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By Kailin Samuels On Thursday, October 10th, the LUPSA (Laurentian University Political Science Association) will be hosting a debate event in anticipation of the upcoming federal election. The event will be held in the Parker Building Atrium at 10:00 a.m. Darius Garneau, president of LUPSA says these kinds of debates take place every year for all kinds of elections. […]
By Shanleigh Brosseau, Editor-in-Chief Laurentian University says it will only be releasing opt-out numbers to the three student associations– the Students General association (SGA), the AEF (Association des étudiantes et étudiants francophones), and the Graduate Students’ Association. The Student Choice Initiative, put into effect this year, allowed students to opt-out of paying fees for services that were mandatory in previous years. Some[…]
By Kailin Samuels A mandatory $50 Mental Health and Wellness fee will mean new changes to Laurentian campus’ mental health and wellness services. The $50 fee was part of a 2018 referendum, which passed as students voted in favour of increasing the fee. Érik Labrosse, director of Student Life, says the funding of over $300,000 dollars will be used[…]
How our ‘use’ of Laurentian Beach has become ‘abuse’ by Carissa Holliday When the end of summer comes around, the students of Laurentian don’t let the memories die down. During Frosh Week, the Students’ General Association (SGA) promotes the use of Laurentian’s beach by holding their yearly “Beach Day” – filled with live[…]
Referendum fail, tuition freeze blamed for fee increase, Laurentian University says by Jordan Clancy A 2018 referendum on student fees has left Varsity Athletics with the challenge of seeking more funding. Dr. Serge Demers, the Interim Vice-President of Academic and Provost and Peter Hellstrom, the Director of Voyageur Athletics, sent a letter to student[…]
by Lacey Hambleton The Student’s General Association (SGA) concluded their Welcome Week themed ‘Camp Laurentian’ with LUL Fest. Following the conclusion of LUL fest, Tomas Antolin Grant, the SGA’s VP of Student Life, revealed the event did not progress smoothly due to changes with student fees. “This year was a[…]
by Shanleigh Brosseau, Editor in Chief Mathew Dueck, a third-year student in Indigenous Social Work and student leader on campus was announced as one of the 10 students awarded the 3M National Scholarship. The award was first introduced by 3M in 2012 to honour Canadian undergraduate students who have demonstrated qualities of outstanding leadership, and[…]
by Jacob Wenghofer, columnist Climate change is quite easily one of the most pressing issues of our time, and one which has inflamed the passion of youth around the world, as shown by the recent climate change strikes led by elementary and high school students. Much like our parents and grandparents, who grew up[…]
by Erica Scoville, Reporter Social Work student Hediyeh Karimian, Law and Justice student Litha Ncansia, and Health Promotion student Kadre Gray have come together to bring humanity, equity and justice to the Laurentian University campus. Their student group U.L.U. is in its beginning stages, but that’s not to say they haven’t already made an impact on[…]
by Catherine Biskupski, reporter The Student General Association says they are listening to students’ concerns about Doug Ford’s Student Choice Initiative. Amidst uncertainty about what the new government legislation regarding student association funding means for students, the SGA hosted an “Ask Me Anything” question and answer period Tuesday. The q & a was an opportunity for students, club leaders, and faculty to ask questions[…]