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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

The Strand sat down with Emilia de Fabritiis, who is running uncontested for the position of Commuter Commissioner this election season.    The Strand: Why are you running for this position?  Emilia de Fabritiis: I’m running for Commuter Commissioner because I’m currently the VOCA Co-Chair, and I have run some really good initiatives and things I’d like to see done

  The Strand sat down with Katie Cohen, presidential candidate in the 2018 VUSAC spring election. We discussed her experience in various roles within the Victoria College community, and how they have informed her 34-page platform. Cohen stressed the importance of advocacy and reflected back on her term as Vice President External. If elected, Cohen’s plans include introducing a