Tag: Residence

By Rhiannon Kirkland

There are certain inevitabilities in student life. Fees will rise, there will always be more tests than time and there is always a bake sale in Science Theatres. Unfortunately for residence dwellers, it’s the first of these eventualities as residence fees are increasing. “We heard from the Residence Students’ Association that it’s going to be… Continue reading Residence fees to increase up to 4.6%

By Claire Fenton

One residence dweller has taken an activist role, armed only with a camera and the desire to recycle. His photographic evidence of residence recycling in garbage bins raised the question of recycling as a profit industry rather than being environmentally fueled. Second-year Centre for Military Strategic Studies master’s student Joseph Zeller looked outside his window… Continue reading Recycling hits the dumps

By Sarelle Azuelos

A new residence building might answer a few student prayers once completed in spring 2011. The proposed 596-bed building would be built in Lot 50, next to the Dining Centre. Construction will start in April. The suites will have three private rooms sharing a bathroom, kitchenette and a living space. There will also be a… Continue reading New residence building under way

By Chris Tait

Council Chambers were packed with anxious students at the Residence Students’ Association’s bi-weekly meeting Wed., Jan. 21. The turnout was larger than usual due to the anticipated major changes for students returning to residence next year. The new Residence Director Jim Dunsdon created the new program; he spearheaded a similar program at the University of… Continue reading Returning to Rez changing