TURNING UP
NEW MANAGEMENT
BREXIT STAGE LEFT
Turnout surges among young voters
McGill Residence acquired by university
TRU prof weighs in on EU referendum
The 2015 federal election turnout numbers are in, and youth brought the biggest gains • Page 2
Acquisition marks the end of private ownership for McGill on-campus housing • Page 2
With the UK voting to leave the EU, what will the fallout be? • Page 5
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HOT AND SUNNY
Summer in full swing on campus
See what’s happening on campus and in Kamloops in July, p. 5 RECLAMATION
NOT OUT OF YOUR ELEMENT
ATHLETES TO CHEER FOR
New Gold latest sponsor for research spot
Industry veterans behind new music fest
Two to watch from TRU at the Olympics
Company behind mind becomes the latest contributor to creation of a research chair • Page 4
B.C. has a brand new music festival, created by event and music industry veterans • Page 4
Two former WolfPack volleyball players are headed to the Olympics • Page 7