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UBC men's basketball finished their season sixth in the nation after a close 87–80 home turf loss against the Concordia Stingers.

Contributor Fred Knowles with more: https://t.co/6YEBhYCbEU

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Zarifa Nawar, Jasper Lorien, Kareem Hassib, Ananya Gupta and Solomon Yi-Kieran won the five student senator-at-large seats at this year's AMS election.

The senator-elects will assume office on May 1.

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Cade Desjarlais and Jasper Lorien were both elected to UBC’s Board of Governors after beating out four UBC governance newcomers.

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Every AMS-proposed referendum passed, except the fee increase which failed, with only 53.4 per cent of the vote.

The student petitioned referendum for the AMS to support a student strike for Palestine will be released March 10.

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Forestry Undergraduate Society President Dylan Evans is your next VP administration, winning in an uncontested race.

Evans' first term as an AMS executive starts May 1.

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Gagan Parmar is your next VP finance after winning both the by-election and general election.

“I’m feeling very grateful for everyone putting their trust in me,” said Parmar.

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Solomon Yi-Kieran won the AMS VP external race on a platform centred on improving student loans, transportation and housing.

"I feel great," they said. "I'm gonna get right to work."

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Riley Huntley is your next AMS president, beating out opponents Drédyn Fontana, /u/sasamats, Barry "Bee" Buzzword" and Nobody.

"It's time to deliver for students," said Huntley.

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Incumbent candidate Zarifa Nawar was elected AMS VP AUA, set to serve in the role for another year.

“I'm gonna get right to work.”

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The UBC Thunderbirds breeze by the Queen’s University Gaels in the Consolation Semifinal. Fareed Shittu led the way, contributing 20 points to the T-Birds’ 107–98 win.

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Université Laval and University of Ottawa played the first women’s quarterfinal to kick off the U Sports Championship. Both teams fought hard to push the game into overtime, but ultimately the Gee-Gees emerged victorious.
Full recap below: https://t.co/DwOZSRZ2bY

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The UVic Vikes got the job done and are moving onto the national basketball semifinal after winning 85–73 against the Bishop’s University Gaiters.

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The Ubyssey’s guide to the 2025 AMS Elections candidates
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At last night's great debate presidential candidates came to the stage to discuss reintroducing equity staff members, supporting a student-petitioned referendum, and to eat honey.

Read more here: https://t.co/CB5FKAw0X0

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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.

Read more here: https://t.co/eRo2RFfE1f

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Last night, uncontested VP administration candidate Dylan Evans spoke about his experience, club engagement and goals for the Hatch Art Gallery.

Read more here: https://t.co/ykotFOmCvM

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Last night, VP finance candidate Gagan Parmar answered questions regarding his qualifications, delays in club reimbursements, student fee increases and more.

Read more here: https://t.co/UyOvvYBYIf

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Last night, newcomer UBC Board of Governors candidates Jasper Lorien, Cade Desjarlais, Yi Chen and Mohkam Singh Malik met in the Michael Kingsmill Forum to discuss tuition increases, PhD stipends and endowment divestment plans.

Read more here: https://t.co/YcOPqSVZW8

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At the first VP academic and university affairs (AUA) debate last night, the two candidates discussed harm reduction, affordability and sexual violence prevention while speaking to their varying levels of experience.

Read more here: https://t.co/uuibqFpQvs

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Presidential candidates came together last night to talk about AMS culture, divestment, reinstating staff access to the food bank and to sound party horns as question responses.

Read more here: https://t.co/LuZx5zGAcg