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The political canvas: artistic agency contends the forces of censorship

Laiyena Imran November 29, 2023
Palestinian artists find their voices stifled by the global stage

Scarlet, gold, and the thin blue line

Michael Elsaesser and Charmaine Yu November 1, 2023
Victoria College's dangerous relationship with the police

Who’s getting sick anymore?

Daisy Smith October 18, 2023
The erosion of academic accessibility measures from the pandemic

Lessons on Authority: from the US to our front door

Manuela Mora Castillo September 20, 2023
Questioning power and the danger of uncritical non-acceptance

Vic’s divestment was a student win, but it wasn’t enough

Atlas Changulani August 28, 2023
A reflection on the Old Vic Occupation, the Board of Regents’ decision, and where we must go next
Cartoon in lighthearted style with the following words. Rion: This is the last editorial, thank God. I'm so ready to be done. Janna: Yeah, for real. Janna: Mayb we can say something like, "We- Cat: MEOW! (translate: "and CUT!" Cat: Meow meooow meoww meeow meoww Translation: You won't be able to be reel enough for this issue, I'm afraid. Two canes pull away the cartoonish Janna and Rion. The cat, now with a crown, takes over The Strand. The drawings are all super cute.

A Jokes Comic

Shelley Yao March 25, 2023
Illustration of a small pile of chicken bones

Dean of Shmoooodents Kenneth Palace forces vegan students to eat chicken nuggets during mental health crises

Dean’s Office Oversight Division (DOOD) March 25, 2023
‘Chickening’ practices revealed in DOOD report
Altered illustration of VUSAC crest that says SOOSAC instead of VUSAC

Jubilation and dismay as Vic reckons with the end of SOOSAC

The student body March 25, 2023
Real student testimony, even realer president
Illustration | Maria Vidal-Valdespino

Nightlife and the formed family

Meredith Blaise March 14, 2023
Kasa’s “2ACTIVE” and how our friendship sets me free
If you’ve ever been in love before—forget it! For The Strand is here once again to completely shake up your romantic life. The Features team asked the masthead to bare their souls, answer the hard questions, and play the fickle game of love. Many refused, but here are the responses we did get. Name: Abi Akinlade Position at The Strand: Opinions Editor One word to describe my love life is… Rollercoaster If you (blank), I will immediately reject you Diss astrology My most chaotic date/date idea is... Robbing a bank together (I have actually pitched this to someone lmfao) The good ending of my storyline would be... Riding off into the sunset (moving into a 2 bedroom loft in Manhattan) — Name: Shelley Yao Position at The Strand: Court Jester One word to describe my love life is... Labyrinthian If you (blank), I will immediately reject you Have an average daily screen time greater than 1 hour on TikTok The main thing I'm looking for in a partner is... Their cat My most chaotic date/date idea is... Infiltrating a furniture trade show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre — Name Rion Levy Position at The Strand: Mascot Manager The bad ending of my storyline would be... Inside a volcano An ick I get is… When you look better in knit sweaters than my cat would (if she had any) My most chaotic date/date idea is... Have you heard of Hanlan’s Point? If you (blank), I will fall in love with you Write for The Strand — Name Janus Kwong Position at The Strand: Production Manager One word to describe my love life is... Simp One thing I can't live without is... Regrettably, TikTok A song that describes my love life is... “Let You Break My Heart Again,” by Laufey lol My red flag is... I WILL hyperfixate on my partner — Name Janna Abbas Position at The Strand: Co-Girlboss-in-Chief The good ending of my storyline would be... Acting on my delusions paying off :) The bad ending of my storyline would be... Acting on my delusions not paying off :( My red flag is... Don't have one—nooo babe, don't take off those rose-colored glasses, you're so sexy ahah Don't give me flowers or chocolate, I want (blank)! tear-streaked love letters confessing your undying and all-consuming love for me — Name Roensa Salija Position at The Strand: Senior Copy Editor One word to describe my love life is... A series of delusions If you (blank), I will fall in love with you Ignore me and leave me on read Don't give me flowers or chocolate, I want (blank)! Access to your streaming subscription services A song that describes my love life is... “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift — Name Faith Wershba Position at The Strand: Stranded Editor (blank) is my way of saying I love you! Wawawewa! My red flag is… The Canadian flag. My green flag is... The Brazilian flag. On a Friday night, you can find me... You can't. I'm hiding. —- Name Sarah Abernethy Position at The Strand: TikTok Philosophizer Don't give me flowers or chocolate, I want (blank)! Speak for yourself Features team, I want flowers. The bad ending of my storyline would be... I write a play about your life. On a Friday night, you can find me... Out dancing! Or throwing a party with a hyper-specific theme. One word to describe my love life is... Baffling. — Name Kieran Guimond Position at The Strand: Science Editor A song that describes my love life is... “I / Me / Myself” - Will Wood An ick I get is... When men are taller than me My ideal meet-cute would be... You're a customer at Caffiends, I'm behind the counter, I make you the best latte of your life and you fall in love with me My most chaotic date/date idea is... Breaking into Ramsay Wright at night and looking at brains together

Date The Strand

Shelley Yao and The Strand Staff February 24, 2023
Our guide to yearning your way through Valentine’s day