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Muslim extremism in the modern media
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Lead investigative journalist for the CBC, Nazim Baksh gave a presentation on Feb. 9 about perspectives concerning Muslims represented in the media as well as his experiences dealing with the 9-11 attacks in New York City. “Everyone has their own beat in the newsroom,” Baksh said. “There’s the religion beat, the crime beat. In the…
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World in brief: Feb. 16, 2011
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CAIRO, Eygpt After the removal of Hosni Mubarak as the prime minister of Egypt, the country’s military suspended the constitution and announced that they would be controlling the country for the next six months or until elections can be held. The military intends to appoint a counsel that will review the constitution and propose changes,…
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Dead Sea dying
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Deep in the Jordan Valley bordering Israel lies the Dead Sea, one of the most spectacular landscapes on earth. Yet, some environmentalists predict that by the year 2050, this wealth of minerals and resources could completely disappear. James Hamilton, professor of geography and environmental studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, does not entirely agree. “It’s a…
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Feb 9, 2011
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“So go and have fun, but watch out, you can get STDs from doing this, this and this — in fact, from doing everything.” —Juanne Clarke Laurier professor re: the media portrayal of sexuality in Cosmopolitan magazine “My body is telling me ‘you have done bad things to your body, haven’t slept very much —…
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Feb 9, 2011
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Drugs Location: Residence Date: Jan. 31, 2011 @ 12:29 a.m. SCS received a report of students in a Residence using drugs. SCS officers attended and seized a small amount of drugs and paraphernalia. SCS officers attended to Div#3 with the seized items, and submitted for destruction. Graffiti Location: Library 5th floor Date: Jan. 31, 2011…
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The ballad of Hugo Chavez
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In 1998 Venezuela’s political scenario changed dramatically when Hugo Chavez Frias was elected president. Last week, in a mixed tone of celebration and political campaign, Chavez held meetings and events throughout the country to reassert his pledge to the people and celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Bolivarian Revolution. With over a decade in government,…
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World in brief: Feb. 9, 2011
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WASHINGTON DC, U.S.A. On Feb. 3, the United States made it clear that it was time to end the global weapons talks. Reaching an impasse, the U.S. and Russia would develop an agreement that would ban the production of new nuclear weapons. The treaty has since been ratified by the Russian Upper House, the final…
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Six candidates re-elected to WLUSU BOD
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Just moments ago, the results of the 2011-12 WLUSU board of directors elections were announced. Among those newly elected to the board include Sunny Chan, Andrew Chudnovsky, Zach Desson, Luke Dotto, Scott Fleming, Noah Habtemichael, Nick Nyhof, Bill Papanastasiou and Ryan Sher. Candidates who have been re-elected to the board include Jonathan Collaton, Chris Oberle,…
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Feb 2, 2011
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Injured/Sick Person: Location: Athletic Complex Date: January 24, 2011 @ 10:07 pm SCS and ERT attended to the A.C. in response to a report of an exercise related injury. A 21 year old male had injured his knee practicing Tae Kwon Do. He was assessed by ERT and treated on scene. No further medical assistance…
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Feb 2, 2011
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“Please take a button because I spent my entire budget on them.” —Saad Aslam Candidate for the board of governors “I would have to follow the refugee question, of course.” —Aneesh Lal SBESS president defending his referendum question “The constitution is a public document. It’s not a secret, OK? This is not KFC’s chicken recipe.”…
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