September 16, 2008
Vol. 136, Issue 7

The Federal Election is set for Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Tyler Ball)

Top Story

Alienating the electorate

It came as no shock to most political observers when, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the Governor General dissolved parliament and declared a Federal Election for October 14.

Story

Letters to the Editors

Codes of conduct do exist for professors, staff; Lamenting the loss of the “Golden” Gaels; Do have a little perspective

Talking Heads

...the bookstore

Are your textbooks worth the price?

“No, textbook prices are insanely high.”

Fran Widmer, ArtSci ’11

“Yes, I like to think an extra book on the shelf is never a bad thing.”

Nate Jackson, ArtSci ’10

“It depends on the course and the book. You can’t say every price is good or bad.”

Ian Armour, ArtSci ’12

“Yes, phys-ed textbook prices have stayed steady. I’m happy with them.”

Monica Armanious, PHE ’09

“No, in politics the lectures are more important than the book.”

Mike Sinclair, Artsci ’10

Photos by Alexi White