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Knives out

Posted in:News • Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Cuts to PSE expected in Tuesday’s provincial budget…

Prorogation protests call out Harper

Posted in:News • Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Across the country demonstrators express their displeasure with parliament’s closure while Conservative fortunes continue to tumble

ULSU gives GALIA $8,000 for LGBT event

Posted in:News • Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

It’s not easy being queer or transgender in southeastern Alberta – one of the most socially conservative regions in Canada – but the campus Gay and Lesbian Integrity Association (GALIA) is hoping to engage the greater Lethbridge area in queer issues with an ambitious event planned for March of this year.
The event, entitled “Outspoken,” cleared [...]

Coke has exclusive contracts with U of L, ULSU

Posted in:News • Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

The Coca-Cola Company has exclusivity contracts with dozens of universities and colleges across North America that stipulate only Coke products can be sold and advertised on campuses. In return Coca-Cola gives money to universities and some students’ unions for scholarships, promotions, and special projects.
The University of Lethbridge administration and the U of L Students’ Union [...]

Does Coca-Cola kidnap, torture and murder?

Posted in:News • Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

New documentary film alleges Coke is complicit in human rights abuses in Columbia. Coke gives the U of L and ULSU money for scholarships – should students care or take the money?

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