Interview with VUSAC Sustainability Commissioner candidate, Victoria Silva
Victoria Silvia on Running for Sustainability Commissioner, Hikes, and Climate Policy Read More »
The Strand: Mental Wellness Commissioner is a relatively new position within VUSAC. What do you think your role and responsibilities are? I think that my main role will be raising awareness about mental heath. Have you been involved in student politics before? What draws you to the Mental Wellness Commission? I never had time to run for
Mehirban Mehtiyeva on running for Mental Wellness Commissioner Read More »
The Strand: Can you describe the positions you’re running for? How do you see your responsibilities? The Victoria University Senate is responsible for honorary degrees, educational programming at Vic, and awards. Having served in the position already for a term, the responsibilities are those which I know clearly—to advocate on behalf of Vic students at the
Thomas Siddall on Running for UTSU Director and Victoria College Senate Read More »
The Strand: Why did you decide to run for the position of Commuter Commissioner? I’ve tried to find the right words to explain why I decided to run for commuter commissioner, but it boiled down to wanting to improve commuter life on campus and being an advocate for commuters considering incoming changes. We make up ~70 percent of the student
Michelle Zhao on Running for Commuter Commissioner Read More »
The Strand: Can you outline the responsibilities of the VPSO and how you see your role within the wider context of VUSAC? Basically, the responsibilities of the VPSO position focus [on] liaising between VUSAC and our clubs and levies. The VPSO traditionally brings clubs forward for ratification and generally provides support to clubs and levies. However, given Doug Ford’s recent move to make student
Cameron Davies on the VPSO, advocacy, and the “opt-in” student fees Read More »
Gonorrhea is becoming increasingly resistant to last known effective treatments
The rise of superbug gonorrhea Read More »
VUSAC Vice President-External speaks to reconciliation effort
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An in-depth look at opposition politicians on PC changes to post-secondary funding
OSAP cuts and student activism at Queen’s Park Read More »
Students host a second march in opposition of OSAP changes
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Hart House hosts discussion on issues of modern journalism
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