opinion May 16th
Last Words: April 12, 2012 edition
Parting shots and snap judgments on today’s issues. April 12, 2012: UBC’s ill-conceived plan to start classes on January 2, 2013, and the success of Block Party and Undie Run.
Wakefield: How UBC can make construction less of a headache
It’s hard to argue that the never-ending construction isn’t negatively impacting the student experience. The university needs to take steps to avoid embittering students—many of whom won’t see the finished product.
Warwick: Hard funding decisions necessary for UBC Line
If TransLink is to achieve its long-term goals, including a rapid transit line to UBC, the agency will require substantial new annual revenues.
Remembering a genocide 97 years later
During the eve of April 24, 1915, 250 Armenian community leaders, academics, artists, and clergy were arrested and deported from Istanbul in the middle of the night. This event marked the beginning of one of the bloodiest events in the 20th Century, the Armenian Genocide.
Letters: What tuition raises mean for graduate students
Sean Heisler’s column on tuition raises gave a lot of excellent information, but we wanted to raise a few more points about what tuition raises mean for graduate students.
McElroy: How UBC should connect with its alumni
I’m an alumnus now, which means that Alumni Affairs would like to speak with me. They’re in the midst of a $1.5 billion fundraising campaign. Like most 20-somethings, I have little to no money to spare. So I said no.
The best Block Party ever!
You look at the stage, and guess who is there! Bob Marley!! The AMS spent extra money this year and made Bob Marley come back to life. He is singing a custom version of his most famous reggae music song.
