University Briefs

By Arianne Madden Glitch causes UBC to overcharge students for tuition An external payment processing company contracted to handle thousands of University of British Columbia students’...

U-Pass thieves deported on charges of fraud

By David Dyck Two Chinese identity thieves had stolen over 100 U-Passes A Chinese couple who are convicted of U-Pass fraud were deported late last year. The...

Worms survive in space

By Sahira Memon Scientists hope results will lead to prolonged manned space flights The greatest risk to humans on extended space excursions is radiation damage due...

Search begins for new associate VP-academic

By Graham Cook After two five-year terms, Krane is leaving the associate VP-A position In a recent email release, SFU announced the creation of a search...

Lack of report cards won’t hinder graduating students in B.C.

By Arshy Mann Teachers on ‘controlled strike’ required to provide marks for students applying to post-secondary institutions, scholarships VANCOUVER (CUP) — Teachers in British Columbia may...

PSSU surveys political science undergrads

By Michael Brophy Results show general satisfaction, but frustration with course availability The SFU Political Science Student Union (PSSU) has been working towards a survey initiative...

SFSS officially out of the CFS

By David Dyck After three years of conflict, and over $450,000 in legal fees, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) has officially left the Canadian...

Former SFU chancellor Milton Wong dies at 72

By Graham Cook Philanthropist remembered for extensive contributions to community On December 31, 2011, SFU chancellor emeritus Milton Wong, founder of financial management company M.K. Wong...

Suspect vehicle identified in murder of SFU student

By Sahira Memon No arrests to date in Maple Batalia’s murder A 12-second surveillance clip released by the police has brought to light new information regarding...

Wikipedia increasingly used as a teaching tool in university classrooms

By Andrew Jeffrey Online resource gives student writing larger readership EDMONTON (CUP) — A handful of University of Alberta classes have introduced Wikipedia to their classrooms...