"I like the chance to meet new people, and it's a more exciting way to stay active than just going to the gym." -Katie Sanders, a second-year social work student (She plays women's basketball and volleyball)

"This year I’m asking for a ‘Banana Phone.’ It’s a foam cover and it’s in the shape of a banana. I really want it. I hope I get it.” -Alanna Gray, first-year political science student (Blue Long Sleeve, Café)

Able-bodied students had the opportunity to put themselves in the place of those with physical disabilities by taking part in Carleton’s second annual Wheelchair Challenge, which took place Nov. 24-27.

The Carleton Disability Awareness Centre (CDAC) organized the weeklong event. CDAC said the event was designed to raise awareness of the challenges faced by those living with physical disabilities.

Malalai Joya, the bravest woman in Afghanistan, according to the BBC, entered Centretown United Church, in Ottawa Nov. 26, to a standing ovation.
 
It’s another warm reception for the former Afghan Member of Parliament, ending a three-month international tour promoting her new book, A Woman Among Warlords.
 
“Thank you everyone for having me here tonight,” she began.
 

Hundreds of Carleton students waited in line at Fenn Lounge this week to be immunized with the H1N1 flu vaccine, part of a wide-scale immunization effort by the City of Ottawa.

Within hours of an e-mail announcement sent to students, faculty and staff, registrations for the first-come, first-served clinics were fully booked.

The clinics run from Dec. 1-3 between 2-5:30 p.m., and more are being scheduled for the week of Dec. 7.