The University of Calgary’s Model United Nations team sent 13 delegates to Washington, D.C. Fri., Oct. 31 for the National Collegiate Security Conference hosted by Georgetown University. The team did not match last year’s standing as Best Small School Delegate. "It’s a rebuilding year for us," explained veteran Model UN member Scott Piet, a fifth-year… Continue reading Model UN learning to be victorious
Month: November 2003
We don’t vote
A recent study suggests the number of youth voters between the ages of 18-24 is steadily decreasing.In the last federal election in 2000, only 64 per cent of registered voters headed to the polls, and of them only 25 per cent were youth electorates. To address this issue, Elections Canada held a National Forum on… Continue reading We don’t vote
Green Party leader on campus
By Ben Hoffman
As a federal election draws closer, more practitioners of the art of politics become increasingly interested in the activity known as campaigning.Green Party leader Jim Harris came to campus Fri., Oct. 31 to talk to student supporters about the party and the upcoming election."[It was] an absolutely fantastic event, with a great turnout," Harris said… Continue reading Green Party leader on campus
Poli-slosh
The Political Science Association held its second Poli-Slosh of the year, Mon., Nov. 3. The Poli-Sloshes are an occasion for political science students as well as others interested in political science to come together and converse about issues relevant to the discipline. The event combines a forum for academic discussion about a political science related… Continue reading Poli-slosh
Student-instructor interaction
By Tara Tiangha
Walk into any oversized lecture section and observe the large number of students passively listening to their prof. To remedy such a scene, alternative teaching approaches are being explored which would require students to take a more active part in their own education. One such approach is “blended learning.” "What we’re doing is exploring ways… Continue reading Student-instructor interaction
How will you have your mid-term breakdown?
By Alan Cho
Assault suspect wanted
This suspect is wanted in connection with two assaults and attempted abductions. The events occurred Sat., Oct. 25, 2003 in Lot 10 between 7:30 a.m. and 7:41 a.m. If you have any information regarding these incidents, contact Campus Security at 220–5333 or the Calgary Police Service at 266–1234.
Changing with the times
There is a point in everyone’s life where we either go with what we think is right, or what we think is popular. Whether it’s the first day of high school and you’re too “fly,” “hip,” or “dope” for your previous crew or you stuck up for your buddy, for no other reason than they… