By Kim Stock
Have you ever wondered why sometimes the University of Calgary Bookstore never seems to have a copy of the book you want at the time you want it? The answer to such a perplexing thought is more complicated than you think. While some people think the Bookstore purposely orders fewer books than required, this is… Continue reading Book, line and sinker
By Angela Nicol
That’s right, election time is here again, at least for the position of one Students’ Union Operations & Finance Commissioner, who helps the Vice-president Op-Fi carry out her duties, as well as handle conference funding and clubs. The candidates competing for the position in the Oct. 6-8 SU by-election are Jeremy Barretto, Tyler Brekko, Fouad… Continue reading SU by-election coming
By R. Paul Dyck
Student-run AIESEC of Canada is planning to take on the world, and hopes Calgary can help them do it. On Sept. 11, AIESEC of Canada chose its University of Calgary chapter to represent Canada in its bid for AIESEC’s International Congress in Aug. 2002. "This has been a great experience for all involved," said Bid… Continue reading AIESEC Calgary scores Canadian bid
As university students, we’d all like to pass our midterms and ace our finals, but when stress and anxiety gets to a level that is distracting, not motivating, students face a serious problem–usually one that centers on perfectionism. The University Counselling and Student Development Centre has come up with a solution for this surprisingly common… Continue reading Seminars help overcome perfectionism
The United Alternative may not be an official party, but it’s not quite dead. In an attempt to further the cause of uniting the Reform Party with the federal Progressive Conservatives, the UA steering committee launched its Western Canada student wing–Youth4UAWest–at the University of Calgary last Thursday afternoon. "These young people [will] generate support for… Continue reading United Alternative launches youth movement at U of C
By Rhia Perkins
"No more patriarchy. No more shit!" was one of many battle cries as this year’s Take Back the Night march made its way down Electric Avenue last Saturday night. The rally and march promote solidarity between women and denounce society’s failure to protect them, say organizers. "The primary goal [of the march] is to bring… Continue reading Take back the night
The Nat Christie Foundation has pledged $200, 000 to the University of Calgary to make learning a little easier for over 300 students with disabilities. Fri., Sept. 24 saw the official opening of the Nat Christie Adaptive Technology Centre in MacEwan Student Centre. The new centre is joining forces with the existing Disability Resource Centre… Continue reading New centre to help disabled students
Green marmolium, coffee shops, new microwaves and full views of your neighbours’ activities are just a few of the commodities the newest University of Calgary Residence boasts. Officially opened Sept. 24, Cascade Hall is modern residence style housing. Cascade (named after a mountain range in the Rockies) was designed to accommodate students, visiting scholars and… Continue reading New residence unveiled
By Hayley Mick
Rape drugs may have arrived at the U of C. Campus Security received two unofficial reports from women who believed their drinks were drugged at the Den on Sept. 16, the first Thursday night of the year. One of the alleged victims, who preferred to remain anonymous, described her experience that night. "I arrived at… Continue reading Rape drugs reported on campus
By Bebe Vocong
"Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive," best describes the underlying theme in Run For Your Wife. This comedy tells the story of John Smith (J. Sean Elliot), a seemingly ordinary British taxi driver whose double life slowly unravels after a simple heroic deed. John has been living in… Continue reading Dinner and a comedy