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Volume 35, Issue 24
Styling and profiling
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Held at the Blind Duck Pub from Thursday to Saturday last week, the Style and Profyle annual Fashion Show showcased some stellar performances from students across campus. The event, the sixth of its kind, presented clothing from BEDO, Boathouse, Jean Machine, Esprit, and Miss Sixty Energie, among others.
ALI KASIM EDITOR IN CHIEF
“Honestly, I think it ran better than last year’s third night” – quite a statement, especially considering Michael Ross, co-producer of Style and Profyle’s sixth annual Fashion and Dance Show, was referring to this year’s preview which began an hour late last Thursday night. I found out later on the next evening that such a claim did not go unsubstantiated. Hosted by Norris Yacoub and Camilo Diez, the Fashion Show, which ran from Thursday to Saturday last week at the Blind Duck Pub, proved as successful as any of the productions over the past years. The show on Friday evening in particular played to a packed audience, many of whom left impressed by the dancers, models, and clothes on display. The fashion show this year incorporated a fascinating and well-arranged “Night at the Movies” theme, with each segment reflecting the looks and sounds of various movies from A Night at the Roxbury to Stomp the Yard to Grease. This also allowed for hosts Yacoub and Diez to re-enact some often humorous
skits from the respective movies just before each segment, keeping the audience constantly entertained between each and every performance. As with every year, the show featured a startling array of model-dancers – all students from UTM. But looks and stylish cat walking weren’t the only talents on display, a handful of the participants such as Alyssa Sepi, Meghna Venkatesh, and Diana Pandya also competently choreographed some of the dance segments. One of the choreographies which stood out was Pandya’s ambitious routine from and for the film, Garden State. Pandya’s ballet-like dance movements to the tune of Frou Frou’s “Let Go” required no props and spilled graciousness from beginning to end. One of the slower numbers of the evening, the routine earned one of the loudest applause for its skilled routine. Pandya, a second-year English major, claimed she grounded her contemporary three-formation piece very much on ballet. “I wanted to go for something modern with a lot a lyrical movement. There was a lot of ballet technique involved,” explained Pandya. Bearing a much higher tempo and also deserving of mention was Venkatesh’s “Sex and the City” number. The energy-driven dance, co-headed by Venkatesh and Sepi – two of the standout dancers throughout the show –
would give even the Pussycat Dolls a run for their money. Even a flung-off shoe at the end of the routine didn’t taint the performance. Other notable segments included Sheena Campbell’s Stomp the Yard which featured no music and a remarkable in sync stomp performance throughout, a salsa-merengue number by producers Ross and Daniella Fragomeni inspired by Dirty Dancing and of course, as with every year, the belly dance segment by Venkatesh for the film Alexander. Placed strategically just before the intermission, the belly dance routine, fused with traditional Indian dance choreography, was easily the show’s scene stealer, rivalled only by Sepi’s Saturday Night Fever number shortly after the interval. Through her livewire choreography, Sepi shows why the Bee Gees’ “Staying Alive” is so effective for runway modelling. Later on in the Hip Hop segment, Sepi also demonstrates why she could and should lead any street-dancing troupe. A second-year Professional Writing student, Sepi claims to have been dancing ever since she was little. “It’s my biggest passion. It’s why I love doing this show every year,” she explained.
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Galloway ban ANDREW HAMILTON SMITH NEWS EDITOR
George Galloway, an elected member of the British House of Commons and an outspoken critic of the Iraq and Afghan wars, was banned from entering Canada for a planned speaking tour last week, which was scheduled to include the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) on March 31. The Immigration Department barred Galloway from entering the country on the basis of the recent humanitarian mission that Galloway led into the Gaza strip, after heavy Israeli attacks last month. As a result of that, he is considered to be “providing aid to terrorist groups.” The Minister of Immigration, Jason Kenney, has the legislative power to overrule this recommendation and grant a special visa – however, he has steadfastly refused to do so. "In this case, I believe folks that are supporting and promoting and helping terrorist organizations
are not needed to visit Canada," Kenney said from Calgary. These statements, not to mention the overall message of banning a foreign politician whose views are not in-line with the neoConservative ideology of the Harper administration, have been widely panned by journalists, politicians and experts across the country. New Democrat MP Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina) called the government's decision to bar Galloway an attack on free speech, noting that "once you start censoring what Canadians can or cannot hear, [you have] a dangerous slippery slope with unintended consequences," she said. Errol Mendes, an expert on human rights law at the University of Ottawa, expressed concern to the Montreal Gazette that the broadly worded language in anti-terrorism laws will allow governments to implement “other political agendas.” See Galloway on page 2
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NEWS
MONDAY, MARCH
23, 2009
BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION
Galloway to speak at UTM before ban Continued from front page “The last thing any of our leaders should be doing is using it for domestic ideological and political purposes,� he said. Mendes also pointed out that various Canadian and American NGOs have delivered aid to the Hamas government in Gaza “and no one’s gone after them.� The Gaza Coalition, with the support of the UTM Student Union (UTMSU), Ministry of Social Justice, UTM NDP (to name a few) is holding a meeting on Monday March 23 in order to formulate ways to protest the ban against Galloway. According to third-year anthropology and biology student Steven Zhou, who stresses that he is speaking only for himself, “students can make a difference; we have the right and duty to respond to Kenney's irresponsible and detrimental policies.� He believes that the government’s actions are targeting immigrants and Muslims, by blatantly favouring Israel’s interests over the Palestinians. “If we do not use all the means in our disposal to lift this ban, and proceed immediately to a video broadcast, the absurdity of the ban itself would have gone by without aggressive challenges from the citizens of Canada,� Zhou pointed out. UTMSU VP External Dhanajai (DJ) Kholi noted that the UTM speaking event planned for March 31, organized by the Toronto Coalition to Stop the War and UTMSU, is still going ahead, and tickets are still being sold and purchased. “We are quite confident that we will be able to reverse this unconstitutional decision, and have George Galloway complete his Canadian
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speaking tour.� He added that if the ban remains in place, arrangements have been made to show Galloway through simulcast instead, and that anybody who wishes a refund on their ticket will receive one. “To be perfectly honest, I would have to say that I don’t think this ban is ideologically driven, and the reason I say that is because of the amount of protest that is coming from within the Conservative party itself,� argued Kholi. “I mean, you have the National Post, a newspaper that is very well-known for its conservative standpoint, saying that this ban is wrong. In all honesty, this scenario seems like the work of one man, Jason Kenney, who is getting drunk on his power.� Galloway himself has responded to the ban by the Canadian government, vowing to fight the ban in court. “That’s the way the right-wing, lastditch dead-enders of Bushism in Ottawa conduct their business,� he wrote in Saturday’s issue of the Guardian.
