THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
By The Sheaf November 30, 2012
A student enrolled in arts and science classes is being treated for active pulmonary tuberculosis and 589 of his or her classmates and professors have been identified as having been potentially exposed to the disease. The student has been removed from campus and is in non-critical condition. Other affected students and faculty are being notified via email and have been asked to come in for testing at the Education Building next week.
By The Sheaf November 30, 2012
The Sheaf has just learned that a case of tuberculosis has been identified on campus. The Saskatoon Health Region has taken control of the situation. One student has been removed from campus for treatment. The health region now has a list of that student’s classmates and professors and is working to contact them.
By The Sheaf November 30, 2012
NaNoWriMo got the best of Aren Bergstrom this year. This was the fourth year the University of Saskatchewan graduate participated in National Novel Writing Month, an annual creative writing challenge. Every November, its participants attempt to write 50,000 words in 30 days.
By The Sheaf November 29, 2012
From Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf to the recently released Flight, alcoholism has been the subject of many movies. Smashed is a worthy addition to this list.
By The Sheaf November 29, 2012
Environmental advocates need to find people who are aware of the world’s growing environmental issues but have not yet taken action. We need to convince them to do something. This will not be achieved by browbeating or berating them, but by offering positive reinforcement to work toward a solution.
By The Sheaf November 28, 2012
A record crowd more than 37,000 strong saw the Laval Rouge et Or exact Vanier Cup revenge over the McMaster Marauders Nov. 23 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
By The Sheaf November 27, 2012
The Huskies basketball teams entertained two western opponents last weekend. The University of British Columbia Thunderbirds arrived Nov. 23 and the Victoria Vikes played Nov. 24 at the PAC.
By The Sheaf November 24, 2012
Toronto is on the verge of becoming the first major Canadian city to ban single-use plastic bags. But it’s not enough to stem the plastic bag damage altogether.