Mobile emergency app launched at MUN

Free phone service will allow students one-touch access to security services

By Marie King

On Jan. 19, Guardly, a mobile personal safety app for iPhone, Blackberry, Android, and Windows Phone 7, launched at 67 universities across Canada, including Memorial University.

News This Week: Feb 2, 2012

By Paul Hussey

Dining hall rodent startles residence eaters While a rodent was seen scurrying around Dining Hall inside Hatcher House on Jan. 24, Dave Sorensen, Memorial University’s associate director of communications, says there isn’t anything for students to be concerned about. “We take it very seriously, and that’s why there’s pest control checking every week,” he said. “But I think this whole...

NDP leadership candidates campaign in St. John’s

Dewar and Nash make stops at MUN, talk tuition to students

By Stephen F. Power

With less than 60 days to go until the federal NDP’s leadership election, St. John’s played host to two leadership candidates late last week—showing signs that the city has become a battleground in the race, according to at least one party member.

Metrobus U-Pass wanted for students, but not yet: MUNSU

Students’ Union makes changes to budgetary regulations to improve accountability

By Paul Hussey - MUNSU Beat

Metrobus has to make a number of changes to improve its services before the MUN Students’ Union (MUNSU) agrees to instate the option of a university bus-pass—or “U-Pass”— for undergraduate students.

Former MUNSU director re-hired

Kareem Alhassan moves into role of WalkSafe Co-ordinator

By Paul Hussey

A former executive director on the MUN Students’ Union (MUNSU) who resigned from his position in the fall semester has been re-hired by MUNSU.

International Development Week hits MUN for the third year

Event promotes involvement of youth in international development

By Marie King

Each year, at the beginning of February, students are invited to take action and participate in Canada’s international development efforts through a number of events across the country. For the third year in a row, MUN students will be getting the chance to share in this opportunity.

Professional attitudes, professional dress

MUN Rotaract launches “Suit Up” fundraiser for Broken Earth, while developing leadership skills

By Paul Hussey

MUN Rotaract president Nathan Barnes says that those interested in attending his organisation’s upcoming “Suit Up” fundraiser party for Broken Earth don’t necessarily have to dress in three-piece suits and gala dresses, but it is encouraged.

Province partners with Marine Institute

Ocean Net youth conference introduces students to ocean-related careers

By Paul Hussey

Even though the future of the fishery and seal industry in this province are still mired in uncertainty, the provincial government and Memorial University are committed to making youth interested in the possibility of pursuing ocean-related careers.

MUN shaves for the brave

Third annual fundraiser raises money and hope for young people fighting cancer

By Paul Hussey

When a young person is diagnosed with cancer, oftentimes their biggest fight is not only with disease but also with the isolation of being separated from their friends.

Making a stand for aboriginal rights

Thomas Dymond wants to end discrimination and misconceptions at MUN

By Paul Hussey

Memorial University is still discriminatory towards aboriginal students, says Thomas Dymond. That’s why the third-year student and aboriginal representative on the MUN Students’ Union has been working over the past number of months to improve perception of aboriginal people on campus.

National Geographic pairs with CPAWS-NL to develop geotourism project

Community meeting to be held on Jan. 23 to discuss the project

By Tim O’Brien

Last year, National Geographic paired with organizations in Newfoundland to develop plans to design a globally branded National Geographic map and companion website aimed at tourism in Eastern Newfoundland.

Department of Folklore releases book in memory of Peter Narváez

Sonny’s Dream is a collection of essays written by the late folklorist

By Tim O’Brien

The Department of Folklore will be releasing an updated collection of essays written by the late Peter Narváez. The collection, titled Sonny’s Dream: Essays on Newfoundland Folklore and Popular Culture, includes updated versions of 15 significant essays written by Narváez over the course of his career as a professor of folklore at Memorial.

Websites blackout in protest

Largest online protest ever took place this past Wednesday

By Bruce Lilly

Wikipedia and thousands of other sites closed their doors last Wednesday to protest two new laws drafted by US legislators. Many experts conclude that the proposed laws—the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and its companion, the Protect IP act (PIPA)—would give corporations and the American government unprecedented powers of censorship over the internet.

AIESEC chapter officially instated

Global youth organization opens first chapter in this province

By Paul Hussey

It took months of hard work and preparation, but Memorial University’s AIESEC initiative group were overjoyed when they became fully instated last week at a conference in Montreal.

The Works introduces female-only weight room slots

Change angers some students, but The Works says it’s on a trial basis

By Paul Hussey

In an effort to make women feel more comfortable during their workouts at the Weights and Plates and Toning Studios this semester, The Works is kicking the men out a couple of times a week.