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The Strand sits down with Board of Regents candidate George Wilson

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 I see this as a

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, where a small crowd of

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 of experience as Scarlett and

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 why you chose to run

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 narrative is an underrepresented one

Photo provided by Isaac Khouzam The Strand briefly spoke to Board of Regents candidate, Isaac Khouzam, before the VUSAC 2017 Townhall.   The Strand: Why do you want to run for this position?  Isaac Khouzam: [being commuter commissioner] was basically my first experience with student governance. I had a blast, and learned a lot about

Blánaid McNally, Arts and Culture Commissioner candidate, shared the things she would like included in her arts and culture portfolio—providing insight on past experiences of leadership and teamwork.    The Strand: What makes you a qualified candidate for Arts and Culture commissioner?  Blánaid McNally: I’ve participated in a lot of commissions over my years at