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Vanier student Karim Mane is going to the NBA.

December 10, 2020 newspaper 0 comment

Vanier Cheetahs guard Karim Mane has made history by signing with the NBA’s Orlando Magic. Mane becomes the first player ever to join the league directly from CEGEP, having attended Vanier College from 2017 to 2020, turning down interest from a number of NCAA Division I universities. The 20-year-old made the announcement two days after he went undrafted in Wednesday’s 2020 NBA Draft. Blake Murphy posted on Twitter that Mane’s deal in Orlando is a two-way contract. Mane said on Twitter that he’s “excited and humbled” to join…

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De-Stressing and Holiday Activites With Vanier Student Life

December 9, 2020 newspaper Vanier0 comment

Once again, Vanier Student Life has some fun and de-stressing activities for you. If you like animals and need to find ways to de-stress, then the virtual animal therapy event will be just for you. Vanier Student Life has also organized multiple Netflix Watch Parties with the theme of holiday movies. Vanier Student Life has organized a virtual animal therapy event. This virtual event will help you de-stress, and, also, you will get to meet really cute animals. It will be held on December 9th during UB, which is from…

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Updates on Vanier’s Women’s and Gender Studies Major

November 15, 2020November 15, 2020 newspaper Activism, Campus, Vanier0 comment

As most of you may or may not know, Vanier offers a variety of majors that you can complete along with your DEC by taking calluses that count towards both your DEC and a major of your choice. Sustainability, Indigenous Studies, as well as Women’s and Gender Studies are a few examples. Completing a certificate in one of these majors not only benefits students in terms of having something extra to add to their CVs and university applications, but they also become exposed to a new perspective from which they…

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Virtual Activities By Vanier Student Life

November 14, 2020 newspaper Campus, Vanier0 comment

Are you a current Vanier student who is looking to have some social interactions? Vanier Student Life has set up some fun activities that you can join in order to virtually interact with other people at Vanier. There’s Covid Club, Werewolf, Saturday Shenanigans, and a virtual cooking workshop. Vanier Student Life has organized a Covid Club, where you can chat and hang out with others. You can share your interests and talk about whatever topics that interest you. It’s not formal at all, so just be yourself and enjoy…

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VCSA partial financial statement 2019 – 2020

November 1, 2020 newspaper 0 comment

Below is an excerpt of the VCSA’s financial statement from 2019 to 2020. Click here to have access to the full budget. The Insider: 2020:$8,397 2019: $9,068 Clubs: 2020:$4,040 2019: $5,181 VCSA Parties: 2020:$18,074 2019: $27,333 Breakfast / VCSA Meetings: 2020:$16,999 2019: $13,128 Welcome Week: 2020: $27,802 2019: $31,128 Office Expenses: 2020:$17,524 2019: $13,148 Fashion Show: 2020: N/A 2019: $6,798 First Aid Team: 2020:$195 2019: $2,749 Emergency Covid Aid: 2020: $30,000 2019: N/A Vanier Vibrant: 2020:$0 2019: $2,849 Robotics: 2020:$4,700 2019: $8,137 Scholarships and Honorariums: 2020: $21,896 2019: $12,620 Sports…

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Health and Dental Coverage Coming Soon to Vanier Students

October 26, 2020 newspaper Student, Vanier, VCSA0 comment

Many changes are in store for members of the Vanier College Student’s Association, as students have cast their votes this October to decide on not only a new VCSA Executive Council (whose results have been announced via Omnivox) but also on whether or not a student insurance plan should be implemented. After the four-day-long referendum (from October 9th to October 13th) the motion has passed with 90% of voters in favour of the implementation of The Student Insurance Plan. Expressing his thoughts on this outcome, Kareem Brochu, the VCSA executive…

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Managing a Socially-Distanced Halloween and Its Discontents

October 25, 2020 newspaper Campus, Halloween0 comment

As Montreal is currently a red zone due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Québec government’s new guidelines stipulate that private gatherings are strictly prohibited. While changes are happening every day, one can’t help but wonder what will be happening to Halloween this year. Will small gatherings be allowed in open spaces? Will a limited number of people be allowed to meet up at a private residence? Will children be allowed to go trick-or-treating? This isn’t the first time that traditional Halloween plans were met with unforeseen circumstances. In…

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Orange Shirt Day

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 newspaper Campus, Vanier0 comment

Why wear an orange shirt on September 30th? To put it simply, it is to commemorate and honour residential school survivors. It is to remember the physical, mental, and sexual abuse they had to ensure, as well as the inter-generational trauma that ensued within Indigenous communities. “The Problematic History of John A. MacDonald,” an article by Angel found in the “Activism” section, addresses these atrocities in more depth. But why on September 30th? And why an orange shirt? September 30th was the date chosen, as it was…

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VCSA Update on COVID-19

April 22, 2020 newspaper COVID-19, Vanier, VCSA0 comment

As we are all struggling to keep our mental health in check, while also adjusting to online learning and upholding whatever other personal obligations we might have, as teachers tell us to “enjoy our unexpected break”, all the while giving extra assignments to make up for missed classes, we might feel like there is no way we can realistically meet every deadline. Several students have voiced their concerns to the VCSA, mainly about the lack of support they are receiving from their teachers (especially students who have little access to…

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Obituary

April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 newspaper 0 comment

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Vanier College’s beloved mascot, Cheeto the Cheetah. For decades he has been a staple to Vanier’s Athletic Teams, as well as to Vanier Student Life. Bringing school spirit and hugs, Cheeto was a joy to all who met him. Prior to the incident, students had the opportunity to see Cheeto for the last time at Vanier Student Life’s First Annual Geekcon, where he engaged in lightsaber duels and took selfies with students. He is survived by the Vanier…