UBC to build new aquatic centre

The University of British Columbia is investing $40 million in the construction of a new aquatic centre, construction of which is set to begin in late July.

The new aquatic center is a response to the poor state of current facilities. Just recently, the current aquatic center had a steam room failure, resulting in its closure for three weeks. The current aquatic center’s problems have persisted for several months to the concern of university officials. According to Kavie Toor of UBC athletics’ facilities and business development, the indoor pool may soon be unsafe to use.

With files from The Ubyssey and Vancouver Sun

U of R deported students return

Two Nigerian University of Regina students have returned to the university after their deportation  eight months earlier. Victoria Ordu and Favour Amadi were deported after violating their visa restrictions by taking jobs at Walmart.

“It’s still like a dream to me you know. It still hasn’t set in yet. We’re very, very happy to be back here to complete our education,” said Amadi.

Some have defended Ordu and Amadi, seeing the punishment as too severe for their mistake. Following rallies held all across Saskatchewan, the Canadian government has changed its policy to allow international students with study permits to work off-campus.

With files from CTV News

Four vie for U of A presidency

Professors from across the country are vying for the opportunity to become president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta. The situation is an open joke on current affairs because 56 people have applied, all in teams of four.

Current U of A president Indira Samarasekera’s salary is ranked among the highest in the country; in 2012, she earned almost $1.2 million in salary and benefits. By applying together, the groups are insinuating that this salary is high enough to support four people, and are protesting the high salaries of university administrators across the country

With files from The Gateway