Browsing Tag Scott Newman
Defying socialism: a simple how-to
| 12:00 am | 0 CommentBy Scott NewmanA lot of people considered me to be right-wing while I attended SFU, but I hope everyone sees how I pale in comparison to others. Mr. McBride, buddy, whoa, slow down! Take a deep breath! I know that while you're attending SFU, it seems like everyone and their dog is a communist, but believe me, there's hope. All you need to do is graduate and get into the more...
Men need a centre too
| 12:00 am | 0 CommentBy Scott NewmanI find the idea of a men's centre, as proposed for the U of R, as long overdue. Anytime I hear it discussed at SFU, the typical, Pavlovian, unthought response is "Everywhere else is a Men's Centre". The idea that when men get together all they do is drink and talk about women and sports is incorrect. It is a horrible stereotype as bad as saying a women more...
Funding should be questioned
| 12:00 am | 0 CommentBy Scott NewmanI find it depressing how many people on campus assume that an organization should not have its funding questioned simply because it has a politically-correct place at SFU. And also, how some people, if they question that funding, and deemed "Nazis" or "Right-Wingers". I support Out on Campus and the Women's Centre, but it is only fiscally responsible to more...
Suggestions for Mat X day
| 12:00 am | 0 CommentBy Scott NewmanFor Mat X day, I think that the Communists and P!RG should burn some flags and smoke pot in the Main Mall. Then the Young Reformers can chase them through to the West Mall with fire extinguishers. Then the Young Liberals can ambush them all with Water balloons. But of course, all the Reformers, Communists and P!RGians can attack the Liberals with more...
Executive continues to do a crappy job
| 12:00 am | 0 CommentBy Scott Newman and Ef-sfss TreasurerAs far as I am concerned, the current slate of pro-CFS executives are doing a really crappy job. They are worse than the NDP Provincial government whom they worship and try to emulate. I've seen them in action, personally and over the e-peak, for two years now, and they either screw up, hush up and intimidate hard working reps and more...
Lacrosse team off to an encouraging start
| 12:00 am | 0 CommentBy Scott Newman Simon Fraser's lacrosse programme is well underway this season, with a pair of convincing wins for the Clan in its opening weekend. Slogging through the Oregon mud, SFU beat Lewis-Clark State 22-1 and Linfield College 20-1. Had it not been for the terrible field conditions, the scores would likely have been higher. So far it has been an ideal start to the more...
The (CFS)-Files
| 12:00 am | 0 CommentBy Scott Newman Along time ago (1981 to be precise), the Simon Fraser Student Society was a founding member of a wonderful idea. The idea was a national student organization which would work on behalf of students across the country, listening to their needs. Student societies from across Canada flocked to the new activist organization, which was named the Canadian more...
Money saving tips for SFU athletics
| 12:00 am | 0 CommentBy Scott Newman Last week's school-wide blackout occurred while I was changing in the gym locker room after a hard-fought game of floor hockey. I was amazed to hear that league play continued in the gym after the power had gone out, because there was enough natural light to do so. It was at that point that I had what is referred to in the literature as an "epiphany" (look more...
Provisional NCAA
| 12:00 am | 0 CommentBy Scott Newman The athletics department is moving towards NCAA membership, but it's a long term goal, and an uphill battle to boot. Simon Fraser University has joined the Pacific West Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as an "independent member" for the 1997-1998 season. The conference consists of seven competing members and eight more...
Health Plan Hurts Society
| 12:00 am | 0 CommentBy Scott Newman The Simon Fraser Student Society Health Plan may be gone, but it is not forgotten. According to treasurer Maya Russell, the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) plan ended up costing the society money through the eight months it was in effect. "We're in the process of a review which has been a very frightful and worrisome process," said Russell. "It's more...
