Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

May 21, 2020

Term in Review: EVPLA Christian Ornelas

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

Besides his original platform goals, Ornelas’ position as EVPLA required his participation in frequent student and administration discussions across campus. 

May 19, 2020

Isla Vista “Mirror Bus” Driver Arrested for Stalking

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Zachary Coughlin, the driver of the “mirror van,” for stalking on Monday night in Isla Vista around 10 p.m.

May 19, 2020

Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Collision With a Car in Isla Vista

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

California Highway Patrol and American Medical Response paramedics arrived on the scene of the crash north of the intersection of Camino Del Sur and Sueño Road.

May 10, 2020

UCSB Considers Hybrid-Instruction Courses for Fall Quarter 2020

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

The county confirmed Isla Vista’s first case of coronavirus on March 30. Five weeks later, it remains I.V.’s only confirmed case.

April 24, 2020

CU Maintains Senate Majority, Executive Branch Splits Even

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe, Max Abrams, Katherine Swartz, Holly Rusch

For the first time, both the Associated Students election campaigning and results night took place remotely as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and the shift to remote instruction.

April 20, 2020

“I think we’re all trying to help out as much as we can”: UCSB Researchers Utilize Resources To Help Fight Coronavirus

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe, Jacqueline Wen

The production of face shields on campus is just one example of how skilled students, researchers and scientists are uniting to help the community through the coronavirus pandemic.

April 1, 2020

UC Relaxes Admission Requirements Due to Coronavirus-Related Challenges

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

The measures are temporary but could apply to students affected by the coronavirus pandemic “for future years as applicable,” according to the press release. 

March 27, 2020

Coronavirus in Santa Barbara County: Case Counts and Locations

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe, Hayley Tice

The Daily Nexus is tracking the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the county and will be updating the graphs as more information becomes available.

March 25, 2020

Santa Barbara County Confirms Six New Cases, Bringing Total to 24

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

The newest confirmed coronavirus cases are residents between 22 to 59 years of age, with four cases in South County and two cases in North County.

August 24, 2019

Honors for Who? A Look Into Diversity in UCSB’s Honors Program

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

Almost half of the 1,713 students in the honors program in 2018-19 school year identified as white, despite white students making up only about 30% of the total student body. 

May 30, 2019

Fifth Officer Files Case Against UCPD, Alleging Retaliation for Reported Misconduct

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

Reyes alleges he was retaliated against for reporting misconduct relating to an unqualified police trainee.

May 16, 2019

Term in Review: Student Advocate General Grecia Martinez

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

Grecia Martinez overhauled many aspects of the OSA and made a lasting effect on the office, despite a lack of transparency at times in her term.

May 16, 2019

I.V. CSD Calls on UCPD to Hold Community Meeting Following Recent Allegations

By Evelyn Spence, Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

I.V. CSD directors voted unanimously to send a letter to the UCPD.

May 7, 2019

Former Officer Sues UCPD, Alleges Racism, Misconduct and Conspiracy Throughout Department

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

This marks the third lawsuit filed by an officer against the UCPD during the 2018-2019 school year.

May 6, 2019

UCPD Officer Sues former Chief of Police, Alleges “Favoritism” Within the Department

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

The officer, Mark Signa, has been with the UCPD since 1990. He currently works as a lieutenant within the department.  

May 2, 2019

UC Regent Ellen Tauscher Passes Away

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

UC Regent Ellen Tauscher passed away this week at the age of 67.