2008 Woodie Awards
Incumbent president unchallenged
Arts students will take to the polls on Wednesday to vote for their Arts Undergraduate Society executives in an election with a flurry of contested seats as well as an acclaimed incumbent president. A total of 15 candidates will vie for the vice-presidential positions of events, external, finance and internal as well as three representative positions to the Students' Society.
Tuition for post-secondary education proves to be a contentious issue
Students spending their reading break in warmer locales may have missed the breaking news out of Quebec City last Wednesday. As expected, Quebec Premier Jean Charest asked Lieutenant-Governor Lise Thibault to dissolve the National Assembly in advance of a March 26 election.
Landlord registry hopes to ease woes
It's that time of year again, when McGill students emerge from their warm apartments and brave the cold weather in search of what they hope will be a better living situation. Many seasoned apartment hunters are equipped with a bad attitude and a cynical eye from bad experiences with the renting process and landlord relationships that leave much to be desired.
Members still optimistic
Although it generated enthusiasm when created at the beginning of the school year, the Students' Society's Flying Squad, intended to be a group of McGill students that could be mobilized to represent SSMU at various demonstrations, never found its wings. Vice-President External Max Silverman, who thought of the concept behind the group, admitted that it has not met since November.
Cyclists shovel for accessible winter cycle
The sun was shining bright and the thermometer read a balmy -3 C this past Sunday afternoon on what could have been a perfect day to go for a bike ride, if only the city's bike paths weren't covered in snow. For members of VéloCité Montreal, a cycling enthusiast group, this is a problem that needs to be rectified.
Groups protest security certificates as unjust
Located in Bath, Ont., the Kingston Immigration Holding Centre opened on April 24, 2006 to detain individuals suspected of terrorist activity by the Canada Border Services Agency. Many people have been under custody without warrant or charge, leading to the Centre being dubbed "Guantanamo North" for acts that critics say violate the rights and freedoms of individuals.
Swimming program temporarily relocates
Making Waves, a non-profit organization for special needs children had recently been expelled from McGill facilities. On Feb. 9, a child suffering from diarrhea defecated in the pool, resulting in the entire McGill Currie Gym pool being drained. Although at first it seemed to be a minor issue, two weeks later, McGill athletics contacted the organization and told them they would no longer be able to use the pool.
McGill shuts door to new Windows After several years of development and delays, Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista, hit stores last month, providing a new alternative for users as well as a set of integration challenges for businesses and institutions.
