Capilano students shift the focus off labour disputes
[WEST VANCOUVER] — The Capilano Students’ Union (CSU) has established a new program called Change the Conversation. This program aims to focus on the more positive aspects, news, and successes of the campus.
The Capilano University’s student society started this program in order to move past issues between faculty, staff, and Capilano administration, which have been occupying the news’ mainstage. In addition, students will be able to participate in Change the Conversation by contributing their own content.
CSU Student Senate Representative Ben Glassen, who is spearheading the initiative, explained, “We realized that any effort to bring back positive news coverage to Cap should be a grassroots student led initiative.”
With files from Capilano Courier
BB guns terrorize Waterloo
[WATERLOO] — Waterloo Regional police are investigating cases involving pedestrians being shot at with pellets from a BB gun near the University of Waterloo campus, possibly for the fourth time.
On Sept 14, two pedestrians heard the sounds of a pellet gun but police were unable to find any pellets or a gun. The first reported attack, on September seventh, resulted in a student suffering a serious injury to the eye.
Further incidents were reported, though fortunately no one was injured. The police reminded the public to “be cautious in the area and to be aware of their surroundings.”
With files from The Imprint
Concert hall ownership under dispute
[CALGARY] — University of Calgary (U of C) is in dispute with the Students’ Union over who rightfully owns MacEwan Hall (“MacHall”), a concert hall on U of C campus.
Negotiations over the management started two and a half years ago, with the agreement expiring on December ninth. “We have a pretty strong set of facts on our side as far as ownership goes and we think it’s fair that students know about it,” said Students’ Union President Levi Nilson. U of C Provost Dru Marshall expressed disappointment with the union’s position, adding “The U of C will continue to negotiate with the SU in good faith, and is committed to achieving a fair and equitable agreement for the operation of MacHall.”
With files from The Gauntlet
