New CASA National Director
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) sent out two news releases today: Transmitted by CNW Group on : March 15, 2007 09:31Media Advisory – Student Group Elects New National Director OTTAWA, March 15 /CNW Telbec/ – Students from across the country met last week in Fredericton, New Brunswick for…
My York Visit – Observations and Stuff
I happened across a YFS debate today when I was visiting my friend. Decided to go in and take a look. I took a bunch of pictures and stuff. The CRO said that all recording of the debate, including photography, was strictly prohibited except by student media. The…
On Campus @ York University
I am hanging out at York this morning to catch up with a high school friend since I have to be in Toronto this afternoon anyway.I cannot believe the sheer visual pollution that is the YFS and other Student Associations elections here at York. It seems there are…
Well Said – Candidate at DSU on his stance about CFS / CASA
I believe this candidate stated his point well and clearly. He did so without going to bashing the CFS: First, I in no way, at any point, for any reason, will ever, under any circumstances, advocate for or support the DSU abandoning CASA in favour of the CFS. Ever.…
SSMU Results
The McGill Tribune has them: http://www.mcgilltribune.com/…
Manitoban – A Banner Darkly – The rise in influence of the CFS
The Manitoban has a feature article on the CFS in print today:A Banner Darkly – The rise in influence of the CFS I would not be surprised to learn of them receiving a letter from the CFS threatening legal action on this one.…
StatsCan releases Census Data for Hamilton
One of the interesting things reported by the Spectator is that the population fell, of Ainslie Wood, dropped 24 per cent. I live there. I can guarantee that it has not dropped. If anything it grew. Now why does StatsCan say different? I would have to say this is because it…
Spectator Reports: Mac Stadium Going to Be Late and at Least 9 Million Over Budget
The Hamilton Spectator reports today on the cost overruns (officially called underestimations) on the new stadium at McMaster. Cost overruns are becoming standard at McMaster. Anyway, the University says that the cost overruns will be covered by fundraising not students. What they fail to mention is that the…
Engineers vs Humanities – Who Prevails? Does the World End in This Epic Clash?
Find out for yourself over at www.macinsiders.com where there is video. Chad over at MacInsiders sent me an email telling me about the video. If you have never been to MacInsiders, you should check it out. Chad and many other committed volunteers have formed an official McMaster Club to…
York University (York Federation of Students) Student Election Underway
The York Federation of Students election is underway, the last of the three major universities in Toronto to have their elections. I wrote recently about the CRO controversy (now I am wishing I did not omni-post) and now I write about the election itself. One of the most…