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Sharing circle brings out ideas KAREN AKHTAR ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR
A traditional Aboriginal Sharing Circle was held on March 16 in order to raise awareness about Aboriginal issues at UTM. Rebeka Tabobondung, the post-secondary education & training plan coordinator, organized the meeting and asked those present a series of questions on how to better serve the needs of Aboriginal students. Several issues, such as the lack of Aboriginal educational subjects at UTM, were raised. Mohamed Awad, a fourth-year double major in history and diaspora and transnational studies, and president of the UTM Historical Studies Society, expressed concerns about the lack of an Aboriginal Studies Program at UTM. Mohamed also spoke about a curriculum audit conducted in one of the courses he was taking, WGS369Y5: gender, colonialism and cultural resistance. The purpose of the curriculum audit was to analyze how culturally sensitive the courses offered at UTM are, and it found that UTM offers very few courses that taught Aboriginal studies. Mohamed suggested that more curriculum audits would be helpful in raising awareness about Aboriginal culture at UTM, and he also encouraged the idea of visits from Aboriginal elders to UTM. However, Mark Overton, UTM dean of student affairs, noted the difficulty of offering such courses at UTM when the Aboriginal community on campus is extremely small, overlooking perhaps the potential for non-Aboriginal students to take such courses. Glenda Gill, associate registrar for recruitment and admissions at UTM, encouraged the presence of an elder
– essentially a respected leader in the Aboriginal community – at UTM in order to guide Aboriginal students on campus. Another important issue concerning Aboriginal students is the many barriers that they may face when trying to access post-secondary education. Dale Mullings, director of student housing and residence life, encouraged the idea of making Aboriginal students aware of culturally-sensitive services, so that such potential students can make a comfortable transition into university life. Mullings proposed that First Nations House, an organization located at the St. George campus that provides culturally sensitive services to Aboriginal students, reach out to UTM students as well, so that they are aware of services that can help them toward success in university. Offering a First Nations’ perspective, Cat Criger, an elder advisor who is part of the Elder Advisors’ Committee, encouraged cross-cultural teaching. This would allow students to be made aware of Aboriginal culture, which would encourage a stronger Aboriginal presence at UTM. He suggested holding events, such as Aboriginal Awareness Week, to raise awareness about First Nations’ culture and to help create a sense of belonging for Aboriginal students. This could also lead to bringing other Aboriginal events to UTM, such as Native Friendship Circles and Powwows for example, in order to help Aboriginal students feel more connected to their own culture.
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Fashion show a success Continued from front page Venkatesh, a three-year veteran of the fashion show, added to that sentiment as well, citing that all the work and the dancing is worth it in the end. “It’s always stressful in the beginning, but nothing’s better than having all my girls around me belly dancing. And the cat calls [during the show] are great too.� Ending off the show was a surprise appearance from the South Asian Alliance (SAA) dance troupe. Fresh from their strong showing at the SAA Culture Show last week where they bagged the Best Spirit Award, the group seemed a little out of place in terms of “fashionable clothing,� but proved a nice segue as far as creative choreography and technique-driven dancing were concerned. Without any last minute withdrawals
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from clothiers and nary a wardrobe malfunction this time around, Ross was certainly pleased with the show in all areas. “The thing that made it all work so smoothly this year was the professionalism displayed by everyone. [Throughout] the entire journey there was no hiccup, no stress, no drama,� said Ross referring perhaps to the years past when former producer Cari Salib ran the proceedings. Ross, a grad student at U of T, also cited the different approach to the dance choreography this year as another crucial factor. “Instead of complicated choreo, we designed everything simply to bring out the best in every single performer.� And when speaking of performers, Ross felt it imperative to point out thirdyear Psychology major Cheyenne Thannikkatu, who aside from her impressive Old Hollywood dance routine, also designed the clothing line
Cheyenne Jo, worn during both the belly dance and Old Hollywood segments. “I love sketching and drawing,� said Thannikkatu when asked what inspired her designs. “It was really amazing to see so many of my creations come to life. I have much to thank my mum for because she created all the dresses. Without her, this wouldn’t have been possible.� With such lofty standards already in place, producers Ross and Fragomeni must feel the pressure to meet the high expectations next year. “Not really, especially if the performers are like this year’s,� maintains Ross. “I mean, the cast just ran themselves; almost as if I could put my hands back and just watch. They were that dedicated. Phenomenal.� All proceeds from the three-night event went toward the student refugee program, WUSC.
