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Michael Moore is no Hero

SASKATOON (CUP) - As if 2009 wasn't already a rough year for capitalism, Michael Moore has set his sights on our venerated economic system. In his latest film, Capitalism: A Love Story, Moore uses the current financial fallout as the backdrop for his attack on the economic system that brought the world to its knees almost exactly one year ago, as well as the culture and politics that have allowed for greed to be the ruling currency of our age.
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September 29, 2009

Stingers this month

Tuesday, Sep 29 8:00 pm Women's Rugby vs. McGill (Kelly-Ann Drummond Cup) Wednesday, Sep 30 7:15 pm Men's Hockey @ UQTR Thursday, Oct 01 7:30 pm Baseball @ McGill Friday, Oct 02 6:30 pm Women's Rugby vs. Ottawa Friday, Oct 02 6:30 pm Women's Soccer @ UQAM Friday, Oct 02 7:00 pm Men's Basketball @ Queen's Friday, Oct 02 8:30 pm Men's Soccer @ UQAM Saturday, Oct 03 1:00 pm Men's Basketball @ St.
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September 29, 2009

Exploring the Golden Isles

After two name changes, countless shows, and one appearance at Pop Montreal last year, Montreal's Golden Isles lie just on the horizon, waiting to be discovered. The self-described "golden brothers" that make up Golden Isles are Kyle Salhany, Richard Wenger, Jonny Knowles, Matthew Salaciak, Emmanuel Thibau, and Adam Feingold.
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September 29, 2009

CURE gives Concordia an academic edge

Concordia students learned last week how to take their studies out of the classroom and turn them into a working experience with a non-profit organization. Community University Research Exchange, hosted a social event to help inform and guide students interested in pursuing research in the community.
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September 29, 2009

Iron Frau wins renewed mandate

Germany's political right scored a major victory in Germany's general election this Sunday. Angela Merkel, Germany's first-ever female Chancellor and leader of Christian Democratic Union, won a new mandate as the German electorate shifted further to the right.
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September 29, 2009

Men’s rugby team remains undefeated

Concordia's men's rugby team prevailed 29-10 over the Sherbrooke Vert et Or on Friday night to bring their record to 3-0. Sherbrooke started their game sluggish and slow and Concordia did not hesitate to capitalize on their poor offensive co-ordination to steal the ball away.
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September 29, 2009

The be-all and end-all guide to Pop Montreal

Jane Vain & The Dark Matter What: Electropop from Montreal, QC Where: Green Room, 5386 St-Laurent When: Saturday, Oct. 3. 8:30 p.m. Why: If you're a fan of talented female vocalists, this is not a band to miss. Jamie Fooks gently sings of a reckless and troubled past with luxuriously silky vocals.
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September 29, 2009

Political Hostage Honoured

A former Colombian presidential candidate, who spent years as a hostage in the Colombian jungle, was honoured in Montreal for her efforts in fighting corruption. Ingrid Betancourt spoke to a crowd of mostly university students, Saturday during a ceremony where she was presented an honorary doctorate from Université de Montréal.
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September 29, 2009

There’s no position like no position

Last Tuesday, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon convened a summit of nearly 100 world leaders to, in his words, "mobilize the political will and vision needed to reach an ambitious agreed outcome based on science at the UN climate talks in Copenhagen.
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September 29, 2009

Laval ends lady Stingers’ winning streak

A 19-12 loss delivered by the hands of league-leading Laval, on Friday night, ruined the chance of a perfect season for the women's rugby team. The rivalry between Concordia and Laval is almost palpable. According to captain Claire Hortop, the contention between the two teams is one of the fiercest in the league.
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September 29, 2009

Breaking down the machine

Rain Machine (ANTI-; 2009) Kyp Malone is best known for his work with Brooklyn-based titans, TV On The Radio and to a lesser degree, Iran. Both are celebrated acts, diverse enough for musical muscles to have been flexed any which way. Yet given Malone's solo effort, it seems they have not even broken a sweat.
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September 29, 2009

Rosenshein suing ASEQ for $130,000

A former Concordia Student Union politician is suing Concordia's health plan provider and the company's owner for defamation. Steven Rosenshein claims that Lev Bukhman, who owns Alliance pour la santé étudiante au Québec - the company that provides Concordia's student health and dental plan - attacked Rosenshein's reputation "for the sole purpose of discrediting the CSU executive that would dare not renew ASEQ's contract.
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September 29, 2009