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Annick "MF Gold" Maugile-Flavien

Name: Annick

What is your DJ alias? & what are its origins? : MF Gold. Well it’s actually kinda silly, see my middle name is Marie-Laure, which is a French name, and when I was a kid I was trying to translate it for my English friends and I at that time I thought laure (as opposed to l’or) meant gold so I told people my middle name was mary-gold which just stuck with me for a while till I eventually turned into MF Gold

Show: Say Word!

Genre: Hip Hop Culture Talk Show

How long have you been at CJLO? : since April 2011


Romney wins New Hampshire primary

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Just minutes after the polls closed, CNN announced that Mitt Romney had easily won the New Hampshire primary.

The win follows a slim victory by Romney in last week’s Iowa caucus.

CNN and other media outlets are now calling the Massachusetts governor the front-runner. 


Welcome back CSU

Its back to the political grind for Concordia’s student union.

Council is meeting tonight for the first time of 2012. They will be planning what to do this semester and reflecting on the last. 

According to a report in The Link Newspaper, President Lex Gill admitted that that they could have handled the reform of the Board of Governors better. And that they should have been more aggressive.


January 11, 2011

Read by: Joel Balsam

Stories by: Michael Lemieux, Alexa Faye and Joel Balsam  


Students lend a helping hand

Volunteering is tried, tested and true as a great way for University students to dedicate their free time to a good cause.

A group of Concordia students lent a helping hand this Tuesday at Accueil Bonneau in Old Montreal where they prepared and served a meal for the homeless.

The Concordia LIVE Centre connected students with this opportunity. It is the place to go for students looking to volunteer with a cause that they are interested in.


Deaths in Nigeria

According to Al-Jazeera, eight people are dead in Nigeria. Also, an Islamic school was torched to the ground.

The attackers sprayed a pub with bullets before escaping on a motorcycle.

While the attackers have not yet been determined they are believed to be a result of a recent fuel strike. 

A doctor said the victims included five policemen and a 10 year-old girl.

On Monday Nigerians took to the streets to protest the recent removal of fuel subsidies. On January first the cost of fuel nearly doubled after President Goodluck Jonathan removed fuel subsidies.


January 10, 2012

Read by: Aisha Samu

Stories by: Aisha Samu, Niki Mohrdar, Jordie Yeager, Nikita Smith and Tara Brockwell

Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi


Nigerian fuel prices spark protests

Nigeria is plagued with protests after a government decision to end fuel subsidies.

According to Al Jazeera  protesters set the secretary of state’s office ablaze.  Tear gas and ammunition were deployed by state officials to clear the streets.  Two deaths and twenty eight injuries were reported by the Red Cross so far.


White House gets new Chief of Staff

The White HouseAccording to BBC News, Budget Director Jack Lew will be the White House's new Chief of Staff.

Bill Daley, who has held the position since January 2011, resigned due to a need to spend more more time with his fmaily back in Chicago.

President Obama made the announcement with both men at his side.


Accused Rwandan man fights deportation

The lawyer for a Rwandan man facing deportation has made a final legal plea to keep him in Canada. According to CBC, Léon Mugesera is facing deportation to Rwanda to face charges of inciting genocide.

His sixteen-year legal battle was brought all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada in 2005. The Court upheld the decision to deport him.

Mugesera’s lawyer claims that his client’s life would be in danger if sent back to his native country.


American ex-marine sentenced to death in Iran

Flag Waving in Blue SkyAn American ex-marine has been accused of spying and sentenced to death by a court in Iran. According to CNN, Amir Mirzaei Hekmati was convicted of being involved with the CIA. 

CNN quotes Fars news agency, saying the ex-marine was also convicted of “working for an enemy country” and trying to accuse Iran of being involved in terrorism. 


More federal cuts to be made

#ds6 - Bank RobberAccording to CBC, the federal government is cutting back their spending by 10 percent in order to eliminate the deficit problem. Currently, there are slow growth projections and a weak job market.

Despite this, many major government companies are being asked to create a plan to cut spending. These cuts are to be made over the next two fiscal years. 


January 9th 2012

Produced By Melissa Mulligan

Read By Sarah Deshaies

Articles By Gregory Wilson, Sofia Gay, Audrey Folliot and Daniel J. Rowe


New uranium enrichment site in Iran

A leading hardline newspaper reported Sunday that Iran had opened a new site for uranium enrichment.

According to The Associated Press, this new underground site would be well protected from possible airstrikes.

Uranium can serve for the production of fossil fuels and fissile warhead material, which scares the international community. Iran is currently under United Nations sanctions because they refuse to stop uranium enrichment. 


Canadian frigate joining NATO forces

IS2006-0428A Canadian navy frigate crew has set sail yesterday to the Mediterranean Sea joining other NATO forces in the fight against terrorism, according to the CBC.

The crew of about 250 has left Halifax yesterday aboard the HMCS Charlottetown frigate and will return in seven months.


Canadian minister sees improvement in Cuba

Habana.The Conservative minister for Latin America says Cuba has improved in some ways. 

According to the Canadian Press, Diane Ablonczy approved Cuba’s recent economic changes. These include allowing ownership of private property, job opportunities in private sectors, and the right to sell a used car. The changes were made by Raul Castro after taking Cuba from his brother Fidel four years ago.


Obama announces major cutbacks to US military budget

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In a Thursday Pentagon briefing President Barack Obama said he plans to roll back the cost on the bloated military. The new plan will cut thousands of jobs and save the country at least four hundred and fifty billion dollars. The defense budget could decrease another five hundred billion by the end of the year.


Canadian juniors take home bronze at World Junior Championship

Canada’s World Junior hockey team finished with a medal. But not the one they wanted. The team won the bronze medal of Finland last night with a 4-0 shutout of Finland.

Canada’s gold medal hopes were dashed after a loss on Tuesday from Russia. Canada scored four goals in just under five minutes to come within a goal of the Russians. But it was not meant to be. 

Russia went on to the silver medal after losing to Sweden 1-0 in overtime.

Canada’s goaltender Mark Visentin was the hero for Canada’s bronze medal win.


Canadian murdered studying in Mexico

Playa Arrocito, Huatulco

A missing Canadian citizen was found dead Wednesday in Mexico according to CBC News. Ximena Osegueda was studying her doctorate in Hispanic studies in the town of Huatulco. 

She was found stabbed and with her hands tied behind her back at a beach near the town. Local news media are saying the murder could be linked to organized crime.


Teenager hit by car

A 13 year old girl was struck by a car on Thursday evening according to CTV. She was immediately taken to hospital for life threatening-injuries. 

The accident happened at the Rosemont and Albani crossing. The girl was struck while crossing a red light. Police are investigating.

 


News January 6th 2012

Read by Shaun Malley

Produced by Erica Bridgeman

Stories written by Joel Balsam


January 5th, 2011

Read by: Katie Mcgroarty

Stories by: Dominique Daoust, Katie McGroarty and Sabrina Daniel 

Produced by: Joel Balsam 


Bye Bye Bachmann

Michele BachmannThe results of the Iowa caucuses lead to the end of Michele Bachmann’s presidential campaign. The BBC reported that six Republicans are still in the running after the Minnesota congresswoman’s exit.


January 4, 2011

Read by Emily Brass

Produced by Nikita Smith

Stories by Sarah Moore, Alexa Fay, Emily Brass, Michael Lemieux

 


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