by Canadian University Press | Nov 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
SACKVILLE (CUP) — In October, an investigation by a Chinese non-governmental organization exposed child labour at a factory on China’s east coast. The factory is owned by Foxconn, the manufacturer behind 40 per cent of all consumer electronics, including many Apple...
by Canadian University Press | Nov 22, 2012 | Culture
NEW WESTMINSTER (CUP) — Social media is, for many, a necessary evil. Keeping up with study groups, long-distance friends or a too-busy social circle is close to impossible without online social resources. But, while some use social media wisely, others are guilty of...
by Canadian University Press | Nov 1, 2012 | News
VANCOUVER (CUP) — Picketing and strikes are still under way for union locals at B.C. universities, but several agreements have been reached. Labour action began last month at the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Thompson Rivers University, the...
by Canadian University Press | Nov 1, 2012 | Features
TORONTO (CUP) — Jane Goodall is an iconic primatologist and environmental activist. Beginning in 1960, she began living with and intensely studying chimpanzees in Tanzania. Her findings were revolutionary; she uncovered multiple human similarities, discovered their...