University Briefs

Western University  referendum hacked   Referendum questions for Western University’s student council elections were hacked on Valentine’s Day by a prankster student who asked voters to choose...

SFU axes Latin American studies major

On February 6, SFU senate voted to dissolve the Latin American studies (LAS) major and joint major program. The rationale presented at the meeting stated:...

BASS board of governors instituted

<strong>By <a href="http://159.203.128.194/tag/jennifer-bednard">Jennifer Bednard</a></strong>   President addresses concerns that the new structure may be less democratic   Students in the Business Administration Student Society will be seeing some...

Imaging tool maps muscles in 3D

<strong>By <a href="http://159.203.128.194/tag/alison-roach">Alison Roach</a></strong> The project makes it easier to look at contracted muscles by speeding up the imaging process   James Wakeling, an associate professor of...

SFSS builds “think tank” for SUB consultations

The space will be used to introduce the student union building and gain support from the student body. As part of an ongoing bid to...

BoG election results announced

In last week’s election, Arry Dhillon and Andreas Pilarnos were elected to represent the student body on the SFU Board of Governors for a...

Tanning is out?

Local cancer groups fight to ban indoor tanning The Canadian Cancer Society’s B.C. and Yukon division is fighting to establish what they consider long-overdue legislation...

SFU entrepreneurs face off in competition

Texts 4 Health winner develops technology to help practitioners communicate with patients using mobile phones The fourth annual Coast Capital Venture Prize Competition finals, which...

SFU students help restore burned museum

Chase museum damaged as a result of arson An SFU archeological conservation class is traveling to Chase, B.C. to help restore and conserve precious artifacts...

UVic anti-abortion club loses public space privileges

University of Victoria Students’ Society board votes to censure and suspend group’s booking privileges for public spaces Victoria (CUP) — After more than three months of...