Project X Release Date: March 2, 2012 Nima Nourizadeh’s Project X centers around a group of high school friends who decide to throw a large party and document it. When many more people than expected show up, chaos ensues. With a relatively unknown cast and director, Project X’s real claim to fame is in its producer credits. With Todd Phillips, director of The Hangover series and Old School, having attached his name to the film Project X should be a...
Bathroom visits for men are a sacred tradition. We like to have the space and time to do what we need to do. T he main thing that separates us from the (usually) fairer sex is the usage of urinals. The urinal is a mighty tool that provides quick easy relief. However, urinal usage is often met with awkward moments and uncomfortable situations. This is why we have Generally Accepted Urinal Etiquette (GAUE). When people do not follow these guidelines,...
Smoking and tobacco use has always been a concern with adults. This is not only true for the general population, but the CBU population as well. We plan to raise awareness of this issue now. As a community intervention for our community studies 3100 group, we have proposed a smoking awareness week. We plan to do this through separate events to take place during the week of February 13th-16th. Our week will be highlighted by a trip to the X...
Aries (March 21- April 19) You’ve recently been the recipient of some wonderful and hard-earned news. This is most definitely an occasion for celebration. Things will only continue to go up from here, but, as always keep your feet firmly on the ground. Don’t get too lost in a reverie that you lose sight of the present. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) You’re in a terrific position to make some strong and lasting impressions on others. Any sort of...
Every year Cape Breton University’s student body elects the Students’ Representative Council, the Students’ Union President and the Vice President Academic. Want to get more involved in your school? Have a great idea that should be enacted? Run for office! Nominations opened this morning at midnight (January 11th 2012) and will close on Tuesday, January 24th at midnight. Nomination forms are available at the information desk in the Students’ Union (Upstairs from the bookstore). To be nominated you’ll need 25 signatures from eligible voters (100 for Presidential and Vice Presidential Nominees).
Whether or not you’re ready for it, classes here at CBU have officially resumed. If you’re anything like me, it might take a while to shake off the visions of snow-covered winter adventures and get focussed on the semester before you. Below are 4 tips to help you shake off the flurries, scrape off your boots and start out on your best semester yet. 1. Make a Schedule — Pull your syllabi (course outlines) together and make yourself a schedule...
The holiday season is truly a wonderful time of year. People come together to make merry and for students, the holidays provide a well-deserved break. Nonetheless, the holiday season can also be overwhelming as people flock to malls to purchase the perfect gifts for their loved ones. This rush can take away from what the holiday season is all about, and can deter good intentioned people from doing good! To combat all of the mindless “gift guzzling”, I’ve compiled a...
Aries (March 21- April 19) A recent event has left you doubting yourself and your abilities. Now is not the time to let yourself be defeated. It is natural to feel the sting of self-doubt, but you nothing to fear. We do not know whether we have reached the summit until we stand on the plateau. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) A development in your life now leave you feeling better connected to a person from whom you had...
It has become a tradition for LoadingReadyRun, a sketch comedy troupe from Victoria, British Columbia, to spend a week in November goofing around in front of a camera for the entire Internet to see. All the while they play the worst video game ever made. The best part is that they do it all for a good cause. The group runs a fundraiser they have named “Desert Bus For Hope” to benefit a charity called Child's Play. The central theme...
Fun Fact: There are 32 societies recognized by the Students’ Union here at CBU that cater to a variety of interests.
While environmental problems won’t be solved overnight, there are many things individuals can do to begin alleviating some of the strains on the natural world. These things are easy to implement and will save you time and money. Plus, your do-good attitude and actions have the potential to inspire others to follow suit in their own lives, further spreading a sustainable lifestyle worldwide. 1. Minimize the use of your car, while maximizing the power of your legs. Invest in some...
VANCOUVER (CUP) — How much does an ocean sunfish weigh? When was Marie Curie born? Wikipedia is the first search result to show up on most random topics. No matter how obscure, if anyone has given a thought to a certain topic before, there’s likely...
MONTREAL (CUP) — The ban on gay blood is starting to recede, but when will it hit Canada? On Sept. 8, health ministers in the United Kingdom resolved to lift the indefinite ban on blood donations from men who have had sex with men (MSM). Instead, a one-year deferral period has been implemented, where men who have engaged in same-sex sexual activity within the past 12 months are restricted from donating blood. The U.K. has joined other countries like Australia,...
FREDERICTON (CUP) — Students are getting sexier with their online communication, a UNB PhD candidate says. Krystelle Shaughnessy, PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at UNB, said cybersex among students is becoming more prevalent. Shaughnessy has been collecting data from heterosexual UNB students about their cybersex...
Aries (March 21- April 19) You're an individual. You're full of personality and this Movember let your facial hair reflect it. Don't be boxed in by traditional styles or forms, but let loose and try a Freestyle Moustache. Don't abide by the traditional definitions of a moustache, grow one that feels true to you. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) You are stylish and sophisticated. You need a moustache that speaks of evenings at the opera and regular trimming and styling. The only accessory you'll need this Movember is a nicely clipped Verdi with its fullness that defies shabbiness. Gemini (May 21 – June 20) You're the kind of person...
