THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

  • By October 27, 2010

    In a somewhat outrageous proposal preceded by a rather obvious disclaimer that the proposition team might not actually agree with the side they are arguing, the officials argued that in order to fight overpopulation in India, an individual who wants to have a child will need to buy a birthing share.

  • U of S debate society hosts discussions on green initiatives

    By October 27, 2010

    Last week the USSU hosted Green Yourself Week in order to create awareness on environmental issues society is currently facing. Here are recaps for four debates.

  • DEBATE: Energy efficiency in the home

    By October 27, 2010

    Though they questioned the effectiveness of solar power in practice, the proposition team argued that the solar energy race is something the government should be involved in.

  • DEBATE: Government regulation on “green” cars

    By October 27, 2010

    Should the government put regulations on green cars? Specifically, should the emissions rate on new cars sold in the United States be higher than 120 grams per kilometre?

  • DEBATE: The environment police for recycling

    By October 27, 2010

    Paper is the most common material in recycling programs, yet it is also a significant part of the waste going to landfills. The debate proposed that Environmental Police could be used to monitor clean practices.

  • Green beers from Saskatoon-based Paddock Wood

    By October 27, 2010

    The brewmaster and owner of Paddock Wood dropped by the University of Saskatchewan for a pint of his 606 ale and a talk. Aside from making delicious, unique local beer, Steve Cavan wants to make sustainable brew.

  • White water park, hydropower project on river still uncertain

    By October 27, 2010

    The proposal for a white water park and hydropower station on the weir is stirring controversy in Saskatoon. By the end of the year, City Council will decide wether to spend $2 to $4 million on a feasibility study and environmental impact statement, but some residents argue that there needs to be more information available before the city moves ahead.

  • Free speech victory for Alberta students

    By October 27, 2010

    Earlier this month, two brothers at the University of Calgary secured a major and controversial legal victory for university students.