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The Strand: What made you want to run for Scarlet and Gold Commissioner? Jemimah: I don’t feel that, as it stands, the events that the Scarlet and Gold Commission puts on reflect our whole community. When you think of Scarlet and Gold, you think of highball and pub nights. They’re super awesome, and obviously I […]

The Strand: Tell me about your experience leading up to this position and why you want to run for it. Zahavah: I want to run for this position because I’m interested in getting more involved at Vic. I’ve been involved in certain capacities in the Victoria College Council, in residence as the VP of Gate

Representation, equity and restructuring key components of candidate platforms

I reached out to Jamil Fiorino-Habib, who is running unopposed for Sustainability Commissioner, to discuss his plans to make Vic a more sustainable space. Fiorino-Habib outlined his plans for student activism and practices for the upcoming year.   What are some of the current running projects that you plan to make a reality in the

I sat down with Olivia Klasios, who is running unopposed for the position of Arts and Culture Commissioner, to talk about her previous experience within VUSAC and goals for making the Art and Culture commission more visible, new, and exciting.   The Strand: With having tons of experience with VUSAC already, and being largely involved

The Strand: The biggest question mark here is that you’ve never been involved in VUSAC before. Knipe: Yes, that’s correct. So why run for president? Well, I actually think me not being involved for VUSAC makes me an optimal candidate for president. I think in the past what we’ve seen is this kind of groupthink mentality

  I sat down with Vice President, Internal candidate William Cuddy to talk about his experience and his plans for the position if elected.   The Strand: What sort of experience and skills do you bring to the table?   Will: Well, I’ve been on VUSAC for two years now. I was a Councillor in

I sat down with Vice-President, Internal candidate Golda Greenspoon to discuss her experience, and what she intends to bring to the role of VPI on VUSAC in the next year.   The Strand: What sort of skills and experience do you bring to the table as VPI?    Golda: I have two years of experience

I sat down with Hannah Brennen, candidate for the position of Vice-President, Student Organizations, to talk about the experience that she brings to the table, as well as her goals and aspirations for the role.   The Strand: Could you give us an overview of the VPSO’s role within VUSAC?   Hannah: The VPSO is

We sat down with Vice-President, External candidate George Wilson to find out more about his experience and his plans for the position if elected.   First of all, what sort of experience and skills would you bring to the role of VPE?   The two main bodies of my experience have been serving as a councilor on VUSAC this past