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ENTERTAINMENT AND ELECTIONS
Accusations taint election ANDREW HAMILTON SMITH NEWS EDITOR
When Albert Delitala approached UTMSU President Wasah Malik about the possibility of support or endorsement, he had good reason to expect a positive response: he is the only student from UTM running for the Governing Council election. “My impression afterwards was that they [UTMSU] did not endorse candidates, which would make sense given their monopoly over campus advertising,” explained Delitala in an interview with The Medium. “I mistakenly believed they would do the right thing and remain impartial.” According to Delitala, during the course of the campaign UTMSU not only supported two candidates, they also allowed them to operate outside the established guidelines of the election by putting up far more posters and flyers than any other candidate was allowed. Mass messages on Facebook were circulated last week by UTMSU VP Campus Life Johnny Ho, reminding hundreds, even thousands of UTM students to “Vote for Kyle Boyko and Andrew Agnew-Iler on ROSI today for Governing Council of U of T,” and “Vote 'No' to deregulation and unjustified tuition increases.” Delitala attempted to contact Ho about this apparent sign of support for his com-
petitors, but received no response. When asked to respond to these charges, UTMSU President Malik disagreed that supporting Governing Council candidates is not within the mandate of the UTMSU. “The Governing Council is the highest decision making body that makes various decisions for students, such as passing tuition fee increases.” He added that the Student Union’s mandate is to represent its constituency and to secure students’ interests that would be beneficial in allowing students to succeed academically and socially. That being said, Malik pointed out that there was no candidate officially endorsed by UTMSU for Governing Council. “However, there was a Facebook message sent through the UTMSU group reminding students to vote for the Governing Council elections for specific individuals,” Malik acknowledged. “ I would like to apologize on behalf of the UTM Students’ Union as such messages should not be sent without formally passing motions at a meeting.” This concession may not be enough to satisfy Delitala, however. “The UTMSU abused its power by explicitly favouring two of the candidates and allowing them to grossly exceed the posting limit,” Delitala declared. “I believe the actions taken by UTMSU this past week violate even their own rules.” Results of the governing council elections will be released to the public on Thursday, March 26 at 3 p.m. Students can access the results on the governing council website, www. governingcouncil.utoronto.ca.
HSC’s Antakshari MAYA SHAHID
On March 13, members of the UTM Hindu Student Council were busy throughout the day decorating the Student Centre Presentation Room for the annual Antakshri (un-taakshri) event. Antakshri is a musical game popular in South Asia. Recently, it has become more established through various television programs and competitions across India. The concept of the game is for different teams to compete with one another by singing lines from Hindi songs, usually famous Indian pop songs or from Indian films. After one song is sung, the other team must remember the last letter which was sung and begin to sing a different song starting with the same letter. The two teams represented last Friday were India and Pakistan – also known as the “Kavis” and “Shayars” (both meaning “Poet” in Hindi and Urdu respectively). Last year’s competition was won by the Pakistani team. The two teams gathered, sitting cosily, with Master of Ceremonies Vivek Pemmasani welcomed the two teams – seated on bean bags and small mats in two columns with a strip of red carpet in between – before each team stood and sung the national anthems of both India and Pakistan. As the two teams battled against
each other through song, many in the seated audience got up to dance while others hooted and whistled in the heat of the excitement. Both teams jeered one another affectionately and cheered their own groups by chanting “Jeeta ga, Bhai Jeeta ga Jeeta ga!” – “Who will win? Who will win?” On a few occasions, the two teams complained because they felt they were not given enough time to properly sing a song, and that the opposing team was given a greater time allotment. By the end of the third round, a member from the Indian side decided to join the Pakistani team and helped sing a song. The judges noticed this and discarded the points that could have been given to Pakistan. After thorough deliberation and quarrelling between the two sides, the judges decided to pose a bonus question to give the two teams another chance to earn points. In the end, India emerged victorious by five points. The game also included intervals with funny jokes by the MCs, and a magnificent performance by Nadia Hussain from the Pakistani team, who sang a famous Indian song called “Kabhi Kabhi.” Although the main attraction of the night was over, the energy remained as the players and guests mingled with each other in their Indian/Pakistani attire, danced to the energetic music of the DJ, and savoured the Indian food on hand.
NEWS
Your student union: yes or no? ANDREW HAMILTON SMITH NEWS EDITOR In the latest sign of student apathy at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), no one will stand against the ticket of “UTM Movement” in the upcoming Student Union elections. Voting for all positions will consist of voting “for” or “against,” with at least a total of five hundred votes required for ratification. Commerce student Tooba Haroon had initially registered to run independently for the VP Equity position, and was the only person outside of UTM Movement to run for any position, but as of last Friday had dropped out of the race. Her reasons for doing so are not clear, since she could not be reached for comment. As a result, the entire process of electing student representatives and leaders has come down to a simple “yes” or “no” for the incumbents. An on-line Facebook group called “VOTE NO” has been created in order to encourage students to vote against UTM Movement, saying “It’s time for change, no position should be acclaimed. Where is our democracy? On March 24 to 26, Vote for democracy; Vote NO for those who have not proved that they are our voice.” Although the group has only 27 members as of press time, compared to almost 300 for UTM Movement’s Facebook group, it does raise the question of what will happen if the acclamation process does not result in a clear outcome. For example, if fewer than 500 students vote in the elections, the results will not be considered valid. Also, if more than fifty per cent of votes are against UTM Movement, there will be no one to fill the posi-
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Campaign posters for the UTMSU and UTMAC elections are torn down and strewn along the corridor between the CCIT building and the library. tions. In both cases new elections would have to be held in the fall, according to Election Committee Co-Chair Saaliha Malik, who is also the current UTMSU VP Equity. Candidate-for-President and current UTMSU VP Internal Joey Santiago defended his record, saying that his best speculation is that students “have been satisfied with the current UTMSU.” It could be that they believe we have been doing a good job, and that they trust mine and Wasah's judgment in bringing this experienced and qualified team into UTMSU.” Despite the lack of any competitors for the executive committee of the UTMSU, Santiago acknowledged that it is important to outreach to all the students they plan to represent for the year to come. “If you don't go out and try to meet all the students,
how will you be able to represent their views and protect their interests?” commented Santiago. Santiago also pointed out that campaigning is not just about getting elected. “It’s about meeting and engaging students, and listening to what they have to say,” he elaborates. So far, his team’s main initiatives include lobbying to implement the 1.0 credit pass/fail credit at UTM, continuing to mount pressure on the government to drop tuition fees, fight all forms of discrimination, further increase club funding, and advocate for a fair meal plan. To find out more, visit www.utmmovement.ca. There will also be an all-candidates’ forum on Monday, March 23 at 2 p.m. in the Student Centre, where students can direct any questions they wish to any of the campaigners.
