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 Accessible education for all is the goal, according to Roxanne Dubois, the current national treasurer and chairperson-elect for the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS).

Elected in November, Dubois will officially assume her position as chairperson in May 2011. Citing her long-time involvement with student movements, she said the top position was just a natural progression and education is her goal.

While there is no proven negative impact on the psychological well-being of students who use Facebook to grieve, it can cause prolonged depression, according to a study done at the University of Illinois.

A group of students at the University of British Columbia have started a support group  for fellow students who may be struggling with mental illness or addictions.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) announced a $5 million donation over five years to Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Nov. 26 in a continuing effort to develop the institutions’ nuclear programs.

The donation follows up on a similar $10 million donation made between 2005 and 2010.

“It’s clearly an indication that OPG is pleased with the delivery they have received with the result of the first donation they made,” said UOIT President Ron Bordessa.

Usage of the University of Victoria student food bank is at an all-time high following provincial cutbacks to B.C.’s student loan program coupled with the steady rise of tuition fees, according to the president of the UVic student society.

President James Coccola said the food bank has added a clothing bank to better meet student needs. “We’ve been hearing from a number of students saying things have become much more difficult for them in terms of being able to pay for rent, food and other things outside of tuition,” he said.