Evelyn Spence

Evelyn Spence harbors a great love for em dashes and runs on nothing but iced coffee, Jolly Ranchers and breaking news. She serves as the managing editor and can be reached at evelyn@dailynexus.com, managing@dailynexus.com or at @evelynrosesc on Twitter.

December 7, 2017

Where to Find Emergency Resources at UCSB During the Thomas Fire

By Evelyn Spence

All Thursday classes at UC Santa Barbara have been canceled in response to the Thomas Fire in Ventura County, according to an email sent out to students by Chancellor Henry T. Yang.

December 7, 2017

Chancellor Yang Announces Friday Classes Canceled, Student Petition Gains 3,000 Signatures in One Hour

By Evelyn Spence, Simren Verma

Margaret Klawunn, vice chancellor for student affairs, confirmed to students Wednesday night that the campus is open and will resume normal operations.

December 6, 2017

Burglary Rate Declines in I.V. Despite Weekend Surge

By Evelyn Spence

Burglaries at UC Santa Barbara have increased since 2014, while burglaries in Isla Vista have dropped, local law enforcement say.

December 6, 2017

Net Neutrality Repeal Would Have Little Impact on UCSB

By Evelyn Spence

Internet access at UC Santa Barbara will not change if the Federal Communications Commission repeals network neutrality, a regulation that ensures all websites receive equal service.

December 5, 2017

UC Santa Barbara Gym Will Accept Nearly 200 Evacuees from Thomas Fire

By Evelyn Spence

Evacuations from Ventura began Tuesday morning, according to the Ventura County Fire Department Public Information Office.

December 5, 2017

Isla Vista, Santa Barbara County Under Air Quality Warning Due to Ventura Fire

By Evelyn Spence

Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in Ventura County Tuesday morning.

December 5, 2017

Couches Burn as Isla Vista Suffers Ongoing Power Outage

By Maura Fox, Jose Ochoa, Evelyn Spence

The outages occurred throughout Santa Barbara County and extended to Ventura County.

December 4, 2017

Tenants’ Rights Lawyer Offers Advice to Frustrated I.V. Residents at Town Hall

By Evelyn Spence

The Isla Vista Tenants Union hosted a town hall Thursday evening to discuss problems between tenants and landlords and educate students about their rights when renting in I.V.

November 17, 2017

Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity Gets New Building, Doubled Budget After University Signs Demands

By Evelyn Spence, Brandon Teran

The only issue students and administration did not agree on was the issue of police presence in the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

November 8, 2017

Students Hold Vigil for Victims of Sutherland Springs Tragedy

By Evelyn Spence

Students and faculty sat around a collection of blue mini-LED candles during the vigil. A bouquet of purple flowers for the victims was placed in the center.

November 2, 2017

Birth Control Vending Machine Coming to Pardall Center Winter Quarter

By Evelyn Spence

The UC Santa Barbara Women’s Center plans to install a vending machine that will sell basic wellness products at the Pardall Center beginning Winter Quarter.

October 20, 2017

Students Hold Vigil in Solidarity with Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault

By Evelyn Spence

The event was part of the National Vigil for Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault, a national demonstration of solidarity with survivors in response to recent threats to campus sexual assault policies.

October 10, 2017

Young Americans for Liberty to Host Free Speech Debate in the Hub

By Evelyn Spence, Shannon Peper

According to UCen Hub Manager, Jill Singletary, the venue hopes to provide students with an open discussion about free speech, inviting all political parties and perspectives.