the presence of the coronavirus pandemic has thrown their lives into uncertainty.

March 29, 2020

UCSB Campus Operations: What’s Open, What’s Closed

By Evelyn Spence

The Nexus has compiled a map of what will be open on campus during Spring Quarter. This map will be updated as we receive more information about campus operations. 

March 21, 2020

Four New Coronavirus Cases Diagnosed Within Santa Barbara County

By Evelyn Spence

The department is conducting an investigation as to how the three individuals contracted the virus, it said in the press release.

March 20, 2020

Following Governor Newsom’s “Stay At Home” Order, University Aims To Curb Number of Employees on Campus

By Evelyn Spence

Individuals who cannot work from home and who are not “essential service providers” are eligible for paid leave.

March 17, 2020

Should I Stay or Should I Go? UCSB Students Grapple With I.V. Leases After University Recommends Moving Home

By Evelyn Spence, Sanya Kamidi

Isla Vista Tenants Union lawyer Robin Unander is working with the university to send a memo to UCSB students about their housing options.

March 16, 2020

128 Coronavirus Tests Administered in Santa Barbara County; Public Officials Discuss Testing Protocols

By Evelyn Spence

The county has created a priority tier system for those who need to be currently tested.

March 12, 2020

Students Traveling Over Spring Break Advised Not To Come Back to Campus, University Says

By Evelyn Spence

The university is also discouraging all international travel and is urging “extreme caution” for traveling domestically.

March 9, 2020

Police Arrest Lompoc Resident For Discharging Firearm in Isla Vista on Friday Night

By Evelyn Spence

The resident, 20-year-old Christopher Maxwell, is currently being held at the Santa Barbara County Jail on a $250,000 bail.