December
2003
Periscope
Student participation in university
v-c
selection process
While some students are blaming the school for inadequate
student participation in selecting the new vice-chancellor at The Chinese
University of Hong Kong, some local students are apathetic about university
matters. Read
the story
Prof. Lawrence J.
Lau
Making the Chinese University a world- class university
is top priority, says CU’s new chief, Prof. Lawrence Lau. Read
the story
People
Lee Kin Wo
Lee
Kin Wo shares his passion about football. He talks about the ups and
downs of his 20-year professional football career.Read
the story
Political composer
Paul Lin, local composer,
expresses political
ideas using music. Read
the story
Education and Campus Life
University Health
Service
Some students are
dissatisfied with the health clinic at The Chinese University of Hong
Kong, but the University Health Service director vigorously defends
the clinic. Read
the story
Village schools
Despite support from
parents and students, some village schools will have to close down under
new policies. Read
the story
Photo Features
Trams
Trams are rolling antiques that
have been serving us for almost a century. Clanking their way from Kennedy
Town to Shau Kei Wan, they provide Hong Kong people with a panoramic view
of the city. Read
the story
Social Issues
Lenient parenting
Lenient parenting has created a lot of xiao ba wangs
in Hong Kong and China.Read
the story
South Asian students
South Asian students have difficulties learning Chinese,
but knowing Chinese is a prerequisite in entering universities. Read
the story
Team Clean
Some $360 million is being spent on cleaning the city,
while $100 million was spent on Hong Kong Harbour Fest. More resources
are needed to make Hong Kong a cleaner place, says Prof. Anthony Cheung
of the City University of Hong Kong. Read
the story
Culture
and Leisure
Adventure-Ship
Adventure-Ship helps young people with all abilities
and promotes social harmony by clearing up misconceptions about the
disabled.Read the
story
Salsa, a passionate
and spicy dance
Hong Kong Salsa Congress was set up to promote salsa
dancing in Hong Kong. All ages are welcome to try this hot Mexican dip.Read
the story
Channels
Film costume
designers
Costume designers
help to transform directors’ imaginations to reality.
Read the story
Regulars
About
Varsity
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to the editor
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