Tonight, in the Elephant Room on the 3rd Floor of the Knowles-Douglas Building, Brandon University Students for Life in conjunction with Brandon Youth For Life will be screening It’s a Girl, a documentary focused on sex-selective abortion and the subsequent effects in countries like India and China.
Read moreNew culture coming to Brandon: Permaculture
Unexplored regions of the Great Canadian North are becoming increasingly available for mining and logging developments. A copper mine recently began operation in Grass River Provincial Park and, as other mines pop up all around the park, a logging road is being scheduled to divide it. Suburbia is sprawling onto agricultural land while agricultural lands sprawl into forested land.
Read moreInt’l Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
In the Mingling Area on March 21st, the Brandon University Multicultural Association (BUMA) organized a rally to promote the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The day was dedicated in 1966 by the United Nations, calling on the community, and the world, to increase its efforts to achieve the elimination of racial discrimination.
Read moreBUSU Emergency Student Loans Program
The Brandon University Students’ Union (BUSU) has introduced an Emergency Student Loan Program that is intended to provide monetary support to students facing financial crisis.
Read moreBU New Music Ensemble in Iceland
This past January, the Brandon University New Music Ensemble (BUNME) travelled to Reykjavik, Iceland to perform at Dark Music Days 2013, a world-renowned contemporary music festival.
Read moreBUSU Election Results
It took almost seven hours of ballot counting, but the new Brandon University Students’ Union (BUSU) executive and council was revealed early Wednesday morning, including a new president.
Read moreBeer vs Beer Finale Party a success
On Friday, March 22nd, the Students’ Union Drinking Spot (SUDS) hosted their annual Beer vs Beer Finale Party, giving students a final chance to crown their preferred beer of the year. This year, Labatt Blue or Keith’s Pale were the finalists. For entertainment, Brandon bands No Teddy, Torn From Flames, and Out F’Sync occupied the stage, playing into the early morning hours.
Read moreRoyal Manitoba Winter Fair begins
From March 25th to 30th, one of Western Canada’s largest agricultural events, and the largest annual event held in Brandon, will be in the Keystone Centre once again. One of the only two Canadian fairs to ever receive patronage from Queen Elizabeth II, this year features a host of daily events ranging from the Royal Petting Zoo to the Calcutta Cattle auction.
Read moreJean-Paul de Roover hits Brandon
As a part of his “Complexity in Simplicity” cross-Canada CD release tour, Thunder Bay native Jean-Paul De Roover is stopping in Brandon on March 24th to play Park Community Centre at 7:00 pm.
Read moreBUSU election results
After a long campaign period and voting earlier this week, the BUSU 2013 Regular Elections unofficial results are in!
Read moreOut F’Sync and Torn From Flames feud before SUDS social
On Friday, March 22nd, the Students’ Union Drinking Spot (SUDS) is hosting a “Beer vs Beer Finale Party” to crown either Keith’s Pale or Labatt Blue as this year’s most popular ale. Featured at “the Superbowl of Beers” are local band No Teddy, progressive metal/hardcore group Torn From Flames and cover band Out F’Sync.
Read morePart-time and Mature Students face problems
Roughly a dozen people came out to a forum last week for part-time, mature, and single parent students. Hosted by Krystal Kayne, BUSU Part-time/Mature Commissioner, it allowed students to voice their concerns, and brainstorm possible solutions.
Read moreAngry Arts Week at BU
March 18th to March 22nd is Angry Arts Week, a time for anyone, artistic or otherwise, to “create art expressing anger about social and political issues to create dialogue around the problems so we can find solutions.”
Read moreReel Brew (sham)rocks The Dock
With nothing more than a fiddle, a guitar, a bodhran, and their voices (and $5 premium beer on special), Reel Brew helped bring in St. Patrick’s Day at The Dock on Princess this past weekend. Hitting the stage at 9:00 pm on Friday and returning at the same time on Saturday, the Brandon group maintained good spirits throughout, filling tables and keeping guests eagerly waiting to get in all night.
Read moreBrandon Jazz Fest 2013
Lately, the Queen Elizabeth II Building has been teeming with high-schoolers and the sweet and crazy sounds of jazz. From March 14th – 16th, Brandon University’s School of Music hosted the 31st Annual Brandon Jazz Festival, an event featuring young jazz ensembles from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the surrounding area.
Read moreVatican appoints Pope Francis to lead the church
On Wednesday, March 13th, some thirty days after Pope Benedict XVI unexpectedly announced his resignation, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was ordained Pope Francis. The first non-European to fill the position in twelve centuries and the first-ever member of the Jesuit order, the 266th pontiff is now responsible for leading more than 1.2 billion Roman Catholics worldwide.
Read moreThe students have spoken: who are you voting for?
Being curious about what students think of the upcoming BUSU election, The Quill asked them what would determine their voting choice come March 18th and 19th. Many of the students we questioned informed us that they had been paying very little attention to the campaign and were not familiar with the candidates, and thus did not have a choice in mind.
Read moreAnnual General Meeting summary
Yesterday, The Quill held their Annual General Meeting at SUDS. Commencing at 12:46 pm and concluding at 1:25 pm, there were 41 signed participants present to vote on the passing of bylaws and the reading of reports from various board members and employees of your student newspaper.
Read moreWorried about flooding? Yes, you are
Despite the dramatic snowfall that touched down in southern Manitoba, the southwestern portion of the province is predicted to experience near-normal weather patterns this spring.
Read moreHow to fund the Students’ Union Drinking Spot?
The SUDS Board is looking for opportunities to raise additional capital, including the possibility of a student levy.
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