Dec. 2, 2009
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December 2, 2009 2:17 AM
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5 years: Volunteer fired after showing students weed in Foot van
The co-ordinator of Foot Patrol on Laurier’s Brantford campus Ryan Duncan was fired after several allegations against him. Duncan was accused of telling students that it was acceptable to drink in the Foot office and being in possession of marijuana while on shift. On one particular occasion, Duncan showed his weed to students who were getting a ride home.
Printed Dec. 1, 2004
25 years: Laurier hosts lecture on alcohol advertisements
On Nov. 20, Jean Kilbourne ,a media analyst, writer and film creator, gave a lecture about the effect of alcohol advertisements. Kilbourne talked about improper social attitudes towards drinking and how advertisers spend large amounts of money targeting alcohol ads to students. Ironically enough, her lecture took place in the Turret, one of Laurier’s campus bars.
Printed Nov. 29, 1984
35 years: Turret gets liquor license
After lengthy negotiations between the university and the Liquor License Board of Ontario (LLBO), the Turret was approved for a liquor license. Prior to receiving the license, the establishment – which was operating in the Students’ Union ballroom – was obtaining banquet permits each day it was open. In order to qualify for the license, the Turret had to install a railway to provide a walkway around the entire ballroom.
Printed Dec. 5, 1974
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