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For those of you not in touch with Canadian politics, November 1, 2005 was a day that went down in Canada’s political history as monumental. Justice John H. Gomery handed down the first of two reports on the Sponsorship Program abuse that occurred in the province of Quebec and within the Liberal Party of Canada. For those of you that are not familiar with this scandal, allow me to elaborate.
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November 24, 2005 | Leave a Comment
As Thanksgiving and Christmas draw near, let us once again consider the age-old riddle which generation after generation has pondered endlessly. Since the pilgrims first sat down with the Indians at Plymouth Rock to celebrate God’s providence, one question, cruel and divisive, has sprung unbidden from the mouths of turkey-eaters the world over:
“White meat or dark?”
While many sit on the fence or feign apathy, and others flip-flop from one side to the other each Thanksgiving, it is abundantly clear that white, or light, meat is vastly superior to its darker counterpart. Let us examine the evidence:
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To drink, or not to drink; that is the question…for Trinity, at least. Despite classes on philosophy, poverty and bioethics, alcohol remains a TWU quandary. The dilemma has been especially interesting for LLC students working on Parliament Hill, where cocktail functions and Friday evening drinks are common. Trying to balance social propriety and networking opportunities with community standards is difficult and awkward. When we reveal that attending Trinity requires abstaining from alcohol, people inevitably ask why. Like a deer caught in headlights, our eyes grow wide, and we issue an excuse or search for an escape. Too often, we duck our heads and mutter a sheepish reply, sometimes even apologizing for the policy.
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Re: “Won’t you be my neighbour?”
Dear Editor,
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I attended my first Spartans sports event this Friday. I was excited to be there, and laughed to see the fans showing their enthusiasm. Yes, the toga and the Spartan helmet were both there. Apparently this is tradition, as is the wearing of Spartan Faithful T-shirts and standing until our team gets their first point. I won’t even feign competence at commenting on the game, but our team played great!
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Dear Sir or Madam:
In two months you will be short-listed as a candidate for the next president of Trinity Western University. Much thought and prayer has already gone into this decision, and much more will be devoted to it in the coming months.
As you take this position next July, know that you are stepping into noble shoes. Men and women with vision and dedication have paved the way before you, taking TWU from a junior college to an accredited university of 3500 students in 43 short years. Vision 2012 has been set in motion, and you will be responsible to carry that through to completion. You will be required to manage varied and sometimes conflicting loyalties throughout this process. Commitments to donors, the Art and Drama departments, athletics, the Langley Township, and others must be kept and held in connection with the mission of the university.
