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Could you describe the role of the Board of Regents? Why is it important to the Vic community?  The Board of Regents is the highest ranking administrative body at Vic; it could be thought of as the board of directors in a company that makes the important administrative decisions. Board members sit in various sub-committees

Before students take to the polls for VUSAC’s 2018 elections, The Strand spoke to Vice President External (VPE) and Board of Regents candidate, Alexa Breininger, to discuss her platform. If elected to the position, Breininger hopes to include more mental health resources within VUSAC’s mandate and to make the organization more equitable and accessible to all students. We also discussed

The Strand sat down with Devon Wilton to discuss his candidacy for VUSAC’s Vice President External (VPE). Wilton has constructed his platform around a mandate of “equity, sustainability, accessibility.” We discussed his plan to strengthen the relationship between VUSAC and the Dean’s office, as well as some of the ways in which he hopes to address

The Strand sat down with Katie Marsland, Arts and Culture Commissioner candidate, to discuss her platform and the direction she envisions for the commission over the next year. Marsland emphasized her desire for more collaborative events between the commission and other student groups, as well as arts programming geared towards supporting mental and physical health.     The Strand: Why

The Strand: What made you want to integrate and expand upon incorporating indigenous and marginalized voices and experiences within arts and culture?   Carleigh Campbell: Sustainability and equity are the issues that outlast us. They’re not things that just matter during our time in university. They continue on, and they’re values we should hold for the rest of our lives.

The Strand sat down with Zoe Ritchie, candidate for Vice President of Student Organizations (VPSO) in the 2018 spring VUSAC elections. Ritchie’s platform focuses on support and advocacy, and the importance of open communication.    The Strand: What is the role of the VPSO, and what would your responsibilities be, if elected?  Zoe Ritchie: The VPSO has the responsibility to be

The Strand sat down with Jared Connoy, the sole candidate for Sustainability Commissioner in the VUSAC spring election. Connoy has held this position since the fall 2017 election and is running for re-election.    Tell us about your environmental work. What makes you the right person for this position?  I’ve done volunteer work with a lot of environmental organizations, both