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Canadian activist deported from Indonesia

Feb 1 by Tim Legault

Refugee activist and U of T alum Jessica Chandrashekar, along with two Australian activists, Pamela Curr and Saradha Nathan, were detained and deported by Indonesian authorities last week in Merak, in Java’s west. The three activists were there to look at a boat carrying over 240 Sri Lankan asylum seekers that were intercepted by Indonesian authorities in October 2009. The...

Sep 7 Features 0

Iran: beyond the headlines

Human rights violations, contentious nuclear programs, tense confrontations with the United States: it’s no secret that Iran is a hotbed of controversy. But as MAHSA ALIMARDANI found, there’s more to Iranian society than what you can read on the front page.

Sep 7 Features 0

Coming attractions

Varsity staffers have the early word on some of the Toronto International Film Festival’s high profile offerings

The Varsity’s Board of Directors: Speaker Needed

Want to get involved with The Varsity in a unique capacity? Consider applying to be the Speaker for the Board of Directors. Learn more about the position by clicking here.