THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
By Ashleigh Mattern October 13, 2009
The University Students’ Council was the shortest yet this year, lasting only 10 minutes. Perhaps a revolt is in order, or at least a motion to force Students’ Council to stay in the room for at least 30 minutes. They could trade Pokemon cards or something to pass the time.
By The Sheaf October 13, 2009
In June of this year, the World Health Organization officially declared H1N1 influenza (swine flu) a pandemic with an alert level of six, the highest on the scale. Transmittable between humans through airborne means, this new strain circled the globe in just a few short months, making it the first flu pandemic in 41 years. The reason for this particular virus’s virulence is said to be found in H1N1’s recent mutation, combining four pre-existing influenza strains into one.
By The Sheaf October 13, 2009
For most people, spending a hot summer month sifting through dirt in Spain is no vacation ”” but for University of Saskatchewan archaeology student Landon Perlett, it was the working vacation of his dreams. In his final year of forensic archaeology, Perlett was looking to get some hands-on experience during the summer.
By The Sheaf October 13, 2009
A panel aimed at raising awareness of copyright uses in the classroom setting was held Oct. 7 in the Learning Commons of the Murray Library. Most of the questions were asked by faculty inquiring about whether they could use Internet content in lectures.
By The Sheaf October 13, 2009
The university has asked instructors to be more flexible regarding absences and to refrain from requesting medical notes from students this flu season.
By The Sheaf October 13, 2009
A new student group is attempting to stop the sale of bottled water on campus. And their scheme is just crazy enough to work.
By The Sheaf October 13, 2009
From Oct. 19 to 23 advance polls will be open in Place Riel to students regardless of which wards they live in. This is the first time early voting has been available on campus for a civic election.
By Ishmael N. Daro October 6, 2009
A global study of Internet service shows Canada is falling behind in terms of broadband quality and may not be able to keep up with future needs. Canadian broadband quality slipped from 26th in 2008 to its current ranking as 30th.