Further frustration is brewing among all students involved in the BUSU elections. The Quill had originally reported that controversy had been created by bylaw violations caused by Returning Officer Derek Booth, which, after further information surfaced Monday evening and Tuesday morning, was proven not to be the sole reason for the controversy.
Read morePrint Edition Delayed
Owing to the extremely adverse road conditions created by the large quantities of snow received in the Westman area, The Quill print edition will not be available on stands until Thursday morning. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Read moreCorrections and further information re elections pending
The Quill has received further information regarding the election controversy following the publication of the article on this subject yesterday afternoon, March 4th, 2013. In the interests of presenting a fair and balanced viewpoint on this complicated subject to our readers, yesterday’s article has been pulled pending revision with this new information.
Read moreRecap: BUSU Election Debate 2013
Community Centre was in Flames
Anybody walking past Park Community Centre on the evening of March 2 missed a phenomenal show inside. Stage virgins Stand Against This World, eccentric punk-metal-electronic duo Fungus Puck, and progressive metal/hardcore band Torn From Flames joined forces to musically enlighten and entertain (and nearly deafen) the spectators who congregated to mosh, sway, and head bang.
Read moreFirst live band at the Dock
Rumor confirmed! The Dock on Princess announced on Friday, January 25th that they will be playing host to Brandon’s own Reel Brew on Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th during St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
Read moreTalking about food services
The “freshman 15” is a common expression used to describe the weight put on by students during their first year of postsecondary education. The accepted belief is that students, new to being bombarded by stacks upon stacks of work, choose quick means of sustenance which are in nutrition and easy on the wallet so as to better focus on their efforts on school.But what if that isn’t the case?
Read moreThe Harlem Shake at BU: memetic dancing and you
In these times of economic uncertainty, ongoing military conflict in the Middle East and Africa, unprecedented melting of arctic ice, and increasing concentration of corporate control, there is nothing more unifying than the reinterpretation of Internet viral videos and memes, the favored pastimes amongst idle hands and bored individuals of the Internet crowd.
Read moreBrandon University presents: ‘Safer Ground?’
Back in September, The Quill was able to sit down and speak with James Forsythe about his upcoming theatre production. It has been several months now, and with the work of cast and crew, it is mere days away from opening night.
Read moreLocal bands set to rock the PCC
Have your eardrums ever been blessed with the glorious sound of a screamo death/metal core trio, a “punk metal electronic improvisional/jazz and hiphop influenced two-piece drum and bass duo”, and a progressive metal/hardcore quintet all in one evening? Wander to Park Community Centre on Saturday, March 2 at 7 p.m. and experience it firsthand as Brandon bands Stand Against This World and Fungus Puck hit the stage with Virden’s Torn From Flames for an all-ages performance.
Read moreYour BUSU candidates
The Brandon University Students’ Union (BUSU) general elections are set to take place on March 11th and 12th. With the campaigning period now underway, The Quill sat down with all five executive candidates to help you make an informed decision before you cast your ballot.
Read moreForsythe’s ‘Safer Ground?’ to premier at the Evans Theatre
James Forsythe’s production Soldier Up premiered on Remembrance Day in 2008. The script was inspired by his conversations with Canadian soldiers. During his sabbatical leave from BU in 2011, while teaching at Concordia University in Montreal, Forsythe repeated the interview procedure with Afghan Canadians.
Read moreMötley Crüe set to play the Keystone Centre
Today, the Keystone Centre has confirmed that 80s metal band Mötley Crüe will be playing the Wheat City on May 6th, 2013, along with special guests Big Wreck.This tour “marks the most expansive run of Canada in the band’s history,” accommodating a total of 18 show dates everywhere from Vancouver to Quebec.
Read moreThe Wheat City could get a little KISS
Pull out your face paint and practice your Gene Simmons tongue curl because KISS is hitting the Wheat City! …Or, well, maybe. A stop in Brandon is yet to be officially confirmed, since dates beyond June aren’t listed on the KISS website, but according to concert dates posted on KISS frontman Gene Simmons’ website, the iconic rock group will be stopping in Brandon on July 18th after playing Estevan the night before.
Read moreBU professor publishes textbook
Earlier this year, Brandon University’s Chair of the Religious Studies Department Dr. K. L. Noll published Canaan and Israel in Antiquity: A Textbook on History and Religion. Exploring the social, religious and political changes in Palestine throughout the ages, the original edition of the text was written in the 1990s while he taught for Pennsylvania State University, and the updated edition was requested by the publisher in light of the new data that has since been collected.
Read moreWinterlude a huge success
From blowing up gummy bears in the chemistry lab, to cheering on the Bobcats basketball teams, there was something for everyone at Brandon University’s second annual Winterlude last Saturday.The day began with over 400 plates of brunch served, before groups began exploring campus.
Read moreBUSU general elections nominations open
General elections for the Brandon University Students’ Union will be held on Monday, March 11th and Tuesday, March 12th. Students can vote at one of the many polling stations that will be open on campus. A full list of voting locations will be advertised well in advance of the elections.
Read moreBUZS’s Darwin Days begin
The Brandon University Zoology Society, also known as BUZS, is hosting a parade of evolution-themed events in celebration of the 204th birthday of Charles Darwin, best-known, of course, for his work On the Origin of Species
Read morePope Benedict XVI resigns
Jaws dropped around the world yesterday when Pope Benedict XVI announced he would be resigning from papacy on February 28. The 85-year-old pope cited health complications as an explanation for his nearly unprecedented move, acknowledging that he required “both strength of mind and body” in order to govern a body of more than a billion Roman Catholics worldwide.
Read moreJustin Trudeau Visits BU
Over 200 people came out to hear Federal Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau speak at Brandon University this past Thursday. The event was organized by the Brandon University Politics Society. President Brad McClelland was thrilled by the chance to host Trudeau. “It’s really important to engage students,” he said.
Read more