Process begins to replace Edwards
Written by Paul Krajewski Monday, 23 April 2012 12:20
The Lethbridge College board of governors is hoping in the next two weeks to start the process of finding a replacement for Tracy Edwards as president and CEO.
The board wants to commission a search consultant to find a candidate for the position which becomes vacant June 30 – Edwards’ last day with the college.
Facebook and body image
Written by David Kirby Monday, 23 April 2012 12:19
Facebook may add to weight and body insecurity, according to a new study.
The study, released by the Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt in Baltimore, asked 600 users of the social media site various questions about their use of Facebook and how it affects their self esteem and body image.
Online dating grows in popularity
Written by Kelsey Oschsner Monday, 23 April 2012 12:17
It’s no question that the world is becoming more connected through the internet. With constant advancements in technology, it makes it easier for people to use the internet where ever they are. A person can do anything on the internet from, shopping, talking with friends, to dating.
That’s right, online dating is a trend on the rise. So, is online love in the air
Courting the web
Written by Connolly Tate Thursday, 05 April 2012 08:43
Strater Patrick shifts several non-functioning laptops onto a stack of boxes in his office at the Lethbridge courthouse. He’s getting ready to move out.
Despite the amount of technology packed into it, the office is quite roomy. It has a small indoor balcony that overlooks the courthouse entrance. Too bad it can’t be used since stacks of computer towers are taking up all the room.
Program fights against segregation
Written by Paul Krajewski Tuesday, 03 April 2012 14:58
It’s Monday morning at the Lethbridge College and students are filing into a lecture hall in the IB building on campus. Shelby Sawers enters the back of the hall, takes the bag off her lap and places it on the table closest to the door. From her bag she pulls out a laptop, a binder and a pen, carefully arranging them on the table in front of her.
A fellow classmate walks in and stops to talk. Sawers smiles and giggles as she attempts to recall what she did Saturday night. Class begins and Sawers leans forward in her wheel chair to get a better view.
Katimavik at risk: Future of youth volunteer program up in the air
Written by Jaelene Skaley Tuesday, 03 April 2012 08:43
Update: After this article was written, it was announced in the 2012 budget that FEDERAL government funding for Katimavik would in fact be cut off. As of March 31, 2013, funds will be discontinued and the program will cease to exist.
For Hamilton, Ont. native Rae Shirton, the opportunity to become a Katimavik volunteer was “a dream come true.” However, it is a dream that many Canadian youth may never get to fulfil.
Read more: Katimavik at risk: Future of youth volunteer program up in the air
False fire alarms are dangerous
Written by Kelsey Ochsner Friday, 30 March 2012 14:21
Firefighters put their lives at risk on a daily basis, whether it is racing to put out a fire or rescuing people from dangerous situations.
But here in Lethbridge there is another kind of risk facing firefighters. False fire alarms, while not the deadly threat everyone expects them to be, have a hidden danger to them that not many are aware of.
Sweating about a summer job
Written by Lynsay McMullan Thursday, 29 March 2012 14:03
Exams, final projects and moving again have many students panicking and stressing out.
On top of all this, many are going to be beginning their hunt for a summer job.
