The SUDS Board is looking for opportunities to raise additional capital, including the possibility of a student levy.
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For more information about the BUSU elections, or if you have any questions, please contact Returning Officer Derek Booth at ro@busu.ca.
Read more‘Crude’: oiling the art machine
Brandon University Fine Arts student Nicole Myker presented her thesis exhibition this past week. Titled “Crude”, the show is an exploration of heavy machinery as well as other themes associated with the oil industry. “I wanted to put myself out of the element of what I usually do, [so I] chose machinery and steel,” says Myker.
Read moreAboriginal Job Fair in Brandon
The Westman Chapter of the Interprovincial Association on Native Employment (IANE) will be hosting their 11th annual Aboriginal Job Fair. The Job Fair will take place at the Brandon Shoppers Mall on Tuesday, March 19th from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Read moreSun of a Beach begins!
It’s that time of year again for Brandon’s Sun of a Beach festivities! The weekend begins early with a kickoff social at Houston’s Country Roadhouse on Thursday, March 7th. Forget all about the mountains of snow outside and don your summer clothes and beach wear! Everyone who goes before 11:00 pm will receive free cover for a future trip to Houston’s.
Read moreNew journalism course being offered at BU
Looking for a unique course to take during the Spring session at BU? Then look no further than Journalism II: Introduction to Electronic Media. Offered during the first term, from May 6th to 27th, the course will cover a wide range of topics. Instructor Dr. Glen Gatin says he will try to have a good mix of theoretical and practical work.
Read moreWomen’s Week at BU
The Brandon University Women’s Collective has organized a week of activities leading up to the celebration of International Women’s Day. Every day from March 4th to 8th, there will be various events open to people of all genders where gender issues and sexual health will be discussed.
Read moreOfficial statement from The Quill Editorial Executive regarding election article
On Monday, March 4th, 2013, The Quill published the article “BUSU Election Controversy” on our website, TheQuill.ca. Later that day, we were informed that our article did not cover the full scope of the issues discussed. After being given further information on the subject, we pulled the aforementioned article from our online edition the morning of Tuesday, March 5th.
Read moreConcerns raised beyond bylaw violations in BUSU election
Further frustration is brewing among all students involved in the BUSU elections. The Quill had originally reported that controversy had been created by bylaw violations caused by Returning Officer Derek Booth, which, after further information surfaced Monday evening and Tuesday morning, was proven not to be the sole reason for the controversy.
Read morePrint Edition Delayed
Owing to the extremely adverse road conditions created by the large quantities of snow received in the Westman area, The Quill print edition will not be available on stands until Thursday morning. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Read moreCorrections and further information re elections pending
The Quill has received further information regarding the election controversy following the publication of the article on this subject yesterday afternoon, March 4th, 2013. In the interests of presenting a fair and balanced viewpoint on this complicated subject to our readers, yesterday’s article has been pulled pending revision with this new information.
Read moreRecap: BUSU Election Debate 2013
Community Centre was in Flames
Anybody walking past Park Community Centre on the evening of March 2 missed a phenomenal show inside. Stage virgins Stand Against This World, eccentric punk-metal-electronic duo Fungus Puck, and progressive metal/hardcore band Torn From Flames joined forces to musically enlighten and entertain (and nearly deafen) the spectators who congregated to mosh, sway, and head bang.
Read moreFirst live band at the Dock
Rumor confirmed! The Dock on Princess announced on Friday, January 25th that they will be playing host to Brandon’s own Reel Brew on Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th during St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
Read moreTalking about food services
The “freshman 15” is a common expression used to describe the weight put on by students during their first year of postsecondary education. The accepted belief is that students, new to being bombarded by stacks upon stacks of work, choose quick means of sustenance which are in nutrition and easy on the wallet so as to better focus on their efforts on school.But what if that isn’t the case?
Read moreThe Harlem Shake at BU: memetic dancing and you
In these times of economic uncertainty, ongoing military conflict in the Middle East and Africa, unprecedented melting of arctic ice, and increasing concentration of corporate control, there is nothing more unifying than the reinterpretation of Internet viral videos and memes, the favored pastimes amongst idle hands and bored individuals of the Internet crowd.
Read moreBrandon University presents: ‘Safer Ground?’
Back in September, The Quill was able to sit down and speak with James Forsythe about his upcoming theatre production. It has been several months now, and with the work of cast and crew, it is mere days away from opening night.
Read moreLocal bands set to rock the PCC
Have your eardrums ever been blessed with the glorious sound of a screamo death/metal core trio, a “punk metal electronic improvisional/jazz and hiphop influenced two-piece drum and bass duo”, and a progressive metal/hardcore quintet all in one evening? Wander to Park Community Centre on Saturday, March 2 at 7 p.m. and experience it firsthand as Brandon bands Stand Against This World and Fungus Puck hit the stage with Virden’s Torn From Flames for an all-ages performance.
Read moreYour BUSU candidates
The Brandon University Students’ Union (BUSU) general elections are set to take place on March 11th and 12th. With the campaigning period now underway, The Quill sat down with all five executive candidates to help you make an informed decision before you cast your ballot.
Read moreForsythe’s ‘Safer Ground?’ to premier at the Evans Theatre
James Forsythe’s production Soldier Up premiered on Remembrance Day in 2008. The script was inspired by his conversations with Canadian soldiers. During his sabbatical leave from BU in 2011, while teaching at Concordia University in Montreal, Forsythe repeated the interview procedure with Afghan Canadians.
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