Gordon Katic

Are cheap beers and bagels killing the student movement in B.C.?

By Gordon Katic — The Ubyssey (CUP) Photos by Kelsey Woodley When I looked at the new preliminary budget of the AMS, UBC Vancouver’s student union, I was quite impressed by the breadth and scope of the services that they provide. From tutoring and counseling to bars, restaurants, and dental insurance, the AMS is enormous, and it provides invaluable support to every UBC student. I was prepared to write a column lauding the virtues of these services, and commending the executives for their efficient management of this $14 million organization. However, a recent article by Brian Platt of the Canadian…

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