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Police arrested Muammar Gaddafi’s son Mutassim in Libya yesterday. 

He was detained in Gaddafi’s hometown of Sirte. 

Libya’s National Transitional Council said they are holding him in Benghazi.  

Fighters in Sirte reportedly celebrated the news of his arrest.

No controversy this time at Concordia’s second Student Council meeting of the year.

All the by-law reforms proposed were passed. And students at large were elected to standing committees.

Wednesday’s meeting featured a presentation by a member of Concordia’s Centre for Gender Advocacy, which earned support for the creation of an official CSU policy on gender equity. A directory for those affected by sexual assault will also be composed.

The union representing nearly seven thousand Air Canada flight attendants says it has cancelled its planned strike for Thursday. The Canada Industrial Relations Board said employees have to remain on the job while the contract dispute is being reviewed.

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A recent study tracked 35,000 men to see whether Vitamin E would help prevent them from getting the prostate cancer.

In fact, the research found that the vitamin may increase men's risks.

Compared to those taking a placebo, the men who took a Vitamin E supplement had a seventeen per cent increased chance in getting prostate cancer.

A deer farmer in New Brunswick has been killed by one of his own deer. Police discovered the man’s body in an enclosed field on his property in Saint-Leonard.

The 55 year-old man was found with multiple antler wounds. An RCMP Sergeant says the deer might have attacked the man because of mating season.

Marc Violette says male deer are competing for female deer at this time of year. And the male deer detected the owner as being a threat.

The victim's wife called police after he went out to feed the deer and never returned.

A threat by Air Canada flight attendants to strike has the federal government considering intervening in the labour dispute. The flight attendants have rejected a deal made between the union and the airline. They plan to go on strike as early as Thursday.

 In a statement, the Labour Minister made it clear that work stoppage is unacceptable in this time of fragile economy. This is the second time a tentative deal has been rejected by the flight attendants.

Alexis Suzuki is a third-year Concordia student. She’s running for the position of VP Communications and Promotions in the ASFA by-election.

“I’m really excited about the creativity this position could offer and just interacting with the students on a really personal level.” 

Alexis has a variety of interests she’d like to bring to the ASFA executive. She’s studying English, Art History and Studio Art. She’s also the VP External for Volunteers in Action.

Boris Degas is a Biochemistry student at Concordia. He’s running for the position of VP External and Sustainability in the upcoming ASFA by-election. He’s in his last year at Concordia. 

“It’s going to be more work but I feel like it’s my last chance to get involved so I really have to do it.”

He’s trying to get into Law School and taking four science classes but has also been involved in the Concordia community.

“At the school, I’ve volunteered a lot. I’m part of the Concordia Alumni student team, I volunteered for the events at the start of the year. I also volunteered for the Orientation last year. And also for the residence a few times.” 

Montreal Alouette’s quarterback Anthony Calvillo broke the CFL all-time passing record on Sunday.

The 39 year old’s moment came during a game against the Toronto Argonauts. He needed 258 yards going in to Sunday’s game to beat Damon Allen’s all-time record.

At the end of the third quarter Calvillo made a pass to an Alouette receiver who ran for a touchdown.

The pass brought Calvillo over the record and triggered a celebration on the field. Play was stopped for ten minutes. Players and fans showed respect for the quarterback.

One of Montreal’s biggest raves went off without a hitch. Over six thousand people attended the Black and Blue Festival at Olympic Stadium Sunday.

Eighteen DJs from around the world played from nine until noon the next day. Proceeds will go towards charities for people with HIV/AIDS.

Only one drug-related arrest was made. The suspect faces charges of drug trafficking and will go to court today.

Sometimes its not in the words when the images say it all. The Jesper Just photographic exhibition wrapped up this past Saturday at Concordia’s Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery. Audrey Folliot was there to take it all in.

Without words, sight and hearing feel heightened. Jesper Just’s short silent films sucked viewers in, causing the messages to penetrate the tip of the conscience.

Cathy Matovu says that dialogue-less movies help the viewer get a deeper understanding of the message the artist is trying to portray.