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OPINION
MONDAY, MARCH
23, 2009
Letters to the Editor In Response to “Our freedom of expression
ALI KASIM EDITOR IN CHIEF editor@mediumonline.ca
EDITORIAL Some of you may remember Adam Rogers, an individual who made the campus and local news headlines more than once last year. For those of you who don’t, Rogers was a prospective UTM student who moved into Residence on campus just after he received a letter of acceptance from the Residence administration. A few weeks after moving his family – Rogers was married with four kids – into the Schriberwood townhouse, he received a letter of rejection from the University Admissions Committee. Shortly after that, he was told to vacate Residence. Having moved from another city, and with no place else to go, Rogers pleaded for more time for him and his family to stay so he could sort his living situation out. Residence granted him approximately a month, during which time he appealed – unsuccessfully – for admission into our University. When the time came, Rogers refused to move, and proceeded instead to sue the University administration on the grounds that he was being asked to vacate the premises prematurely, and then some. I remember Rogers having a bit of a case in his lawsuit. You see, nowhere in his letter of admission from the Residence admin did it stipulate that he had to vacate the premises if he failed to obtain admission to the University. In fact, Rogers claimed that he assumed the letter from Residence meant that he already had received acceptance into UTM’s. A poor assumption on his part no doubt, but one must wonder why and how Residence offered him housing before confirming his status as a student. Surely that would’ve saved everyone the hassle. “A mix-up between two administrations,” I remember reading from the report. A crucial mix-up. I wonder if that’s exactly what the Student Housing and Residence Life (SHRL) administration will say in response to the recent issues surrounding Residence re-application this year. I received a few phone calls late Saturday informing me of the massive line-up in and outside of Oscar Peterson Hall around midnight that same evening. Students living on Residence were queuing for hours into the next morning waiting to sign up for reapplication for housing. Apparently, the process was on a first-come-first served basis. Short of time to cover the story for this issue, I was delighted then to see Devon Sampson’s letter (re: Student Housing: A Line-up of Issues) in my inbox Sunday afternoon. Due to publication deadlines, The Medium has yet to investigate the matter insofar as contacting SHRL for further information or comment, but based on Mr. Sampson’s letter and testimonies from several students living on Rez, it’s clear that something has gone terribly wrong here. If the Residence administration already stipulated that reapplications would begin at noon on Sunday, why were they writing down names well before that? Start everything early simply to ease the process for themselves the next day? Though I merely speculate, I’m sure that’s their reasoning. On the flip side of the argument, the students who had their names recorded the night before will tell you that none of that made any difference – they would’ve still been the first ones to sign up at noon the next day had they stayed in the queue all through the night. Sure, but as cliché as it sounds, it’s the principle of the matter to stay true to the stipulated time is it not? Right on the back of Residence fee increases, the administrators of Student Housing and Residence Life seem to be creating quite a stir of late between themselves and students. This time, it isn’t so much the high-priced and limited food options at OPH under debate, but something a lot more significant. Where are students like Devon Sampson going to go now? Will they end up like Adam Rogers just because they showed up at the right time? Perhaps there’s an explanation for all this. Regardless, one can only hope that the people who run SHRL will take the appropriate measures toward dealing with the situation. And if they don’t, I hope we, as a student body, whether living on Residence or not, proceed to do something about it. Yours,
Ali Kasim
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In last week's Letter to the Editor, Ruqayyah Ahdab posed thoughtful and relevant questions regarding the legality of "offensive nudity" in relation to the controversy around the video Bend by Johnson Ngo that the Blackwood Gallery presented on the video wall in the CCIT building from March 4 to 15. But the questioning ended there. As Director/Curator of the Blackwood Gallery, I thought I would offer my own set of questions which respond to Ahdab's letter and also to a number of other complaints I received about the work: - What if we viewed the video wall as a challenging and stimulating forum as opposed to an imposing and infringing television? - What if the programming on the video wall you found offensive became the impetus to an educative search where you would inform yourself of the artist's intent and examine your own preconceptions? - What if the automatic reaction to "dangerous" material became this process of questioning, instead of a categorical definition (and implicit dismissal) of freedom of expression as a "dangerous absolute"? - What if the contentious material pro-
voked a generative debate in lieu of a retreat or coccooning? - What if the debate addressed the difficult questions posed by the artist in his statement posted beside the video wall? - Is his exploration of racial and cultural stereotypes not relevant to you? - Should thorny subject matter be ignored in favor of only palatable pablum? - Would you rather not to be confronted or provoked by anything at anytime in your daily routine? - Does the non-gratuitous and well-articulated artist's statement pose a threat to your notion of "security"? - Is to "underscore and problematize the established voyeuristic power relations" (from Johnson Ngo's artist statement) an endeavor dismissable by your disgust or is your disgust confirming the acuity of his gesture? It is always heartening to witness a passionate level of engagement and I sincerely thank everyone for voicing their opinion. However, as my questions above outline, I am perplexed by the tenor of the debate. That being said, I do acknowledge that work needs to be done with the video wall in order to better facilitate feedback. I believe this work begins with better signage and more vis-
ible forms of contextualizing the works that we program for this space. We are working on various manners to address this. This is not to say that material in the same vein as Bend will no longer find itself on the video wall, but that the Blackwood will endeavor to present the work in such a manner that complementary information will be more readily apparent. Part of the Blackwood's mandate is to "disturb preconceptions, foster discussion, and engage the intellect" (see http://blackwoodgallery.ca/), in other words to initiate and instill change. The direction of that change is not prescribed, but it certainly includes the challenges of being challenging, and the conviction that art's purpose is not to retrace the safe route but to take on the arduous track. Christof Migone Curator - Blackwood Gallery
EDITORIAL EDITOR IN CHIEF Ali Kasim editor@mediumonline.ca
Student Housing: A line-up of issues
NEWS EDITOR Andrew Hamilton Smith news@mediumonline.ca
Dear Editor,
A&E EDITOR Michael Di Leo arts@mediumonline.ca
I am writing this letter to inform you and the rest of the student body of the major issues surrounding Residence re-application this year. There are two main issues regarding the Residence reapplication process. These two issues are quite substantial and have led to myself, as well as a number of other students, failing to obtain Residence. The first issue is regarding the taking of names of individuals who stood in line. Individuals began lining up at 12 a.m. in order to be the first to select their rooms. At approximately 2 a.m., Student Hou sing and Residence Life (SHRL) began to take down the names of these students. These students were guaranteed that they would be called in the order which their names were taken. Only students in line at that time were to receive these numbers. The rest of the student body was not told about this. Although this seems like a good idea, there are two major problems. First of all, individuals who decided to wait in line for 12 hours should have to remain in line for the entire 12 hours. They should not be afforded the luxury of being able to return at a later time and be guaranteed the same spot. Secondly, in all likelihood, these students informed their peers that names were being taken down. In turn, these peers came down to the OPH lobby in order to have their names written down, so as to not have to wait in line later on. Meanwhile, those students who did not receive this information were left in the dark, only to find out at noon the next day that all of the numbers had been given out and that all of the Residence placements have been filled. The second issue is regarding roommate selection. Although I don’t see anything wrong with a group of students living together in one house, I do see an issue in how these students applied to do so. A group of roommates only required one of their group members to write down the group’s name on a list,
