Gerda Peachey did not kill the sex show
Peachey’s beliefs did not effect the removal or reinstatement of the show, yet her name was used and her words were misquoted in a series of media broadcasts.
NDP critic for Advanced Education visits Trades and Technology Centre
This past Friday, Michelle Mungall, Advanced Education and Labour Market Critic for the NDP, visited various post-secondary institutions in the area escorted by Wyatt Scott, a vocal NDP member and UFV student. One of her stops was at UFV’s Trades and Technology Centre (TTC).
Oxfam: Black Gold
On March 14, OXFAM and Fair Trade Vancouver presented a film in order to make students more aware of the need for fair trade products. The very heart-touching film Black Gold hit the audience hard, allowing viewers to see the day-to-day struggles of a coffee grower in Ethiopia. Where on average a coffee-grower makes a meager eight pennies a day, big-name coffee industries make an average of $80 billion a day. The film followed fair trade coffee advocates from cooperative farms to the small-hut auction houses to the big name houses in New York City, where the prices of coffee are decided.
Conservative government passes controversial crime bill
The Canadian government finally came through with their promise. The very publicized and controversial omnibus crime bill, “Safe Streets and Communities Act,” made its way through the House of Commons just days before Prime Minister Harper’s 100 sitting days declaration was about to expire.
CIVL asks for $2 increase in next referendum
The upcoming CIVL Radio referendum, set to take place at the end of March, is a compromise from the campus radio station’s previous referendum, which failed to pass by a slim margin in December, asking for a $2 increase to student fees instead of $4.
SUS Board of Directors decided for the coming year
The votes are in. Student Union Society (SUS) elections have come to a close and the SUS Board of Directors for next year has been decided. While SUS president Carlos Vidal was reelected for another term, as many of the current board members will be graduating this semester, a whole roster of new faces will be seen in the SUS office in the upcoming year.
Athletics director hosts info session: The case for the Campus Recreation Fee
A low turnout did nothing to dissuade the motivated Bertram along with Susan Francis from Student Life, who hosted an information session regarding the proposed campus recreation fee and referendum ahead of the March 19 to 21 voting period. The cost to students, the potential benefits, and what to do about those who don’t or won’t care were all topics up for discussion.
Orientation Leader recruitment begins
Student Life is currently looking for UFV students to volunteer to be Orientation leaders this September. O-leaders, after being trained, help new students find their way around campus. The role may be best suited to students with an interest in volunteer opportunities on campus, as well as those who enjoy leading activities. It may also suit those interested in a free shirt.
The business perspective of Towne Cinema Centre: How to compete in the big leagues
For many of us UFV students who grew up in Abbotsford, Towne Cinema Centre has been a staple of the city. Its laid back atmosphere has always been a comfortable place to go see a movie. And while the theatre may lack in certain features that the larger cinemas boast, it also certainly isn’t without charm.
Annual Career Fair results in mixed reactions
Similar to the years before, not a lot was noticeably different. The layout was the same, with aisles of different company concessions, which allowed for quick mini-information sessions, the ultimate purpose of the event.
Mi CASA es su CASA
As Student Union Society (SUS) candidates discussed a variety of student-related issues in the recent all-candidates meetings during SUS elections campaign which ended last week, a topic that continually resurfaced was that of SUS’s affiliation with the higher education advocacy group, the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA). But what is this group, and why is SUS’s membership a contentious issue among SUS board members?
UFV student speaks out for animal welfare
Rather than being a pushy protest group, Lauren Hannem, who founded the Protection of Animal Well-Being by Students (PAWS) group on campus, has made an effort to ensure that PAWS is an organization with the goal of informing students about animal issues.
Supporting UFV athletics could get costly: SUS and Athletics Department to hold referendum on fee increase
For a full time fourth year student paying $2398 in tuition, that fee would be close to $72. That would make the Activity and Wellness fee larger than the U-Pass fee, the SUS fee, and the SUS building fee. For international students, the price would be even higher, as the fee is based on percentage of tuition.
Prospera Credit Union wins Top Employer Award in Abbotsford
Last week, Vibrant Abbotsford, a local group that recognizes businesses who excel in providing high-quality work benefits and conditions for employees, awarded Prospera Credit Union with their Top Employer Award.
Conference on equality on its way to becoming an annual event
The second annual Advocates for Equality Leadership Conference took place at U-House this past Friday evening and Saturday. Hosted by Student Life, the conference focused on cultural diversity, racism and self-awareness.
“What Can I Do with My Arts Degree?” event highlights career possibilities
It’s a question that all arts students have asked themselves. No one wants to be waiting tables while an English literature degree hangs on their wall. The variety of possible arts careers, however, often leaves students feeling overwhelmed. This confusion is what prompted the February 29 event.
Start the bus, UFV!
An Abbotsford-Chilliwack connector bus could become a reality if the candidates for VP east have their way.
CIVL Radio rolls out into the community
CIVL Radio has been working towards a stronger visual presence in the Abbotsford community in the form of advertisements on the side of three Trans-Link buses in Abbotsford and an application for a permanent broadcasting license.
Jodie Emery on pot and progressive politics
Jodie Emery, referred to as the “Princess of Pot” by some, discusses marijuana legalization—and the politics around it—with The Cascade.
Prospective SUS reps tackle student indifference
The hot button issue of student apathy once again took centre stage at last Wednesday’s Student Union Society (SUS) election’s all-candidates meeting, where hopeful SUS representatives offered a variety of solutions to this endemic problem facing an expanding and decentralized university.
Stickland alleges Beer and Beck campaign poster violates election rules
A new campaign poster for SUS candidates Marin Beck and Celina Beer is attracting some controversy over allegations that it violates a section of the UFV student union society governing manual.
Can evolution and faith co-exist?
The Biology and Chemistry Student Association hosted a talk last Friday with Dr. Barbara Moon, a biology professor here at UFV that began with her stating that in contrast to Richard Dawkins’ views, there doesn’t need to be a conflict between evolution and faith.
Is Canada pro-choice?
John Sutherland at a speech entitled “Canada Isn’t Pro-Choice: Why I Wish it Was,” hosted by UFV’s Life Link on February 21, attempted to shed some light on the heated abortion debate.
Facebook to be publicly traded
Until now, founder Mark Zuckerberg and company have steered clear of the stock exchange and chosen to remain a private company, but now Facebook has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO), meaning it will soon be publically traded.
