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Matt Law is a freelance journalist based in Vancouver, B.C. He is currently finishing a degree in journalism and serving a second term as media editor at The Runner.

Streeter: KSA MultiPass

Streeter: KSA MultiPass

Student’s thoughts on the KSA MultiPass

Aboriginal club salmon BBQ

Aboriginal club salmon BBQ

Kwantlen’s Aboriginal club brings awareness of First Nations to campus.

(Courtesy of Frieda Shabrang)

Making the environment S.A.F.E

Independent Kwantlen group focuses on environmental action at the community level.

Melinda Bige and Roxanne Charles wrap fresh sage in the Aboriginal Gathering Place on Kwantlen Polytechnic Universities Surrey Campus on Friday afternoon. (Matt Law / The Runner)

Aboriginal students headed for DTES

Downtown Eastside Smudge Ceremony held to remember First Nations Women.

Kwantlen is giving away a 2011 smart fortwo coupe as part of their Smarten Up at Kwantlen draw. Matt Law / The Runner

Kwantlen giving away a free car

Smarten Up at Kwantlen draw could mean a free car for a student.

Matt Law / The Runner

What a marvelous day for a day hike

Looking to get out for a short day hike close to Vancouver? Here are some of the top spots.

Kwantlen economics student Monty Purewal is bringing cricket to campus this fall. MATT LAW / THE RUNNER

Bringin’ back cricket

Canada’s first national sport is coming to Kwantlen this fall.

Essential summer reads

Essential summer reads

Matt Law gives you the run-down on three essential summer reads with a little humour.

Photo illustration by Matt Law

HST referendum cometh

The long-awaited vote on the controversial HST will begin June 13 (delayed by the Canada Post lockout).

Environmental groups get ready to fight DFO appeal

Canadian environmental groups are vowing to fight a DFO Federal court court appeal.

Matt Law/The Runner

Top Kwantlen news stories of 2010

Between catastrophic oil spills and icelandic volcanic eruptions, 2010 was a big year. The world came together this year, whether in its shared annoyance of Vuvuzela, or the collective celebration after the rescue of the Chilean miners. But the big news of the day wasn’t just reserved for the international press, our very own institute of higher learning also experienced many newsworthy events. This is the Runner’s list of top Kwantlen news stories of 2010:

Three cheers for The Zalm

Three cheers for The Zalm

Since former premier Bill Vander Zalm started his crusade against the Harmonized Sales tax, B.C. has seen a grass roots political movement that has been desperately needed in this country.

Matt Law // The Runner

Zesty Greek Chicken

Zesty Greek Chicken recipe courtesy of: Matt Law’s Li’l Kitchen

Matt Law // The Runner

Parking fees rise again

Students returning to Kwantlen Polytechnic University in the fall can expect to be hit by yet another parking fee increase.

Courtesy steveleenow's // flickr

Kwantlen named as a 2010 Progressive Employer of Canada

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is the only Canadian university to be named as a 2010 Progressive Employer of Canada.