and then all of the group members were able to apply once their names were called. This seems inappropriate. All roommates s hould be required to be in attendance when their names are taken. Otherwise, you are rewarding unmotivated students just because they have one motivated student in their group. Just because one member of the group had the initiative to stand outside Colman Commons at midnight (or, as mentioned in the previous circumstance, had a friend who did so), doesn’t make them any more deserving of a placement on Residence than any other student who followed the instructions and went to Colman Commons at noon the next day. I am not writing this simply because I did not obtain a placement on Residence. Had I have gone to Colman Commons at noon and seen that 1200 people were lined up since midnight, I would have felt that I did not get a placement in residence for a just reason. However, in light of the two aforementioned circumstances, I feel that I and many other students were not given an equal opportunity to obtain a placement on Residence. Being a third-year Forensic Psychology Specialist who lives over an hour and a half away, I feel that it is in the University’s interest to reconsider the Residence re-application process. I am writing this letter for a number of reasons. Firstly, I want the student body at UTM to be aware of the issues that surround the Residences on their campus. Also, I want other students who are in a similar situation to realize that they are not alone, and that they are not at fault. Finally, and most importantly, I am writing this in hopes that these issues will be rectified in the near future. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.
Yours, Devon Sampson
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Arts celebrated AYMAN SAAB ASSISTANT A&E EDITOR
During the 1960s, happenings were all the rage. From New York to Warsaw, these multi-disciplinary performances were void of simple narratives and made the observers really think about what was happening. Stir, a “live dance, video & music mash-up,” was a night of sensations. Presented by the Blackwood Gallery and the University of Toronto’s Celebration of the Arts ‘09, Stir possessed the same free-spirited, abstracted, and visually stimulating elements as those of the 60s happenings. The event was a spectacle of sight and sound that took over two months to create, with each of the unique contributors providing a pivotal part of event’s success. The dance element was provided by Sampradaya Dance Creations, who are renowned in the South Asian dance community in Canada. Founder and Artistic Director Lata
Pada has created a unique dance company that is both classic in style (her specialty being Bharatanatyam) and, as indicated by Stir, able to cohabit the stage alongside cuttingedge, modern artists. Two of Pada’s performers, Sinthiya Sivasithamparam and
adini Krishna, gracefully made their way around the MiST Theatre weaving through the flickering projection sheets around audience members who stood around the theatre’s perimeter. Their gaze, constantly distant, matched the audience’s only once in an attempt to engage the stunned onlookers in some upper body participation. The event was dramatically interrupted by the entrance of Ulysses Castellanos of the DJ group Quadrasonic. Consisting of three brothers, Ulysses, Alvaro, and Boris Castellanos, Quadrasonic is a group of DJs that specialize in creating more than just music. The brothers have developed a style that melds both sight and sound. Not only do they create music through spinning
records and live instruments, but they also employ visual appeal by incorporating images and projections. Ulysses’ portion of the show was startling and abrupt. His theatrical performance consisted of the retelling of a twisted childhood story, which included props – small, battery-operated puppies and a malfunctioning drumming panda. Set against the live and electronic music, it became both a chilling and mildly depressive act that juxtaposed the tenderness, grace, and overall sense of stability the traditional dancers had previously set up. Stir’s ambiance was provided by Faisal Anwar. Anwar, a digital media artist and design studio director, possesses a depth of varied knowledge and experience. After graduating from the National College of Arts in Pakistan, Anwar continued his studies at the Canadian Film Centre’s Habitat-Lab, and now continues to work and create in Toronto. His projections were a combination of both pre-recorded video and live streaming images, projected all over
Grads at Blackwood EMILIA WOZNIAK
From paintings to media clips, the Sheridan and U of T Mississauga graduates made their talent public at the second Art and Art History Exhibition on March 19 at the Blackwood Gallery. Located in the Kaneff building, the Blackwood Gallery was filled with intrigued faces trying to piece together the meanings behind many of the unusual artworks. One such piece, Ryan Lord’s media clip, had gathered a larger crowd than some of the other paintings and displays. It depicted something completely out of the ordinary – both disturbing and bloody. A third-year art student went so far as to note that she had “never seen anything like this” and couldn’t decipher the meaning of “all the blood, and where it was coming from.” The event itself proved to be a success. Students from all walks came to observe the skill of UTM and Sheridan campuses’ graduating class. First-year political science major, Michal Marcinkiewicz, was particularly fascinated with the atmosphere created. “Though art isn’t one of my primary interests, it’s a unique experience seeing some of the artwork because it was unusual. It wasn’t your everyday painting, it had depth and substance.” The environment at the Blackwood Gallery was very pleasant and inviting. Students were able to mingle and discuss the artwork and were all given the opportunity
to acquire some form of artistic knowledge. Zoriana Pacula, a visiting student, wished that UTM held more of these events. “This way, students not in art programs can continue to admire and analyze art,” added Pacula. Others, such as George
ashaat, who had been “dragged” to this art show to accompany a friend also added to that sentiment. “I have never seen so much diversity in art – I never imagined a fish tank to be considered as art. We have a talented bunch of graduates,” commented Nashaat. The artwork presented at the Blackwood Gallery was a representation of all possible forms of art. Media clips, solid objects,
the theatre on two massive screens on of collaborations are not as common either side as well as on three screens as one would hope, but when they do in the middle of the theatre that could take shape they create a truly unique visual and learning experience that be walked through. The mash-up of disciplines resulted stays with the audience. K-Fed never seemed more credible. in an original and deeply moving performance. The hour-long happening tantalized all the senses and required every viewer to immerse themselves completely into each element. As each member of the audience entered the theatre, they were handed a numbered surgical mask to wear throughout the performance, thus becoming a key element of the event. Participation was encouraged, and five members of the audience even read through a script which was amplified through the theatre. The night was completed with a group dance-along to a Kevin Federline video on YouTube. Stir was a stellar combinaphoto/harbourfront.com tion of sight, sound, and spec- Sampradaya Dance Creations performing tacle which will not be forgot- earlier this year at the Harbourfront ten anytime soon. These sorts Centre.
