The Press, Volume 36, Issue 27, March 16, 2000

Abstract

The Press, Volume 36, Issue 27 includes: Rob Gilmore elected as BUSU president; Chris Brewer elected as BUSU VP of student services; Duncan Small was elected VP of university affairs; Brock’s department of French and college of education unveiled a new joint degree program, allowing students to spend a year in a French speaking environment and receive both a honour degree in French and a bachelor of education; A fair trial vs the right to privacy: the supreme court of Canada heard arguments against existing laws protecting rape victims, stating that the “rape shield” is biased against the accused, making them at risk of wrongful conviction.