Laurentian University's English Student Newspaper
An official letter from the former CRO, Dan Brunet, states SGA President Charlie Andrews was disqualified for committing several infractions over the campaign period. The first fine was for wearing campaign T-shirts that hadn’t been approved by the CRO, at the candidate open house on March 13. The candidate package[…]
On Page 3, the fourth box, bottom left, is entitled “VP Services candidates,” it should read “Senator candidates.” On Page 8, the photo should be credited by Terri Scherzinger, not Lianna Pisani. On Page 10, the photo caption has a typing error – the word should read “for,” and not[…]
(PRESIDENT) (Note: All information submitted via email by candidates. It is unedited.) -Andy Rollins In my four years as a Laurentian student, I have always been extremely passionate about making students’ quality of living better! As a Residence Assistant in my third year, I helped the residents of the complex[…]
By Ron Guillet The Laurentian Lady Vees’ basketball team did not make the playoffs, but that was never the expectation as the team boasts a young core brimming with potential. The Lady Vees finished the season with a 4-18 record with a team that had several new additions compared to[…]
By Ron Guillet The Laurentian Voyageurs’ basketball team wrapped up its season on Feb.25, and it was one for the Laurentian history books. The Voyageurs finished with an 11-11 record on the regular season and finished fourth in the East division to secure its first home playoff game in the[…]
Elections take place March 21 and March 22, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at most polling stations. Here are a list of candidates: -Presidential candidates: Charlie Andrews, Andy Rollins and Steve Sutherland. -VP (of issues) candidates: Olivia Coady, Kimberly Hempell, Joey Kiraga, Nathan Gregory Knott and Jarrod Shook.-VP (of[…]
By Matt Rabey Black History month is traditionally held every February and is recognised by Canada, The United States and Great Britain. This year, cultural affairs commissioner Precious Gambrah is one of the main organizers behind the events planned for Black History month. Gambrah said, in regards to the timing:[…]
By Kallie Berens For 38 years, Suzanne Pharand has worked at Laurentian University under the title of switchboard operator receptionist clerk. From Monday to Friday, Pharand sits in the glass box in the main entrance of Laurentian University, waiting to direct people and to answer their questions, in person and[…]
By Lianna Pisani More than 100 mining engineering students from across Canada, representing 10 universities, gathered Feb. 23 to 26 to mark and compete in the twenty-second annual Canadian Mining Games competition, hosted by Laurentian University. Laurentian’s 12-person team was comprised of engineering students from the Bharti School of Engineering;[…]
By Lianna Pisani Following the tragic and untimely deaths of four Laurentian undergraduate students in January, the LU community came together to honour them by holding a celebration of life memorial on Feb. 3, 2012. Members of the LU community are now working to create bursaries to honor Hillary Afelskie[…]