VP External

Yi-Kieran cheers with their arms up as people around them clap and smile.

March 14 newsElena Massing with Photos by Allegra Kastner

Solomon Yi-Kieran is your next VP external

Solomon Yi-Kieran has been elected as your next VP external after running uncontested.

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March 13 newsAisha Chaudhry, Iman Janmohamed, Lauren Kasowski, Elena Massing, Elita Menezes and Fiona Sjaus

Platforms, fact checked: Breaking down 2025 AMS Elections candidates' claims

Here we're covering major platform points from candidates in every race.

March 12 newsAisha Chaudhry and Lauren Kasowski

Great Debate, fact-checked: Breaking down 2025 AMS Elections candidates claims

Here we're covering the Great Debate on March 6 where the candidates for all positions debated each other.

March 10 newsMaya Tommasi

Here's who's endorsing your 2025 AMS Elections candidates

The Ubyssey has compiled a list of endorsements candidates have received.

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March 7 newsElena Massing with Photos by Saumya Kamra

Sole VP external candidate talks experience, climate priorities at great debate

Uncontested VP external candidate Solomon Yi-Kieran answered questions at yesterday’s great debate on concerns around their previous partisan experience, climate action and plans to keep the student body updated on their priorities.

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March 5 newsElena Massing with Photos by Saumya Kamra

Solo VP external candidate talks federal elections and TransLink cuts at first debate

At the first VP external by-election and general election debate last night, uncontested candidate Solomon Yi-Kieran answered questions on the upcoming federal election, TransLink cuts and lobbying for international students.

A photo of Senate candidate Solomon Yi-Kieran against a white background with text next to him that states his name.

March 3 newsElena Massing with Photos by Navya Chadha

Solomon Yi-Kieran Candidate profile, VP external

Solomon Yi-Kieran, a second-year history and linguistics student, is running for VP external because they think they can “get those advocacy wins that students want and need.”

February 7 newsHimanaya Bajaj

Council announces resignation of VP external and VP finance, discuss proposed referendum items

On Wednesday night, AMS Council met to announce the resignation of the VP Finance Gavin Fung-Quon and VP External Ayesha Irfan, adjust the AMS election timeline and discuss referendum items for the upcoming AMS elections.

February 5 newsAisha Chaudhry

AMS VP external, VP finance resign ahead of general election

Both AMS VP Finance Fung-Quon and VP External Ayesha Irfan Gavin resigned from their positions effective immediately as of 6 p.m. and 6:07 p.m. respectively, on February 5.

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December 5 newsHimanaya Bajaj

Council announces VP external reprimand and leave of absence, approves Indigenous Constituency constitution

On Wednesday, AMS Council met to announce VP External Ayesha Irfan’s leave of absence, pass a reprimand motion for Irfan violating AMS bylaws and to approve the Indigenous Student Society constitution.

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November 27 newsUbyssey news staff

Midterm reviews: Where do AMS executives stand on their goals?

The Ubyssey wrote pieces on all five executives' progress on meeting their goals and what still needs to be accomplished through the rest of the academic year.

A photo of VP External Ayesha Irfan in a black shirt with a white background.

November 27 newsHimanaya Bajaj with Photos by Saumya Kamra

Midterm review: VP External Ayesha Irfan

Halfway through the year, this is where Irfan stands on accomplishing her campaign promises and goals.

September 13 newsBridget Chu with Illustrations by Rachel Cheang

AMS secures seat on provincial sexualized violence committee

The AMS alongside the Sexual Assault Support Centre, have secured two seat on the Provincial Committee for Sexualized Violence.

March 8, 2024 newsZoe Wagner

Ayesha Irfan wins VP external race

Ayesha Irfan is your next AMS VP external.

March 1, 2024 newsZoe Wagner

VP external candidates couldn’t help but agree at yesterday's debate

The Great Debate saw VP external candidates, Ayesha Irfan and Jake Sawatzky, agree on advocating for affordability and housing, but differences in experiences returned to the stage.