Drawing the line for smokers
Could a smoking ban at Eastern Health mean a smoke-free Memorial?
Gina Gill
Eastern Health issued a statement on March 2 to remind everyone about their zero-tolerance smoking policy, and while the program aims to better the health of the general public, nicotine addicts are left doubting those involved in the anti-cigarette campaign. In a press release earlier this week, Vickie Kaminski, CEO of Eastern Health, thanked those who’ve adhered to the anti-tobacco...
[Read the full story]Got Internet?
University aims to upgrade wireless, students see no change
Kenny Sharpe
Administrators at Memorial have recently taken the initiative to upgrade the state of the university’s wireless Internet network. While they are saying that improvements have been made, students and library staff are still finding it hard to connect. Patrick Knee, who is a network administrator for Computing and Communications with Memorial, says he wants to get the word out there...
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Unidentified chemicals a cause for reaction
Cylinders removed safely from education building
Kenny Sharpe
A hazardous waste company successfully removed a quantity of unidentified chemicals from Memorial’s Education building on Feb. 27, as university administration took zero chances when it came to the health and safety of its students and staff. Sometime during the week of Feb. 23, officials with Memorial found numerous chemical containers and gas cylinders as part of an ongoing sweep...
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International Women’s Day to promote equal rights, equal opportunity
MI involved in women’s development, globally
Chelsea Howard
International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on March 8. This day marks the political, economic, and cultural impact women have made on a global scale. Each year, a different theme is chosen to convey the tone of the entire day. This year’s theme is “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All.” Kelly Moret, of Memorial’s Marine Institute (MI)...
[Read the full story]Our bills are paid, with money in the bank
MUNSU loses $150,000; accountants say financial future is bright
Kenny Sharpe
The last general meeting for the MUN Students’ Union (MUNSU) saw heated and lengthy debates regarding the state of the union’s finances. While there was confusion and premature assumptions that MUNSU would be shutting down sometime soon, accountants for the union later said there is no need for panic. The Feb. 10 meeting was dominated by two issues, both brought...
[Read the full story]CHMR live from the JUNOs
Daytime broadcast powered by peddle-bike.
Kenny Sharpe
Campus radio station CHMR will be on air when the Juno awards come to St. John’s in April. The MUN-based station hopes to have the opportunity to chat with and interview some of the greatest names in Canadian music. CHMR 93.5 FM will be located in the Delta Hotel, main lobby, during the day of the Juno award ceremony, scheduled...
[Read the full story]Rez life: MUN’s musical chairs
residence living situations still causing concern for some students
Ben Wolthers
After several months of renovations and delays, the doors of Blackall house were opened. Those moving in weren’t the former members of Blackall, but those of Rothermere. Rothermere house is next in line for the already-behind-schedule renovations that are set to span all 10 residences, and cost $3-million per house. Despite some general annoyance regarding the physical move, the mood...
[Read the full story]Break dancing student brings some Power to MUNSU
Matt Power hired to be the new coordinator of student life
Gina Gill
After Bradley Russell’s resignation from his elected position as Executive Director of Student Life last semester, Matt Power applied for job of Coordinator of Student Life, an interim position set up fulfill the duties until the next general election. Power will carry on Russell’s work for the time being. He reportedly wants the student body to be aware of the...
[Read the full story]Eliminating tuition fees?
CFS calls for more government funding, less student debt
Kenny Sharpe
The provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador was presented with a written submission of requests this past weekend. The submission brought to light six specific areas involving tuition, grants and program expansion. If addressed, the CFS believes that their requests will benefit students, academia, and the province as a whole. The document, compiled by the province’s chapter of the Canadian...
[Read the full story]An ‘anti-democratic’ decision?
St. John’s chapter supports international anti-prorogation campaign
Chelsea Howard
Canadians from across the country are stepping up to protest Stephen Harper’s recent decision to prorogue parliament for the second time in 18 months. According to Lindsay Harding, co-ordinator of the St. John’s anti-prorogation rally, the nature of the response from hundreds of thousands of Canadians suits the offense. “After Stephen Harper prorogued parliament, a national movement sprung up on...
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Bridging the disability gap
Funding to raise level of accessibility, lower elevator buttons
Kenny Sharpe
Carrie-Ann Bugden would rather spend her time going over the things she has in common with other university students rather than delve into the condition that has required her to use a wheelchair most of her life. Bugden, who represents students with disabilities with the MUN Students’ Union (MUNSU), says the only difference between her and someone who can walk...
[Read the full story]Union election slated for March
Proposed two tier system has higher turnout, less acclamation – maybe
Kenny Sharpe
The last Board of Directors meeting for the MUN Students’ Union (MUSNU) was held on Jan. 27 in Council Chambers. As you are beginning to get a handle on the cold and sluggish winter semester, things are starting to heat up on the Students’ Union side. With a general election date in sight, light begins to shine on executive credit...
[Read the full story]Memorial students organize Haiti relief efforts
Breezeway benefit sends aid from one island to another
Ryan Belbin
Ten days after Haiti was devastated by a massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake, the Breezeway hosted an all-day benefit concert. The Memorial University of Newfoundland Students’ Union (MUNSU) collaborated with Oxfam, the Canadian Federation of Students, The Graduate Students’ Union, and MUN HOPE, to organize the appropriately titled “From One Island to Another.” The concert began at 3 p.m. on Jan. 22,...
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Students’ union pressures professors
Proposed changes to calendar to see student evaluations returned faster
Kenny Sharpe
Professors at Memorial may soon find themselves hurrying to correct and return student work faster, as students’ union representatives push to amend a section of the university calendar. Should a new motion pass, section 5.6.4 “The Correction and Return of Student Work” will be added to the university calendar, the document that contains university rules and regulations. The section has...
[Read the full story]Education minister announces funding for infrastructure
MUN’s campus set to become more modern, accessible
Chelsea Howard and Chelsea Howard
The provincial government is dishing out more money to MUN. Education minister Darin King and MUN’s president pro tempore Chris Loomis held a press conference on Jan. 25 to announce funding the government has made available in order to expand and improve Memorial’s programs and infrastructure. King said at the beginning of the presentation that the funding will specifically benefit...
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