CRO’s take note
The Dalhousie Student Union elections office went out and created short "intro commercials" for the election candidates. Most of the candidate statements are pretty much the same as last year and what you hear at any campus. The elections office has no control over the candidates themselves, so…
More politics
I’m having a bit of a political streak this week, Spitzer combined with writing papers means I’m becoming a political junkie again. Next week, if you are in Toronto and have $25+GST to drop, you can listen to Coyne, a bunch of people I don’t know, and Stephen…
Mr. Clean caught being dirty
New York Governor Eliot "Mr. Clean" Spitzer is embroiled in a sex scandal which will likely finish his political career. One of my hobbies last winter was following New York state politics, I even listened live to Spitzer’s swearing in as Governor on WNYC. Spitzer was the great…
No jPhone yet
I went up to the FIDO store in Hamilton and while they had the phone in stock, they could not sell it to me because of a computer glitch. I could’ve purchased any other phone in the store but the one I wanted. I asked if I could…
Next on Channel CoC
Inspired by the wPhone, I’m going to upgrade to a smart phone tonight. Actually, I’ve been thinking about it for a bit now and just couldn’t bring myself to spend the money. However, I’m way too busy these days and the blog is suffering. With the ability to…
Ryerson’s landmark building
Ryerson University unveiled plans Wednesday for a 1,860 square metre Photography Gallery and Research Centre which will house an expanded School of Image Arts, and the historically significant Black Star photo collection. The building, designed by architecture firm Diamond and Schmitt, will be a landmark designed to attract…
Freedom of Information can be expensive
Take this example, reported by the UMissouri student newspaper, where the state Governor is demanding $540,000 to access email records…
Freedom of Information
I’m going to be working this weekend writing many Freedom of Information request to file with the Ontario Government on Monday. If you think there is something I should be looking into, and that the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities may have information on it, feel free…
Student’s lie locks down university
Appalachian State University was locked down Monday after a student said that an armed intruder had tried to break into his apartment before running towards campus — a claim that he later admitted was a lie. In an effort to avoid paying for damage on his apartment door,…
Berkeley seeks restraining order against animal activists
University of California at Berkeley is hoping to quiet the animal rights activists that have been hosting spirited protests outside the homes of researchers during the last two months. University officials plan to seek restraining orders against the demonstrators, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. A spokesperson…