By Aliza
Editor, the Gauntlet,Re: “Controversial Perspective,” Jan 30, 2003. It is interesting to note the contrast in behaviour at recent Palestinian student and Jewish student sponsored events in Canada. Although the Neturei Karta is as unrepresentative of “Jewish perspective” as snake handlers in the Southern United States are of “Christian perspective,” Jewish students did not prevent… Continue reading Different perspectives on controversy
Editor, the Gauntlet,Re: “Controversial Perspective,” Jan 30, 2003. I first write to congratulate Mr. Rothbauer and the Gauntlet for possessing sufficient editorial fortitude to publish this article, and secondly to thank the organizers of the event. While I do not agree with Weiss’ anti-Zionist views, I agree with seeing them in print, despite the wishes… Continue reading Re: “Controversial Perspective,”
By Ben Zendel
Editor, the Gauntlet,Re: “Controversial Perspective,” Jan 30, 2003. This article makes it seem like Zionism is unpopular and wrong. It also makes it seem like most Jewish people do not support Zionism. While I do not support aggressive settlements into “disputed land” as have been done by the Israeli government, I do support Zionism, and… Continue reading More Controversial Prospectives
These two referendum questions both have relatively similar pros and cons. On one hand, both are noble causes that do offer real help. The Student Refugee Program is a great charity that has helped, and will continue to help, students from developing nations attend our post secondary institutions. Volunteer Services gives students valuable experience to… Continue reading Refugee Student & Volunteer Services
By Barb Wright
With the Board of Governors meeting quickly approaching, and with differential tuition on the table, student support for the SU will be an important asset in their campaign and their lobbying. While the committee is split on the actual merits of differential tuition–in many ways, it makes sense on a conceptual level–the current model proposed… Continue reading Differential Tuition
Why last year’s increase failed was a mystery to many people, but students who depend on the plan for extended benefits have felt the effects this year. With coverage significantly reduced already, without this additional funding it will continue to deteriorate. With that, the Students’ Union is asking students to approve a $7.50 per semester… Continue reading Health and Dental
This supplement is the Gauntlet’s look at the issues and people surrounding the 2003 SU General Election. To vote online, visit the Students’ Union web site or (if you don’t have flash) the Infonet. Elections run Feb. 12-14.
Doig made an impression when she presented her well-researched platform despite the fact she has no SU experience. Dotted with most of the issues a VP External should consider, she has opinions on what is wrong regarding issues like the CHST and parental contributions for student loans. A strength Doig emphasized in the interview was… Continue reading VP External: Kari Doig–Qualified
Batiuk is currently an External Commissioner, but that year of experience doesn’t set her apart from her fellow candidate with no SU experience. However, that’s not to say she’s lacking but just merely qualified. Her platform outlines the problems with the student loan program and CHST program–nothing new there. It also outlines her ideas to… Continue reading VP External: Lauren Batiuk–Qualified
If you’re acclaimed, I suppose you don’t need to try to impress. But it wouldn’t really hurt. Nicolaides has the experience necessary to competently maintain the VP academic position. However, his lack of ideas and longing to maintain the “good things” put into place by his predecessor makes him slightly unqualified. Perhaps if there was… Continue reading VP Academic: Demetrios Nicolaides–Unqualified