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 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 »
What position are you running for, and what are the responsibilities of this position? I am running for both the position of Academic Commissioner and a position on the Victoria College Council. The Academic Commissioner’s responsibilities are to give Victoria College students opportunities like the Networking Dinner to develop themselves professionally and academically. The Victoria
Kate Haberl on running for Academic Commissioner and Victoria College Council Read More »
What position are you running for, and what are the responsibilities of this position? I am running for Sustainability Commissioner! The responsibilities of the Sustainability Commissioner include all things sustainability at Vic, with a particular focus on advocating for student sustainability interests with the administration and on holding programming geared towards environmental education. Can you
Leila Tjiang on running for Sustainability Commissioner Read More »
What position are you running for, and what are the responsibilities of this position? My mandate as an equity commissioner is to represent students’ equity-based concerns at the college, advise the council and student organizations on inclusivity and accessibility, coordinate equity training to council and executives of clubs and levies, facilitate educational programming, services and
Lulu Karra on running for Equity Commissioner Read More »
