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cystic fibrosis
Carleton reverses course
Cystic fibrosis benefit back on; students aim to boot student gvt after "white people" controversy
Carleton University Students’ Association moves to reverse decision on Shinerama
Smyth doesn’t recant language used in motion, says student outrage has been heard
Carleton president asks CUSA to revisit Shinerama decision
Says motion concerning race was inappropriate, students will "do the right thing"
Past Carleton student leaders "horrified" by CUSA rationale
Letter encourages council to revisit issue with open mind, reinstate Shinerama
Controversial Carleton motion on cystic fibrosis fundraiser
Alleges genetic disease only affects "white people, and primarily men"
Carleton cancels Shinerama; says disease only affects “white people”
Students say decision is "disgusting" and "disappointing"