September 12, 2008
Vol. 136, Issue 6

In the Read

Textbook costs have increased at 278 per cent of the rate of inflation over the past 12 years. See the Features section for the full story. (Tyler Ball)

Top Story

The ethics of uniform aesthetics

Queen’s Athletics’ decision to switch clothing providers from Russell Athletic to adidas might be an aesthetic improvement, but according to Queen’s No Sweat, it might not be an ethical one.

Feature

A price tag for the books

You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But can you judge it by its price tag?

Clark Hall Pub

Pub hires general manager

Clark Hall Pub’s days as an on-campus relic are drawing to a close due to recent efforts by the Engineering Society to revive the landmark. EngSoc President Jordan Black said an opening date for the pub hasn’t been established yet, but EngSoc aims to open it before the end of fall term.

Other stories

Football prepares to face Golden Hawks

A Country for Coens

Province launches textbook grant

Why does it have to be so QHARD?

Features

A price tag for the books

You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But can you judge it by its price tag?

Editorials

Selling education short

Some McMaster University students have allegedly been selling their seats in courses to fellow students, McMaster’s student newspaper, the Silhouette, reported in April.

Opinions

Balancing duty and privilege

Queen’s University encourages within its students an understanding of, and commitment to, good citizenship. The purpose of the student Code of Conduct is to acknowledge the academic and social responsibilities associated with student membership at Queen’s University.

Arts & Entertainment

Trespassing and telling tales

The art of storytelling has lately seemed like a forgotten pastime. The same could be said of ’zine culture—it’s still around, but the cut-and-paste, Do-It-Yourself paper booklet, alt-culture boom of the ’80s and ’90s has slowed in momentum.

Sports

CIS media coverage could take off

As part of a plan to expand coverage of CIS sports, Canadian universities may soon be able to upload and share video footage of their games at thescore.com.

Postscript

Why does it have to be so QHARD?

I am on hold. It has been this way for a long, long time. I stare out my window at the sunny English countryside, thinking sadly about the wasted day. Then the phone goes dead. I will not be receiving any technical support.

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