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Breaking: UBC Insiders Issues First Notice to CASA, AMS to Violate Contract?
Upon receiving our tweet regarding the motion to leave CASA this evening, CASA has sent a letter, with supporting documentation, to various UBC media regarding the constitutionality of such a motion. CASA claims the AMS has two unmet obligations: that 30 days notice be given to CASA prior to leaving, and that one full membership-year be [...]
Costeloe, First-Ever Student Vice-Chair of Vancouver Senate
Just confirmed with the Senate Secretariat that Mr. Geoff Costeloe, of Terry fame, was elected to the position of Vice-Chair of the Vancouver Senate this Wednesday. This is the first time a student has been elected to the position since its creation in 1916. No one formally asked for the tally, but I’m told it [...]
Province Expands Board Powers, Creates Oligarchy?
The Province tabled a bill yesterday to expand the powers of the Board of Governors, in response to asks from the University Neighbourhoods Association and the Board. It represents a stark change in the authority of the Board, giving it municipal powers such as the ability to regulate, prohibit and fine those in contravention. The bill, [...]
No More Hospice Behind Marine Drive
Just got a mail from the planning department: St. John Hospice will not be built behind Marine Drive! There is much to rejoice here, as it points to something in the planning cycle working. Here’s the letter that made my morning. Alex: This email is a follow-up to your feedback received concerning the Development Permit [...]
Robert Worsley: not a Nazi
Did you notice this correction in today’s edition of The Ubyssey? On November 28, 2008, The Ubyssey published an article entitled “RCMP have ‘final solution’ to the ‘fraternity issue.’” The article in question was part of The Ubyssey’s annual all-satire edition. The Ubyssey and staff regret having left its readers with the impression that the [...]
AMS Council: September 23, 2009
Highlights: Q: What’s going on with the NEW SUB project? A: We discussed that in the in camera session A few more SUB renovations Student access to Whistler Lodge during Olympics preserved You’re on your own, Equity And Diversity Coordinator NEW SUB presentation Blake, Crystal, Jensen (NEW SUB coordinator) and Guillaume Savard (Project Management, maybe?) [...]
Summer News Recap
Happy First Week all. Here’s what happened while you were out. On Campus The Student Board of Governors representatives turned over. Tim Blair bids farewell, as Michael Duncan takes his place. Bijan Ahmadian and Alexandra Caldwell (UBC-O) were re-elected for their respective second terms. The University approved a plan to in-fill Totem residence. This was met with surprise [...]
AMS Council: Sep 2, 2009
Highlights from tonight: Is UBC driving us crazy? Further plundering of the President’s fund by the external office Again I will point you to KatDov’s AMS Reports if you’d like another opinion. I had a bunch of things going on tonight and this will probably be a sub-par meeting summary. Dave Tompkins was absent tonight, [...]
Introducing: Insiders 2.0
Welcome! After slaving away behind the scenes for three months now, we’re finally public. Introducing the brand-new UBC Insiders! Andrew, Justin, Neal and I have been working away behind the scenes, securing the new team, working on web development and coming up with a business strategy, editorial schedules and research ideas to give you what [...]
A Shout Out
To the AMS, and Fincom in particular for helping fund my trip to Ottawa to attend the CIS AGM. You can read the articles I wrote about it here and here. If you are hoping to go to a conference, event, or have a special project in mind, I strongly encourage you to apply for [...]
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