February 9, 2010
Vol. 137, Issue 32

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Tackling Olympic issues

The Vancouver Winter Olympics are upon us and all of Canada is abuzz with excitement. Will Canada break free from being known as the only Olympic host nation in history not to win gold on home soil? Will Canada’s Own the Podium program produce the results we hope for?

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Letters to the Editors

Letters to the Editors

Talking Heads

...… around campus

What do you think about Canada hosting the Vancouver Olympics?

“I’m very proud of Canada for hosting the Olympics.”

Michelle Lamb, Comm’13

“I’m so stoked.”

Vincent Castronovo, ArtSci ’12

“While I support Canada in this endeavour, I think it’s important to look at Indigenous land being encroached upon.”

Brenna Nitkin, ArtSci ’10

“While I think it’s great for tourism, I think a lot of people are overlooking the essential services being cut.”

Tamara Gardner, ArtSci ’11

“We can come in last in any event, as long as we win in hockey.”

Kurt Helmer, ArtSci ’10

Photos by Madison Bettle