Spencer Izen

Managing Editor

Before becoming managing editor, Spencer previously served as opinion editor from 2023 to 2026, and also served as deputy managing editor in the 2025-26 year. He covers a range of topics, chiefly in the News section. Spencer was the Book and Periodical Council's 'Champion of Free Expression' for 2023, awarded for drafting a law to protect student journalists that was considered "a major contribution" to the defence of free expression in Canada. He has also been a staff researcher with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Association since 2022, and has previously held research positions at UBC, NYU, and McGill. Spencer's reporting e-mail is s.izen@ubyssey.ca. For matters regarding his role as managing editor, his e-mail is managing@ubyssey.ca.

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