Clark Zhao
TransLink to review public art policy
September 30, 2013TransLink is currently reviewing its policy on public arts after the recent outcry drawn from the announcement that $615,000 is to be spent on three public art installations at Skytrain stations. TransLink approved the installation of pieces at Main Street-Science World, Metrotown, and Commercial-Broadway stations, as part of an upgrade to the Expo Line. Nancy Olewiler, TransLink board of directors chair, defended the practice of paying for art at different points of the transit system, but said that the method of selecting pieces and the amounts spent are to be reviewed, according to Burnaby Newsleader. Gordon Price, a former member…
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The demise of Toonie Tuesday
September 16, 2013Burnaby campus’ Highland Pub has cancelled its signature Toonie Tuesday offer, a deal that allowed students to indulge in jalapeno poppers, burgers, fries, edamame beans, spring rolls, or queso sticks on Tuesday nights in return for their pocket change. The…
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University Briefs
September 2, 2013Former UW professor charged for child porn Former University of Waterloo professor Sandy Thorburn has been charged with the production and possession of child pornography, along with juvenile prostitution and internet luring after being seized with a 17-year-old girl in…
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Senate votes to recognize TRC BC national event
July 15, 2013Last Monday, SFU Senate voted to officially recognize Reconciliation Week, a week of events by separate organizations Reconciliation Canada and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC), which will take place from Sept. 16 to 22. Senate has granted…
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