University Briefs – Jan. 21, 2013

By Alison Roach King’s College no longer under fire After 24 years, King’s college can finally say that it meets fire codes, following two years of...

Study reveals wasp dating game

Male wasps tag females, create harems By Kristina Charania In a lengthy study conducted at SFU, an unusual wasp courting method has been unearthed. Particular parasitoid...

SFSS hires new food and beverage services manager

Newcomer John Flipse looks to improve the sustainability of their services By Alison Roach Photos by Mark Burnham The SFSS recently parted ways with former food and...

New website prevents jetlag

Jay Olson’s new site advises when to look for light to reduce fatigue By Kelli Gustafson Photos by Mark Burnham SFU researcher Jay Olson has been making...

CIC to keep tabs on international students

Fraudulent student permit applicants lead to proposed legislation change By Munatsi Mavhima In the wake of fraudulent applicants, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenny of...

Government loses personal student information

Security breach at Canada Student Loans Program By Laura Howells ST. JOHN’S (CUP) — A division of the Canadian federal government has lost a hard drive...

Two arrests made in Maple Batalia Case

Batalia's ex-boyfriend Gurjinder Dhaliwal charged with first-degree murder By Kelli Gustafson IHIT, along with the Surrey RCMP, held a press conference on December 2, 2012, confirming...

SFU criminology student a serial killer in the making

Kayla Bourque released on probation after eight-month prison sentence By Sahira Memon With dark brown braids, brown eyes, and a slight build, Kayla Bourque appears at...

2013 Brings Uncertainty for Harbour Center’s food court tenants

Harbour Centre's Food Court vendors have been served eviction notices By Amara Janssens Photo courtesy of DA Architects + Planners and SSDG Interiors Inc. On April 1,...

SFU students develop youth mentorship program

The Momentum Youth Development Project runs programs for male youth By Alison Roach Photos By PAMR SFU student Ahmad Chamy and childhood friends Searaj Alam and Idris...