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VUSAC Elections 2017: Hannah Brennen, Board of Regents, Victoria College Council candidate

The Strand: A lot of students don’t know what the Board of Regents or Victoria College Council is or what they do. Can you briefly explain the role of both?  Hannah Brennen: The board is the highest governing body at Vic and their main fiscal responsibility is to ensure the ...

VUSAC elections 2017: Alexa Breininger, Board of Regents candidate

The Strand sat down with Alexa Breininger, candidate for Board of Regents in the 2017 VUSAC Spring elections, to discuss her candidacy, and her thoughts on the current state of student politics at Victoria College.   The Strand: What is the Board of Regents, and what would your responsibilities be, ...

VUSAC Elections 2017: Board of Regents candidate, George Wilson

The Strand sits down with Board of Regents candidate George Wilson

VUSAC Elections 2017: VPE, Victoria College Senate candidate, Katie Cohen

The Strand sat down with the sole Vice-President, External candidate

VUSAC elections 2017: Gabriel Calderon, Commuter Commissioner candidate

Photo provided by Gabriel Calderon The Strand sat down with Gabriel Calderon, Commuter Commissioner candidate in the 2017 VUSAC spring elections.   The Strand: Why did you decide to run for the position of Commuter Commissioner? Gabriel Calderon: I want to run because I am already involved with VOCA, so ...

VUSAC elections 2017: Town hall

Photo | Hana Nikčević The VUSAC Town Hall focused primarily on issues of representation, equity, position of the VPSO and relations with the Deans Office and students. The twelve candidates for commissioner, judiciary, and Board of Regents positions attended the three hour session held in Alumni Hall of Old Vic, ...

VUSAC elections 2017: Zahavah Kay, Presidential candidate

Photo provided by Zahavah Kay The Strand sat down with Zahavah Kay to discuss her presidential platform, and her potential solutions to change VUSAC’s negative reputation.   The Strand: Why do you feel you are qualified to run for VUSAC president?   Zahavah Kay: I think that I’ve gained a lot ...

VUSAC elections 2017: Zoe Ritchie, Academic and Professional Development, Victoria University Senate candidate

Photo provided by Zoe Ritchie The Strand sat down with Academic and Professional Development candidate, Zoe Ritchie, to discuss goals for the upcoming year, and how to improve the academic and professional health of Vic students through more visible opportunities.   The Strand: Can you start off by telling us ...

VUSAC elections 2017: Stephanie Spagnuolo, Scarlet and Gold Commissioner candidate

Photo provided by Stephanie Spagnuolo Scarlet and Gold Commissioner candidate, Stephanie Spagnuolo tells The Strand about her plans if elected, and future plans to maintain a successful Highball. The Strand: Can you tell us why you chose to run for this position?  Stephanie Spagnuolo: I really like getting involved on ...

VUSAC elections 2017: Shailee Koranne, Equity Commission, Board of Regents candidate

Photo provided by Shailee Koranne The Strand sat down with Equity Commission candidate, Shailee Koranne, after the VUSAC Townhall to discuss equity issues on campus.   The Strand: Within your position on the strand and writings outside UofT, your experience as a woman of colour is of strong focus. This ...