Stories from Matthew Asuncion at The Ubyssey

Platforms, fact checked: Breaking down the 2023 AMS Elections candidates' claims

Iman Janmohamed, Matthew Asuncion, Renée Rochefort, Julia Do and Nathan Bawaan — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:57:00 +0000

The Ubyssey

Here we're covering major platform points from candidates in every race — president, VP academic and university affairs (VPAUA), VP administration, VP external, VP finance, Senate and the Board of Governors.

Great Debate, fact-checked: Breaking down your 2023 AMS Elections candidates claims

Matthew Asuncion, Julia Do and Iman Janmohamed — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:31:00 +0000

Isabella Falsetti / The Ubyssey

Here we're covering the Great Debate from March 3 where candidates in every race — VP academic and university affairs (VPAUA), VP administration, president, VP external, VP finance, Senate and the Board of Governors — debated each other across six hours.

Debate #2, fact checked: Breaking down your 2023 AMS Elections candidates claims

Iman Janmohamed and Matthew Asuncion — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:31:00 +0000

Mahin E Alam / The Ubyssey

Here we're covering the second Debate from March 2 where the candidates for VP finance, Senate and the Board of Governors debated each other. The lone VP external candidate was scheduled to debate as well, but she was absent.

Debate #1, fact-checked: Breaking down your 2023 AMS Elections candidates claims

Iman Janmohamed and Matthew Asuncion — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:30:36 +0000

Isabella Falsetti / The Ubyssey

Here we're covering the first debate from February 28 where the candidates for VP academic and university affairs (VPAUA), VP administration and president all debated each other.

PSA: So, you missed your final exam due to snow. Here's what to do next

Matthew Asuncion — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 22:53:00 +0000

Mackenzie Burley / The Ubyssey

Time machines don’t exist, but you can take your exam at a later time, if you’re granted standing deferred by your faculty or department.

AMS Food Bank to relocate to larger space amidst growing demand

Matthew Asuncion — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 22:58:00 +0000

Jerry Wong / The Ubyssey

The new room will allow around ten clients to access the food bank at the same time, more than double the current capacity of four clients.

University funding for food security efforts in the air as need increases

Matthew Asuncion — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 22:05:00 +0000

Matt Asuncion / The Ubyssey

As fall approaches, student groups and university administrators are continuing to work towards securing funding for food security programs, though their progress remains unclear.

Unwreck the Beach: So... you missed Earth Day. Here are some sustainable efforts you can join this summer.

Matthew Asuncion — Fri, 27 May 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Isabella Falsetti

The Earth has done so much to support us, and the steps we take to care for our planet can also help us grow more connected with our community. Here are some sustainability and climate justice efforts you can take part in at UBC this summer.

Unwreck the Beach: Introducing The Ubyssey’s new sustainability column

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:40:00 +0000

Sophia Guan / The Ubyssey

Unwreck the Beach is The Ubyssey's new sustainability column written by UBC students, for UBC students.

Platforms, fact-checked: Breaking down your AMS elections candidates’ claims

Matthew Asuncion, Farzeen Ather, Tova Gaster, Elif Kayali and Charlotte Alden — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:13:30 +0000

To make sure those qualifications are accurate and their goals are within the scope of the position they’re running for, we’re here to fact-check those claims.