By Mary Chan
It’s not a federal or provincial election, but students thirsting for some type of democratic process can look forward to a Students’ Union by-election this October. From Oct. 11-13, students will elect four new representatives: one each in the External and the Operations and Finance commissions, as well as Student Academic Assembly Faculty Representatives in… Continue reading Forget the rumours, an election is coming
By Вen Li
Workers in Canada are treated unfairly by businesses and governments, a recent report concluded. A third of the section on Canada in the recent International Confederation of Free Trade Unions’ annual report was devoted to each of Alberta and Ontario. "According to the ICFTU, the Federal Government of Canada and the various provincial governments do… Continue reading Alberta’s labour laws soundly criticized
By Natalie Sit
The Progressive Conservatives are currently being portrayed in the media as having a difficult year. Their troubles, it seems, are trickling down to the Progressive Conservative Youth Association-University of Calgary. Janson Chan, a member of the PCA, wants to start a new PC club, the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada-U of C Club on campus.… Continue reading Students question PC representation on campus
On June 20, 2000, a committee organized by University of Calgary Vice-president Academic Ronald Bond set out to investigate the implementation of a new enrolment management policy at the U of C. One key point of the new policy could be to put more emphasis on the number of students enrolled in a faculty to… Continue reading Student numbers may control faculties’ funds
Businesses in Alberta will soon receive a tax break according to recent announcements by the provincial government. Phased in over four years, the tax cuts are targeted at small and medium-sized businesses and when fully implemented, they will save the corporate sector $955 million. Alberta Treasurer Steve West explained the reason for the tax cuts.… Continue reading Province to cut small business taxes
By Carina Solda
In March of this year, Alberta Learning Minister Lyle Oberg established a committee of Members of Legislative Assembly and private citizens whose task was to review the Alberta Government’s hand in funding post-secondary institutions. The primary goal of this committee was to make recommendations for improving the existing manner in which funds are distributed, with… Continue reading Province reviews universities’ funding
August was a slow month for Campus Security, but property loss drastically increased since August 1999. "Generally quiet months begin the year," said Campus Security Manager Lanny Fritz. "Theft is the biggest crime we have on campus." Laptop computers are a prized target for thieves. On Aug. 7, a university laptop, worth an estimated $5,141,… Continue reading The dog days of summer
Like finding an extra $20 in a pair of blue jeans, the Students’ Union found they have more money in their 1999/2000 forecasted surplus than initially predicted. The amount, totaling $250,000, is well above the $20,000 forecasted in the last budget. Student leaders say the windfall comes from many changes that took place over last… Continue reading SU inadvertently hits paydirt
By Nicole Kobie
Here Comes Death is the perfect name for Speedealer’s second release. If forced to listen to this punk-metal trash, you’ll wish you were dead. This CD is a re-release. The band was originally signed to Royalty Records, who went bankrupt quickly after this was originally released upon the unknowing public. There must be a connection.… Continue reading Here Comes Death
By Dave Teeuwen
Deep, dark and mystical is not easily attained. Sunna tries, but it eludes them. The feeling you get when you put on Tool isn’t here, but they try; they really try. The first track "I’m Not Trading" begins with mechanical grinding sounds before a meaty bass jumps in. You think you’re about to be assaulted… Continue reading One Minute Science