Issue #16: Fall 2006

In this issue...

Editor's Letter

by Christopher Petty

Big change, good bubble gum and the new president.

The Right Place at the Right Time

by Richard Littlemore

Stephen J. Toope takes the helm at UBC.

Life After God

by John Vigna

A Douglas Coupland short story comes to life on a UBC stage.

What’s Good, What’s Bad, and Who Decides

By David Secko

How do we make ethical decisions in a world where “right” is a relative judgement? The Centre for Applied Ethics will be asking you.

And I, mute among racks of English poets

By Heather Duff

Poetry.

Predicting the Future

By Claire Morris

Weatherman Mark Madryga uses his time and talent to ensure a bright future for today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders.

Traditions: The Day the Ubyssey Died and Rose Again

By Patty Lai

Annual spoof issues are a tradition at the Ubyssey. One of them nearly killed it.

2006 Alumni Achievement Awards

Achievement Award recipients are our best and brightest.

How Goats Make Learning Possible

By Lisa Thomas-Tench

The YouLead program provides opportunities for volunteer vacations, combinging travel, adventure and the chance to make a difference.

Being American at UBC

By Alex Burkholder

A state-sider extols the virtues (and the downsides) of being a Yankee in Queen Elizabeth’s dominion.