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Argus (Lakehead University)

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Argus was a group at Lakehead University.[1]

1967, Nor'Wester

The student newspaper which was judged the best among new universities at the Canadian University Press Conference. The student newspaper providing an avenue for student opinion.[1]

The Nor'Wester names 13 people for this group; they are also listed on the volume roster.

Members: Don Colborne; Owen Marks; Roy Beebe; Iain Lawrence; Colleen L. Cupples; Larry Hebert; Chuck Grieve; Bryan Springgay; Jorma Halonen; John McCutcheon; Jack Lemmon; Mike Barkwell; Greg Alexander.

Officers named: Co-editor: Don Colborne; Co-editor: Owen Marks; Feature Editor: Colleen L. Cupples.

  • President's Message: The president of the student society discusses the rapid growth of Lakehead University and the increasing maturity of the student body. He highlights the creation of new administrative boards and the role of the student newspaper in fostering leadership and expression.[2]
  • The Argus: The student newspaper was relaunched this year under a new name, gaining significant attention from the student body and the local community. It maintained a regular publication schedule of 8-12 pages per issue and planned to continue through the summer via mail.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 20. Internet Archive.
  2. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 34. Internet Archive.
  3. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 113. Internet Archive.