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On Wednesday, the McGill administration presented a new draft of the Regulations on Conduct of Research policy to McGill Senate. The draft sparked controversy because of the removal of two clauses included in the existing policy that require researchers to report military-funded research with "direct harmful consequences," as well as the addition of an anonymity clause for certain research sponsors.
I was gaybashed on Halloween weekend. Thankfully the verbal assault didn't turn physical, but it was still one of the scariest moments of my life. As I was leaving a queer Halloween party at a bar on Jean Talon by myself to grab a taxi, a small sedan pulled up next to me.
On Thursday, the Students' Society's Legislative Council will vote on two motions regarding Choose Life's club status. The first is a resolution to revoke that status, on the basis that the goals of pro-life groups are "contrary to the safety and well-being of students," and that by allowing such a group to book campus space SSMU is "providing legitimacy to the anti-choice agenda.
My mom has always tried to teach me that human life is valuable, that everyone has reasons for their actions, and that no one is wholly evil. I am realizing, however, thanks to the fall weather, that this is not the case. The evidence, friends, is the women who wear shorts with tights.
Even Ricky's friends think he's a hypocrite Re: "Piñata Diplomacy: The 'counter-revolution'" by Ricky Kreitner (03.11.09) Dear Ricky, Let me begin by commending our friendship of almost two years. It has been a great ride, and I've had fun giggling, drinking fuzzy navels, and arguing with you.
I was surprised to read the editorial "If SnowAP's dead, Haven Books should be next," in the October 20 issue of the Tribune. Neither I, nor any of the Haven Books' staff were consulted for this piece. Further, many of the "facts" presented are misleading or just plain wrong.
I know there aren't a lot of vegans in the world. So I understand the curiosity about us lettuce-munching creatures. I get why some of you can't help but parse my politics over lunch. You want to know why I do it - how I can tolerate my life of gastronomic asceticism.