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paintings, and photos all together proved art to be more than just a drawing or painting but rather an expression of an idea, experience or feeling. The only two oil canvas paintings on display were Ashley RegimbalKung’s “Waking” and Elisha Macoretta’s “Her”. Ironically enough, they were placed beside one another and exhibited the same subject of a female. This essentially allowed individuals to draw their own conclusions and create their own connections. There exists great artistic talent passing through the UTM and Sheridan campus, and it was assuredly brought together and flaunted at the Blackwood Gallery.
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Students huddle around Ryan Lord’s video installation.
Above: Hosts Norris Yacoub and Camilo Diez entertains the audience in between segments with their renditions of Joaquin Phoenix at a live talk show. Below: The amazing Alyssa Sepi in mid air performance.
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Songstress for the masses AYMAN SAAB ASSISTANT A&E EDITOR Janis Joplin. Joan Jett. Bonnie Raitt. After watching Ottawa-born singer/songwriter Becky Abbott, you can’t help but draw comparisons to these iconic female vocalists. Naming her brand of blues-rock “Southern Rock,� it’s easy to see how Abbott got to her unique brand of hard-edged power-pop with influences as diverse as Raitt, The Rolling Stones, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Abbott, whose soulful voice has massive range, commands the stage and performs each song with an intensity that harkens back to a time when female singers were more focused on rocking out rather than lamenting through sappy power-ballads. Her signature “3 octave range� allows her to really take her songs to another level, where emotion drips off from every note. Her set at the Hard Rock was a non-stop succession of powerful pop-tunes, all written by singer herself. Despite opening the night’s showcase, Abbott impressed every A&R representative in the room.
Her songs were almost as strong as her performance, but despite her raw vocal power there was something missing. Abbott’s “How Strong Do You Think I Am� and “Just for Today� lacked lyrical potency. The songs, while having melodies, don’t really mean much. There is no connection between the audience and what she’s singing about. The lyrics left a few listeners wondering how one actually finds “redemption in the rain?� Sure Abbott’s sexy-songstress image makes up for some of the useless lyrics, but what about all those listening to her on a CD? If she
Tamer tamed
The Taming of the Tamer was considered revolutionary in its time for portraying a woman acting independently, although this may seem tame by modern standards. The story is the sequel to Shakespeare’s classic, The Taming of the Shrew, which is about a man named Petruchio who marries a feisty woman named Kate, and how he slowly breaks down her spirit, eventually dominating her. At the beginning of the second play, Kate has already died – presumably from arguing and fighting with Petruchio, who is now remarried to a woman named Maria. Unfortunately for the Tamer, Maria immediately begins an escalating battle of wits and arms in order to force Petruchio to submit to her. Played by fourth-year drama students Devon Healey and athan Bitton, both of whom delivered outstanding performances last Friday evening, the sheer intensity and clash of wills between the two permeated every corner of the cozy Erindale Theatre. Aided by her widowed cousin Bianca, Maria launches a war against manhood in general, locking and fortifying the house before submitting a comically lengthy scroll of demands. A parallel plot involving a love affair between Maria’s sister Livia
ample experience in the business, as the band is, for the most part, older than her. Becky Abbott has a bright future ahead of her. She has the presence of a retro-rocker and a voice that hits all the right notes. Her impressive set at Canadian Music Week gave everyone in attendance a sample of her red-hot sultry sound. Abbot needs to continue to establish herself as an original and focus on her image and incredible voice. The bottom line here is that this girl’s got talent. But you have to wonder if having the “it� factor is sometimes enough.
Theatre Erindale presents John Fletcher’s sequel to Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew ANDREW HAMILTON SMITH NEWS EDITOR
wants to get signed, she’s going to have to start developing a distinct lyrical voice. A gem in Abbott’s set, “Louisiana Quicksand,� is an original up-beat rock n’roll number that showcased some impressive harmonies. The song’s hook will inevitably get caught in anyone’s head and allows for her to let loose and really show how incredible her voice really is. Abbott’s band manages to walk a very fine line between being impressive and elusive. Rather than scenestealing, they are scene-setting as the ideal backdrop for the vocalist’s talent. This may be the result of
and her lover Rowland provided more physical and lewd comedy to the overall story, especially the hilarious performance of Michael Twyman as Livia’s elderly and lecherous husband Moroso. Sophia Fabiili and Darren Turner seemed to enjoy kissing each other, but it was hard to get the same sense of passion or excitement from them that Healey and Bitton exuded, and at some points I was almost asking myself: Why? The execution of the play under Patrick Young’s direction was fluid and uninterrupted, which made the experience all the more enjoyable. The attention to detail in all aspects – the acting, the stage direction, the props and costumes – was superb, effectively drawing the audience into the story. It was unfortunate to see that less than half of the people in attendance were under the age of sixty, what with all the younger, student-type people living on and around campus. Perhaps in an era where women’s rights are no longer such a revolutionary idea, the appeal of the play is diminished somewhat. The archaic and antiquated notions of marriage, obedience, manhood, and even love leave The Taming of the Tamer somewhat disconnected from the contemporary culture of our locale and time. Although altogether amusing and entertaining, this play may have passed its expiration date and lost its relevancy.
