Aboriginal Gathering Place off to a slow but steady start
Kwantlen’s new Aboriginal Gathering Place, located in the main building of the Surrey Campus, has received significant attention for its contemporary design and architecture
No Credit Cards: Proposed tuition payment changes may come into effect as early as fall
The Kwantlen Board of Governors approved draft budget amendments this spring which may entail restrictions on the use of credit cards for tuition payments.
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.
U-Pass more than just a bus pass
Early last month, the provincial government announced they would be offering the U-Pass for $30 per month to all post-secondary institutions in September. The announcement seemed too good to be true – and in a way, it was.
Just Giver for Parkinson’s
On July 24, Gavin Johnston and wife Laura, along with 11 other riders, will embark on a 1,300 kilometre ride through much of south western B.C. to raise money for Parkinson’s disease.
Photo contest gives away over $6500 in Kwantlen Kash
Kwantlen recently announced the winners of the “It’s my Kwantlen” student photo contest, which had over $6500 of Kwantlen “Kash” up for grabs.
Kwantlen harvesting a degree in Sustainable Agriculture
While the addictive nature of Facebook’s Farmville app may be to blame for a few failed quizzes, Kwantlen Polytechnic University students may finally have a chance to see if they have what it takes to bring in a harvest.
Eco-friendly ways to get down and dirty [to clean]
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I continued to look into what baking soda could clean, and it looks like you can clean everything from the wine stain on your white shirt, to the mould infestation growing in your shower and the nasty toilet you’ve been abusing.
Light Rail Transit coming to Kwantlen?
Rapid transit to connect Kwantlen campuses in the South Fraser region?
BC Place: New Roof Old Memories
ShareBy Dominic Sramaty [Sports Bureau Chief] For the time being the deflation of “The Dome” on BC Place has been postponed to May 4th due to rain and is subject to even more delays if the weather does not comply. But as we all await the second coming of a legendary stadium we are left [...]
Gulf of Mexico spill warning to B.C.
As oil spills terrorize our oceans and coastlines, oil tankers make their way through B.C. waterways everyday.
KSA Looking for Student Feedback Using New U-Pass Posters
ShareBy Chris Yee [Student Affairs Bureau Chief] The KSA has recently set up posters asking for Kwantlen students’ suggestions on the U-Pass. The posters, which started being posted in late April, are equipped with a pen and paper for passers-by to jot down any ideas they may have regarding the U-Pass. Matt Todd, Director of [...]
Kwantlen recieves largest donation to date from philanthropist
ShareBy Denny Hollick [Coordinating Editor] Kwantlen has set a new record for the largest donation made to their foundation by a single individual. The unprecedented donation of $2.5 million was set by Dr. Irving K. Barber, founder of Slocan Forest Products Ltd., on Apr. 26, 2010. The money has been designated to improve and develop [...]
Fake pot gives real high
A new product is making the rounds on the recreational drug scene. Called K2 Spice, K2 or simply Spice, the product is being sold legally in Canada as an herbal incense and then smoked by users to achieve a high similar to the one given off by marijuana.
Story closest to my heart
Street racing claims a life, and the driver walks free. One family’s outrage.
Feature: Sterotypes of a stoner
Kyle Benning interviews a stoner on why he smokes pot, how it’s impacted his life and dealing with dealers.
Surrey Council makes Anti-Bullying Day official
City of Surrey gives anti-bullying movement an official day.
Psych students raise funds for Chile
The Vancouver Genocide and Human Rights group, created by Kwantlen psychology students, recently held a fundraiser to raise awareness and money to help out with the relief effort in Chile. The Runner sat down with Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani, Kwantlen Psychology professor and one of the founding faculty to discuss the group, its recent projects, and the importance of action.
Expensive $#!% you’ll never own
We sent Dominic Sramaty to this year’s auto show at BC Place. He came back awed by the machines on display, and the accompanying price tags.
Kwantlen students jingle all the way
Two Kwantlen students hoping to break into the jingle-making business have come up with a hockey-inspired tune for a local contest. Check it out.
Kwantlen: Is there an app for that?
Share By Denny Hollick [Coordinating Editor] When you’re going to university, there are two things that go together harmoniously: the student and their cell phone. The iPhone has been so popular amongst students that many universities have taken the time to develop mobile applications. Currently, universities such as Ryerson and University of Saskatchewan (USask) have [...]
Where to go for Easter weekend
So you’ve got a four-day weekend coming up, great. Some people take this as an opportunity to go somewhere else, and if you’re one of these people, we’ve got you covered with this travel piece. If you’re not one of these people, that’s too bad.