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Little corruption in Canada

Corruption is not the issue many Canadians think it is, says University of Saskatchewan political studies professor Michael Atkinson.

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Nursing student launches H1N1 survey

Nursing student Heather Martin decided to take matters into her own hands when she felt there was too much conflicting information swirling around about H1N1.

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Mass hair cuts for cancer

If you noticed people getting hair cuts in Lower Place Riel on Nov. 13, rest assured that it was for a good cause: raising funds to fight cancer.

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Campus group raises money for gardening

ESSA, an interdisciplinary campus group comprising students interested in environmental issues, is raising money for Rooted, a campus group focused on rooftop gardening.

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USSU AGM shortest in memory

The Nov. 12 annual general meeting of the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union was one of the shortest in recent memory, but still brought significant change to the union’s constitution.

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Students’ Council: Nov 12, 2009

Students’ Council: Nov 12, 2009

USC addresses ongoing ASSU election fallout and a councillor gets the axe.

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Exploring mental illness

Exploring mental illness

I have several family connections to mental health: my mother has worked as a psychiatric nurse for over 20 years and one of my sisters has been diagnosed as mentally ill. The issue holds special importance for me.

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Space team misses the mark

The University of Saskatchewan Space Design Team failed to take home the cash prize in the Elevator 2010 competition, despite beating their competitors in the previous three competitions.

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Students at risk of mental illness

The Canadian Mental Health Association cites suicide as one of the leading causes of death among Canadian 15 to 24 years of age, second only to accidents. The youth suicide rate in Canada is the third highest in the industrialized world.

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No more Happy Meals for Iceland

McDonald’s, the mightiest of fast food chains, is closing up shop and leaving Iceland.

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