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February 12, 2009

Bribery allegations at Concordia

Concordia University’s student union is under fire for questionable changes to its health care plan. Its current provider accuses the union of leaving when its execs didn’t get bribes, and has asked university administration to take over. Quebec Student Health Alliance (ASEQ) has provided a health and dental insurance plan to the Montreal university since […]

February 12, 2009

Money on my mind: G8

The G8 will likely focus less attention on Africa in the wake of the global financial crisis, announced the G8 live Research Group. On Feb. 11 the group presented its 2009 findings at the Munk Centre. The student-run analyst group is U of T student’s division of the G8 Research Group, which keeps tabs on […]

February 12, 2009

CFS, SFSS lock horns over federation membership

The Simon Fraser Student Society and the British Columbia branch of the Canadian Federation of Students have been battling it out before the Supreme Court of British Columbia for the last two weeks to determine whether the SFSS is still a part of the CFS-BC. SFSS members voted to leave the CFS-BC last spring. The […]

February 12, 2009

New rez boots Engineering student groups

Student groups are facing removal from yet another space on campus after the Academic Board declared the university’s property on 245 College Street as “surplus.” Following Governing Council’s rubber stamp on March 4, U of T plans to lease the building to a private developer to build a residence. “The idea here is that by […]

February 12, 2009

New investment policy ready for a test run

U of T administration has finalized the terms of reference for an advisory committee to oversee and direct investments made out of the university’s $5 billion in assets. The committee, made up of students, faculty, and alumni, will accept nominations starting Feb. 23. Existing investment policy directs the U of T Asset Management Corporation, an […]

February 12, 2009

What do you f***ing hate?

“I HATE THIS F*ING SCHOOL!” UTSU bets you’ve thought that at some time or other, and held a town hall Tuesday to get specifics. UTSU got what it asked for: roughly 40 students showed up for a spirited session. The most pervasive complaint, ironically, turned out to be a lack of communication. John, a history […]

February 9, 2009

Co-op students hit by recession

When he decided to enroll in the Professional Experience Year program, Xavier Snelgrove never imagined that he would be laid off. But Snelgrove is one of the unlucky few U of T students who have lost their PEY jobs thanks to the recession. “Money was a little worrying,” said Snelgrove, a third-year engineering student. “I’d […]

February 9, 2009

UTSC siblings face deportation

Two UTSC students are about to find out where the future will take them. Steve and Trisha Sherman received deportation orders three weeks ago to return to Guyana. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has denied the two asylum in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Board Act. The two have been ordered to leave the country […]

February 9, 2009

Surprise! You’re elected

French Club president Antonin Mongeau was furious when he got voted off the Clubs Committee. Now, because his replacement didn’t actually want the spot, his seat will remain vacant this semester. The committee, which gives recognition and funds to UTSU clubs, has three spots for club executives. The committee was re-struck after the Fall by-elections […]

February 9, 2009

Potty for primates

Before I even meet Shawn Lehman, I get a clue to his lighter side from the door to his office. More specifically, the dozen comics pasted all over, ranging from single-panel gags to Calvin and Hobbes. Lehman, an anthropology professor, is one of ten finalists for the TVO Best Lecturer Competition. U of T has […]

February 9, 2009

Syed keeps SCSU

SCSU president Zuhair Syed has won this year’s executive elections to become the student union’s next president-elect. After ballots were counted Friday night, Syed surpassed his opponent, Daniel Greanya, by more than 170 votes. This year’s elections saw unusually high engagement at UTSC with student protests, a highly publicized radio show, and coverage in university […]

February 9, 2009

Editorial: In search of transparency: the SCSU question

World War I happened largely due to a culture of suspicion, hidden alliances, and private messages. On campus, Scarborough Campus Student Union (SCSU) elections are plagued with the same issues. These past weeks have seen a shameful cycle of secrecy shared equally among the SCSU, groups against SCSU president Zuhair Syed, and individuals afflicted by […]


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