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UBC Senate re-election concludes with Fontana joining previously-elected senators

Following a repeated election for student senator-at-large, Zarifa Nawar, Kareem Hassib, Ananya Gupta, Solomon Yi-Kieran and Drédyn Fontana won the five student senator-at-large seats for the upcoming year.

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AMS sued by removed VP AUA for wrongful termination

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As Lapu Lapu Day tragedy vigil is held on campus, mourners look to systemic change for healing

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