There are three candidates in the race to represent you as Vice-president Academic of the Students’ Union: Drew Brown, Heather Clitheroe, and Kerry Parker.The official job description of the VP Academic includes advocating student rights on academic issues, coordinating and chairing the Student’s Academic Assembly, and developing policies and services to aid students. However, each… Continue reading VP Academic
Results for "GNS"
Events forum
If we learned one thing from the Students’ Union Vice-president Events candidates forum, it’s that both Jared Lorenz and Peter Wootliff are confident in expressing their feelings about self-exploration. Amidst cries of, "I don’t want anybody else. When I think about you I touch myself," students were able to discern some relevant information. Candidate Francis… Continue reading Events forum
Clubs resolutions pass
The Clubs Committee may be in for a major makeover May 1, following this past week’s Students’ Legislative Council Meeting.Tuesday’s meeting saw three resolutions involving the Clubs Committee pass. While the resolutions are not binding bylaw changes, they could lead to potential bylaw changes that could be brought back before council at a later date.… Continue reading Clubs resolutions pass
Club coffers short
By Kim Stock
Since the beginning of September, confusion has surrounded the activities of the Education Students’ Association. Issues surrounding financial and constitutional matters continue to surface as questions and concerns remain unanswered.It was discovered recently that $340 of ESA Christmas Party Funds are unaccounted for. Following this discovery, ESA Vice-president Finance Cathy Zander was suspended from her… Continue reading Club coffers short
Let the games begin
By Jan Creaser
In its wake, Engineering Week leaves us able to eat our chow mein without the threat of a tennis ball bombardment and the disturbing knowledge that Darr Maqbool went for $350 at the bachelor auction. However, don’t fret over the lack of weekly entertainment; the administration god has outlined its plan for us all in… Continue reading Let the games begin
Hits and misses of Mac Hall expansion
Oct. 12, 1995 Hits: The Students’ Union 1995 fall by-election takes place, and students vote in favour of MacEwan Student Centre expansion. By expanding and renovating, the SU hopes to provide more lounge space and give cjsw, nutv and the SU used bookstore a permanent home. Two new food court outlets and Max’s Cafe will… Continue reading Hits and misses of Mac Hall expansion
Elections and everything after
By Ben Perrin
It’s Saturday night, the music is booming, the dance floor is full and there you see what you’ve been looking for sitting beside the bar. The magnetism that you always hear about draws you closer. You don’t want to go too fast with it, but you better not look too clumsy either. Admit it: it’s… Continue reading Elections and everything after
Spies, lies and airbourne espionage
By Ben Perrin
If you thought that secret agents, government cover ups, and top-secret files were all relics of James Bond’s Cold War missions, think again. This time, however, it’s New Democratic Party Member of Parliament Dick Proctor who has taken the title of "super-sleuth" against the latest Liberal cover-up. The main issue under discussion involves the Liberal… Continue reading Spies, lies and airbourne espionage
Peppergate
Like neighbouring head-of-state Bill Clinton, Prime Minister Jean Chretien may soon be issued a subpoena to testify before the law. The difference is Canadian critics accuse him not of sexual indiscretion, but of violating Canadians’ most basic rights to freedom of speech, expression and association. A violation, if proven true, that could cost him his… Continue reading Peppergate
Until there is no student hunger…
By Mary Chan
Wendy:“The first time I walked into the Campus Food Bank I was feeling very beaten. My financial resources and personal energy were down to almost nothing. Very timidly I said, “Uh, hi, I am here to find out about a food hamper, I guess.” I waited for a disapproving look, the “oh you poor thing”… Continue reading Until there is no student hunger…