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University presidents earning consistently higher salaries

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Talia Joundi
With university presidents earning consistently higher incomes each year, accompanied by countless job perks, including salary bonuses, housing loans and retirement payouts, some members of the post-secondary education community are concerned that institutions are...
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More students willing to give carpooling a try

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Talia Joundi
Although transportation energy consumption still remains an issue, it has led to an increased awareness of global warming and the importance of individual action. Carpooling has become a popular option, as carpool matching websites...
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U of M encourage students, staff to self-report illness

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Talia Joundi
With the click of a button, students, faculty and staff at universities across Canada can now report their illness-related absences online. Universities in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary currently have systems up and running. At...
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Water belongs to everyone, and to no one

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Talia Joundi
Without water, we would be without life. In 2002, the United Nations adopted water as a basic human right. However, on a daily basis, the right to water is violated. It is estimated that...
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Fines help libraries rake in extra cash

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Talia Joundi
University librarians across Canada agree that enforcing late fees for overdue library loans is necessary in order to get their materials back and maximize the availability of resources. Students, staff and faculty members who...
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Seventh annual Sol Kannee lecturer advocates peace, co-existence

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Talia Joundi
The Seventh Annual Sol Kanee lecture on Peace and Justice, held at the University of Manitoba on Nov. 2, was presented by Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Gazan physician, peace advocate and nominee for the...
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Canadian students one of the groups hit hardest by Recession

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Talia Joundi
A report released this month found a sizeable increase in the unemployment rates among Canada’s youth. The report, entitled Canada’s Vital Signs 2009, from the Community Foundations of Canada, calculated close to a six...
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