First, let me say, “You’re welcome.” Second, let me explain why. I’m quite sure I have figured out how to solve politics, or at least many of the problems that plague politics. The answer is this: a term limit of one. I’m almost positive that a single term limit for[Read More…]
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Arts Undergraduate Society to challenge Montreal in court
Arts Undergraduate Society President David Marshall will be representing the AUS in an upcoming legal battle with the City of Montreal. The City ticketed and fined the AUS $2,500 in February 2010 after a member of the Arts Undergraduate Theatre Society posted an 8 ½ x 11-sized flyer advertising a[Read More…]
A Shorter Frosh
Adam Scotti Due to calendar changes made by the university administration, Frosh is likely to change dramatically next year, with a variety of social and orientation events packed into a shorter time frame. The details of the proposed changes are still being discussed, but a key factor driving them is[Read More…]
Midnight Kitchen takes over Shatner’s Room 302
In an attempt to replace the Architecture Café, Room 302 of the Shatner Building is set to become the newest university lounge. The space, which is currently used during mealtime by Midnight Kitchen, will add to the number of student-friendly spots on campus and serve as a space for student[Read More…]
Harvard student found to have fabricated stellar career
Holly Stewart, The Harvard Crimson In December, a virtuosic liar narrowly missed fooling one of the best and most rigorous universities in the world. After fraudulently making his way through Harvard University as a phony literary critic, Adam Wheeler, 24, pleaded guilty on December 16 to charges of fraud, identity[Read More…]
Seven students rebel against uOttawa’s U-Pass
The Student Union at the University of Ottawa might be regretting the referendum it put forth in February 2010. The referendum, which passed, required all students to pay for an OC Transpo (Ottawa’s transit system) semester pass as a part of their fees, in the process reducing the passes’ cost[Read More…]
SSMU to give opt-outable groups chance to speak out
The Students’ Society is gearing up to help opt-outable groups and services to protect their revenues. SSMU Vice-President Clubs and Services Anushay Khan announced at SSMU Council this week that roundtable discussions with several such groups—which include several SSMU services, the Quebec Public Interest Research Group, and CKUT Radio—led Khan[Read More…]
Concordia president steps down, personal reasons cited
Marc Bourcie After serving less than half of her five-year contract, Concordia President Judith Woodsworth resigned from her position on December 22. While Woodsworth cited “personal reasons” as the motive for her sudden departure, confusion and speculation has recently arisen about the details behind the situation. According to Lucie Lequin,[Read More…]
Local band makes their mark
chartattack.com If you haven’t been paying attention to Canadian independent music for very long, you may not have heard of the Mark Inside. The Toronto band recently released an EP titled False Flag, its first album in over three years. False Flag is a follow-up to the band’s debut[Read More…]
University after university
I remember once, probably as a junior, back in 2006 or 2007, complaining to a friend that I didn’t have opinions or feelings, just clammy analytical observations. The remark embarrasses me now. It’s too obviously aimed at the implicit expectation of my own English degree flakery. It’s also demonstrably untrue;[Read More…]