Leah Bjornson
University Briefs
July 29, 2013Shelter from the storm The University of Calgary has taken in over 300 flood evacuees from across southern Alberta, housing them in the campus’ residence buildings, which have more space in the summer semester. Since the massive flooding that began on June 19 and has forced over 100,000 Albertans from their homes, there has been a continuous flow of evacuees into U of C residence. According to City of Calgary community development worker Zorian Klymochk, what was “supposed to be a 72-hour response [has] turned into a three-week response.” With funds provided by the municipal and federal government, evacuees have…
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SFU’s niche clubs help students find theirs
July 22, 2013Thomas Hobbes described the life of man as “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.” Despite being somewhat overused, this quote does posit important questions about our society: if man is so solitary in nature, why is he so eager to…
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Students urge SFU to divest from fossil fuels
July 22, 2013In pursuit of a greener future at Simon Fraser University, Sustainable SFU has joined the the Fossil Free Canada campaign in an effort to convince the university to divest from oil, gas, and fossil fuel companies. The group is arguing…
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Research Roundup
July 22, 2013HomesNow says not right now For many living in the Lower Mainland, finding an affordable home or rental property can be extremely challenging, although the reasons why Vancouver’s housing market is so expensive are not exactly clear. To rectify this,…
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Board Shorts
July 22, 2013Students At-Large Appointed to Build SFU The SFSS Board of Directors voted to appoint six At-Large Representatives last Thursday for the Build SFU Student Advisory Committee. These students will help the Committee to provide feedback and recommendations on its plans…
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Cocktails and dreams
July 15, 2013Last Monday, the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in downtown Vancouver hosted the MadeWithLove National Mixology Competition Vancouver Finals, a competition where mixologists try to win over the public, media, and jury alike with unique and complex cocktail creations.…
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University Briefs
July 15, 2013Silver: not only effective against werewolves In a paper entitled “Silver Enhances Antibiotic Activity Against Gram-Negative Bacteria,” researchers Jose Ruben Morones-Ramirez, Jonathan Winkler, Catherine Spina and James Collins have found that the element is effective in fighting bacteria. Bacteria, which…
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Parking wars
July 15, 2013Parking at the SFU Burnaby campus is in for a major overhaul this fall, as development has resulted in a loss of 1000 spots for students and staff alike. Plans for housing development by UniverCity on the Burnaby campus were…
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SFU’s faith-based clubs promote dialogue and unity
July 8, 2013Every day, whether we’re turning on the news or jumping on the bus, we are confronted by the same age-old debate: where is the place for religion in our society? Some may feel our world is becoming increasingly secular, citing…
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SFU Food Bank to undergo radical changes
July 8, 2013Over the past 20 years, the SFU Food Bank has provided undergraduate students with much-needed groceries and nutrition information in difficult times. However, recent challenges such as insufficient storage and lack of knowledge may bring an end to the current…
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