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Maria (Devon Healey) pretends extravagance to upset her husband (with Rachelle Magil, Jocelyn Perry, Andrew Soutter).
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(Job)berwocky AMIR AHMED
Searching for a summer job or finding the perfect career after graduation can take the joy out of spring. No one wants to end up unemployed or having to avoid OSAP debt collectors. The current economic crisis is disheartening as students look for entrylevel positions while hearing about skilled workers getting laid off. The cumulative effect leads many to think it would be easier to drop out of university and live by Walden Pond rather than find work. However, thanks to the UTM Career Centre’s new campaign, entitled “Jump-Start Your Job Search,” students can still harbour some hope in finding a job. “We want students to know that even though they hear the news out there about the recession that there are still opportunities,” says Monica Scott, career outreach consultant.
“And that’s what our underlying message is. Jobs are still available; people still get hired during recessionary times.”
“We want students to know that even though they hear the news about the recession, there are still opportunities.” The campaign features informative workshops aimed at developing valuable skills in finding and keeping jobs. One workshop, designed for science students, was held on March 19. Jump-Start workshops for business and arts fields will be held March 25 and 26 respectively. When asked what techniques the workshops will cover, Scott replied, “We’ll be talking about networking – who’s in your network, how to form a
network , and a tool we call the thirtysecond business introduction, in addition to the obvious stuff like the basics of conducting an active job search.” Science students who missed the previous lesson will still be able to attend and learn from the other workshops. As Scott puts it, “Everyone needs the thirty-second introduction. Everyone needs to network.” While the workshops are divided by educational streams, the topics they cover are only slightly modified to assist students in each streams. Students who attend these workshops, or similar ones held during the Grad-Blitz, will be invited to join a Facebook group to continue developing their skills. Members of the group will be able to view links to helpful websites and other resources updated weekly, and share in discussions of the trials and tribulations of job hunting. Students are also able to book follow-up appointments with career counsellors or employment advisors. Adrian Berg, assistant director of
employer relations and marketing, says that he wants people to not only come to the workshops but to also be active with the follow-up activities. “Job searching is an ongoing activity,” points out Berg. Aside from the Jump-Start campaign, the Career Centre’s regular services such as resume critiques and
Approximately seven ty UTM alumni are cur rently engaged in the program, with more expected to join. cover-letter workshops are still offered and remain a valuable part of job searching. The centre also offers other services, such as the chance for students to meet with UTM graduates from various programs. In January, the Career Centre launched the Alumni Career Connections Program. Meeting with
UTM alumni, students can learn what jobs their chosen fields of study may lead to, what qualities a particular job may require, or what non-academic skills are important to develop to succeed in the job market. Berg informs that approximately seventy UTM alumni are currently engaged in the program, with more expected to join. Even with the large amount of information offered to students, it remains essential to work hard at finding employment. “Very few people are lucky and get jobs that land in their lap,” Scott says. “By and large people have to get out there.” A key element of acquiring jobs remains advertising yourself.
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I journeyed inside myself And lost myself along the way Searching for that genuine smile That might or might not have existed Your words sting They sit raw on my lips Like cinnamon hearts but Only much stronger I feel too little So I compensate by oversen sitizing myself I feel too much So I lock myself away
I dated this guy for three months and I was really into him before he broke up with me last month out of the blue. I don’t understand why – it’s not like we only dated for a couple of weeks. We got along really well, we had a lot in common, and his friends really seemed to like me. I just didn’t see it coming. I tried to get him back but he doesn’t want to get back together. I just feel like he didn’t see my “A-Game!” I want another chance! What should I do? I hate to say it, but this kind of sounds like a “he’s just not that into you” situation. When people find themselves at the receiving end of a break up they have a lot of the power taken away from them. It’s natural to try to take control of the situation by figuring out ways to improve the relationship, but the reality is that there isn’t anything that you could have changed. There are probably a lot of reasons that the relationship didn’t work out. It’s hard to speculate what those rea-
The earth lies beneath my feet Plants grow out of it, vibrant, brilliant life? it?s too beautiful So I take my lighter and burn it down Then the ground opens up and swallows me whole
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It’s hard to see it now but this is actually a good thing. Why would you want to be in a relationship with someone who has doubts about you? You deserve more than that. What’s good is that now you’ve identified some characteristics that you want your partner to have. Everyone leaves each relationship with valuable lessons. Apply these lessons learned to your next relationship.
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Because I don’t There are many motives behind what I do And I would tell you that you are wrong Even if you’re right
should ask him why he didn’t want to continue the relationship. Without knowing, you’re going to continue to think that there was something that you could have changed or done to prevent the current situation. Getting the answers from him might help resolve some of the feelings that you’re experiencing, although you should keep in mind that he probably won’t want to answer your questions. I know you’re frustrated because you think he didn’t see your “A-Game,” but the person that you were while dating him for those three months was probably a more accurate representation of your personality. Your A-Game on the other hand, would simply be nothing more than just “a game.”
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Just screw it I hate being defined I hate being judged or having someone say You do this because of that?
