RCMP receive tips on UBC sexual assaults

Since releasing a sketch of the suspect in the recent rash of sexual assaults at the University of British Columbia, RCMP have received 57 tips, as of Nov. 6.

RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Peter Thiessen stated, “Investigators are prioritizing these tips that have been coming in from individuals across the province and country. We continue to work diligently and thoroughly with all the new information, and are hopeful that we will soon identify the suspect responsible for these assaults.”

The police describe the suspect as a Caucasian male in his mid to late 20s or early 30s, between 5-foot-8 and 6-foot-2, with a long, round chin and face with a straight nose, broad forehead, and short dark hair.

With files from The Ubyssey

Students go chasing waterfalls

Residents at St. Francis Xavier University’s Power Hall AB had a rude awakening on Sunday, Nov. 10 when a flood swept through the residence building. The flood resulted in severe damages to the building, and uprooted the tenants.

Issues with the hot water tank on the fourth floor caused the tank to rupture and water flowed into the three apartments directly below. Damage was limited to the apartments’ kitchens and family rooms. The floors, walls, and ceilings will need to be replaced — work started the same day to repair the damage.

With files from The Xaverian Weekly

McGill prof accused of death threat

Last week, 10 students interrupted a lecture by McGill professor Gary Dunphy, chanting “hey hey, ho, ho, racist profs have got to go.”

The protest was a reaction to reports from earlier this year that Dunphy allegedly harassed graduate student Amr El-Orabi, who then chose to leave McGill to return to his home in Egypt.

Dunphy allegedly made death threats towards El-Orabi, which were captured on a voice recording and shared with Global News. On the recording, El-Orabi can be heard asking, “Is there anything else that you want from me now?” Dunphy then replied, “Yes, your death.”

With files from The McGill Daily