Breaking down Canada’s current political climate with Professor Lawrence LeDuc Continuing the discussion on the upcoming federal elections, The Strand recently interviewed Professor Emeritus Lawrence LeDuc, an expert in Canadian elections and voting. Since Trudeau’s resignation as Liberal Party leader amidst election season, uncertainty has shadowed Canada’s political future. This article aims to demystify doubts […]
Elections: what’s happening? Read More »
An interview with writer/director Mashreka Mahmood about her new play 71 The Strand: As you are both the writer and director, could you walk through the process of developing the show? How long did it take and what was that process like? Mashreka Mahmood: I wrote my last show over the summer of 2022, and
Finding community through history on stage Read More »
An interview with the University-Rosedale representative on top issues facing students and Ontarians Jessica Bell is the MPP for the riding of University-Rosedale, representing its constituents in the Ontario Legislature. She is a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party and is the official Opposition Housing Critic. Ahead of the holidays, The Strand was able
MPP Jessica Bell on housing, transit, and drug policy Read More »
“The ‘why’ is that I love these characters and I love this world,” Guadagnino told The Strand at a recent press conference At a recent press conference for Queer, Luca Guadagnino’s latest cinematic endeavor, the celebrated director shed light on his approach to identity, storytelling, and queerness in his filmography. Known for acclaimed works with
Luca Guadagnino on explorations of queerness in his films Read More »
What position are you running for, and what are the responsibilities of this position? I am running as a Victoria Director on the University of Toronto’s Students’ Union Board of Directors. The UTSU advocates and provides services for full-time undergraduate students at the St. George campus. Directors debate, refine, and vote on important policies related to
Ava Harrington on running for UTSU Vic director Read More »
What position are you running for, and what are the responsibilities of this position? I am running for Mental Wellness Commissioner. The position is meant to advocate for the betterment of mental health services at Vic and to run programming on the topic of mental wellness. Can you summarize the key points of your platform?
Dorian DiTommaso on running for Mental Wellness Commissioner Read More »
What position are you running for, and what are the responsibilities of this position? I am running to be VUSAC’s Arts and Culture Commissioner! The Arts and Culture Commission is responsible for much of the arts-related programming hosted on Vic campus throughout the year. This includes producing re-occurring events like the Gardiner Gala, The Bob
Holly Johnstone on running for Arts and Culture Commissioner Read More »
What position are you running for, and what are the responsibilities of this position? I am running for Vice President Student Organizations, which is one of VUSAC’s four executive positions. This position is responsible for overseeing the club ratification process, being the liason between VUSAC and their clubs and levies, supporting clubs and assisting/advising levies,
Jay Muoio on running for Vice President Student Organizations Read More »
What position are you running for, and what are the responsibilities of this position? I’m running for Arts and Culture Commissioner! The main responsibilities will be to help produce The Bob Comedy revue (which I’ve had a blast being a part of for the past two years), to plan the Gardiner Gala, and to support
Jenny Zhang on running for Arts and Culture Commissioner Read More »
What position are you running for, and what are the responsibilities of this position? I am running for Sustainability Commissioner. This position represents student voices on issues relating to consumption, climate change, and the campus landscape. One of its responsibilities is to collaborate with students and clubs to promote sustainability on campus and within VUSAC.
Jerico Raguindin on running for Sustainability Commissioner Read More »
