Spencer Izen

Opinion Editor

Spencer has been the opinion editor of The Ubyssey since 2023 and is a third-year student in political science and information studies. He cares tremendously about student journalism and appreciates your trust in The Ubyssey. Spencer is also the research coordinator of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA) and has previously held research positions at UBC and NYU. Spencer was the Champion of Free Expression for 2023, awarded by the Book and Periodical Council of Canada to "someone who has made a major contribution to the defence or promotion of free expression in Canada." In 2021, he co-drafted the Student Press Freedom Act — which earned the endorsement of most major civil liberties organizations in the country. His reporting e-mail is s.izen@ubyssey.ca and his editorial e-mail is opinion@ubyssey.ca.

Remy, inspired by the Open Kitchen rat infamously spotted in January 2022, is running on a platform centred on climate justice, food security, and making the AMS “a student union again.”

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