When the electoral dust cleared, Natasha Dhillon was declared next year’s Vice-president Op-Fi by a clear margin of 1945 votes to Travis Fast’s 605. "It’s totally exciting, but it was a really hard race," said Dhillon after the results were posted. "Jordan [Bonner] and Travis [Fast] both did a lot of work for it, so… Continue reading Dhillon takes Op-Fi to the bank
Month: March 2001
Kerr wins Events
The hotly contested Students’ Union Events portfolio is set up for a "good" year, according to the victorious candidates. "I am so excited for next year!" declared Chris Kerr when the results were posted. "It’s going to be a really good commission; we work really well together." Current VP Events Alix d’Archangelo was pleased with… Continue reading Kerr wins Events
Wright wins, White "protests"
With almost 40 per cent of the votes, Barb Wright beat seven candidates to become Students’ Union President. "I’m relieved. Surprised. Relieved," said Wright after the election results were posted last Friday. Wright expressed relief over both the end of the election and the winners of the Vice-presidential races. "I am extremely happy about the… Continue reading Wright wins, White "protests"
Plan won’t cover non-plan doctors
By Вen Li
A year ago, students voted to expand health and dental coverage. A year later, the Students’ Union has done nothing. "It’s pretty clear to me that people don’t want [the changes] right now because of increased cost," said SU Vice-president Operations and Finance Matt Lauzon. "The increase in cost would be substantial, so that’s not… Continue reading Plan won’t cover non-plan doctors
Why do traffic jams occur?
By Nathan Dyck
You’re cruising on your way to school, making good time, when suddenly *bam,* you’re in the middle of a traffic jam. Transportation problems are as old as mankind, and we see more and more problems as our cities become increasingly crowded. But as long as we drive cars, we’ll have traffic. "People should be prepared… Continue reading Why do traffic jams occur?
SU election results
By GNS
President Barb Wright 1,268 Andre Rodrigues 601 Ryan Yau 530 Steve Skitch 293 Danijel Margetic 277 Jonathan Olsen 130 Brad Parkyn 57 Thomas Mathers 37 VP Academic Nic Porco 2,320 Bryndis K. Whitson 709 VP Events Chris Kerr 1,770 Tina Pringle 1,231 Events Commission Oliver Ho 1,727 Sarah Richards… Continue reading SU election results
Been a Long Time
By Ken Clarke
Just when you thought Stevie Ray Vaughn could never be replaced, along comes Double Trouble with a new CD to confirm that fact. Not that they’re daring to emulate their glory days, but the very name of the band conjures up obvious comparisons. Double Trouble is now Tommy Shannon (bass), Chris Layton (drums) and a… Continue reading Been a Long Time
World Connection
By Nicole Kobie
Want to travel? With this compilation, you can go around the world in 15 tracks. World Connection, created by the record company with the same name, is a starter set for world music. Full of upbeat, diverse songs from Peru to Bulgaria, from Portugal to Surinam, this music is like a 200-level course. All the… Continue reading World Connection
Discovery
By Mike Carron
Daft Punk didn’t do it again. In 1996, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo released Homework, a CD that revolutionized house music around the world. Now, it’s 2001 and they’re back with Discovery. Homework caught an entire generation off guard, and the 20-year-old pair blew old school acts out of the clubs. As a whole,… Continue reading Discovery
Back at the Laundromat
By Chris Tihor
This album sounds like it was written at a laundromat. One of many qualities the U.S. Bombs lack is the ability to create a different sound for each of the songs on their newest release Back at the Laundromat Another is the vocals, which are so annoying they almost reach the point of being unbearable.… Continue reading Back at the Laundromat