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I think I must be boring Or that I make too much sense So I take everything I know and throw it Out of a window, off a bridge Fire, the heat of passion It warms me up and envelops me in flames But when I seek to embrace it The fire sears my skin
sons are but realistically it could have been a number of things. He might not have been ready to settle down in a relationship or he might not have felt the same connection that you felt. Either way, even if he was to agree to try again, chances are that he would still feel the same way and that would eventually lead to the same result. Relationships often seem longer when you’re in them, but from an external point of view it doesn’t seem like the relationship lasted that long. It seems like it was just long enough for both of you to decide whether or not you were compatible. It’s hard because obviously you felt like he was someone you wanted to continue a relationship with and he didn’t feel that way. But it’s likely that he wasn’t making that decision impulsively and that’s something that you need to come to terms with. Also, you didn’t mention much about the break-up itself. Based on your question it sounds like it was kind of ambiguous. If you haven’t already, you
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Ovie starts a fire MATTHEW SABUCCO
Here’s some advice for all those who detested Alexander Ovechkin’s goal celebration last week: lighten up. Washington Captials winger Ovechkin made headlines last week after he hopped over a fiery stick – demonstrating he was on fire – in celebration of a goal against Tampa Bay. Some have since said that the act follows unsportsmanlike behaviour, but these critics need to recognize that Ovie wasn’t celebrating just any other goal. It was his 50th of the season. Although his goal celebrations are usually more energetic than that of his peers, Ovechkin, known also for his high enthusiasm and passion for the game, is not like other hockey players either. His most recent antics have created quite the buzz, and have prompted talks of penalizing excessive goal celebrations – the same one’s Ovie seems to enjoy demonstrating. This could look something like the NFL and its attempt to stop outlandish celebrations. Like
rather than the Ovechkin, indirule.NHL viduals such as players don’t Terrell Owens exaggerate and Chad their goal celJohnson were ebrations, known for their save for flamboyant T e e m u touchdown celeSelanne in the brations. Tired nineties, of their bizarre which is why end zone antics, Ovechkin has the NFL decided garnered so to step in three much attenyears ago, ruling tion from the that teams who “celebrate excesmedia. He is criticized for sively� be penaloverenthusiasized 15 yards on tically celethe ensuing kickphoto/shotsoffthecrossbar.com brating his off. The rule of Alexander Ovechkin posing for a shot at presdidency goals, but course has not many fail to been well-received jersey off. Nonetheless, you wouldb y a m a j o r i t y o f f o o t b a l l f a n s , n’t see a soccer player pull out a mention how he is also the first one prompting many to refer to the NFL sharpie marker to sign the game to celebrate and support his teamas the “No Fun League.� ball or steal a cheerleader’s pom- m a t e ’ s g o a l s . O v i e i s n ’ t y o u r stereotypical egoistical star. Soccer players are also known poms (a la Terrell Owens). Ovechkin is a gift to NHL fans, for their creative goal celebrations. Ovechkin’s goal celebration FIFA, the sport’s governing body, b r i n g s b a c k m e m o r i e s o f T i g e r and media pundits should realize however, isn’t too concerned with W i l l i a m s r i d i n g h i s s t i c k o r how he has been instrumental in penalizing a player for outlandish Theoren Fleury sliding on his knees r e v i t a l i z i n g t h e d y i n g s p o r t o f celebrations – except for a yellow from blue-line to blue-line. These hockey. Rather than trying to put a card whenever a player strips his celebrations are more the exception stop to Ovechkin’s enthusiasm,
these individuals should wonder why more players don’t play with the same passion and intensity. Bottomline is, Ovechkin’s celebration was not directed to defame the other team, and hence, should not be recognized as unsportsmanlike behaviour. Don Cherry cited the other players’ “feelings� and the feelings of the rookie goaltender that he scored on as one reason why his celebration was wrong. Judging by the amount of money these players make, we shouldn’t let “their feelings� get in the way of a little fun – it’s a profession after all; they should know how to deal with such things. Thankfully, not everyone disliked the celebration – some of his peers even enjoyed it. As long as Ovechkin is scoring 50 or more goals a season, it’s best if we left him and his explosive personality alone. He is arguably the most exciting goal scorer in the NHL today and one of the best players to watch. If dancing around his stick helps to keep fans in the stands, a high-level of competition, and his passion for the game intact, then dance away Alex, dance away.
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Draw complete for European football’s elite Liverpool and Chelsea will renew their European rivalry after being drawn together in next month's Champions League quarter-finals. It is the fifth successive year the two sides have met in Europe, with Chelsea triumphing in their semifinal in 2008. Holders Manchester United take on FC Porto and Arsenal play
Villarreal, with the winners meeting in the semi-finals. Bayern Munich meet Barcelona in the other tie. The winner there will face either Liverpool or Chelsea. The first legs are on April 7 and 8, and the return on April 14 and 15. The semi-finals take place on April 28 and 29 and May 5 and 6 and the final will be played on Wednesday,
27 May at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Although they were beaten by Chelsea last year, Liverpool reached the 2005 and 2007 finals at the expense of the Blues. Last season's first leg at Anfield ended in a 1-1 draw after John Arne Riise scored an own goal and Chelsea won the return leg 3-2 after extra-time.
Mancheter United will revisit some old demons when they face Porto. The Portuguese club beat Manchester United on their way to winning the tournament in 2004, when then Porto boss Jose Mourinho charged up the Old Trafford touchline in delight after a 90th-minute Costinha goal took them through. And Arsenal's tie with Villarreal is
also a reunion of sorts following their 2006 semi-final, which the Gunners won 1-0 on aggregate. United beat Chelsea on penalties in last year's final and the draw means another all-English final remains a possibility. It is the second successive year that four English teams are in the last eight of the competition.
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The WUSC Student Refugee Program has enabled more than 1000 student refugees from countries of origin as diverse as Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Rwanda, Sudan, Burma and Afghanistan to re-settle in Canada as permanent residents to pursue their education in an environment free of violence and fear. The Student Refugee Program at UTM commits to supporting the sponsored student financially and socially through their first year at UTM. The cost of sponsorship is approximately $25,000.00. UTM has sponsored two students who have been successful in this program. The Student Refugee Program will only be successful if the majority of students who cast a ballot vote "yes" in this referendum.
Do you support the Student Refugee Program with an introduction of a student levy of $1.00 per student per semester?
UTMSU currently operates a campus food bank which offers food and resources to those in need in the UTM community, including all students, staff and faculty. For the past five years the food bank has been running without any funding and is in desperate need of resources. The campus food bank will only be sustainable if the majority of students who cast a ballot vote "yes" in this referendum.
Are you in favor of an introduction of a student levy of $0.50 per student per semester to support the on-campus food bank available to all students? You will have the chance to vote "Yes" or "No" to the following questions. Voting stations will be located in the South Building, CCT Building and North Building
Voting days: MARCH 24th, 25th and 26th
Voting days: MARCH 24th, 25th and 26th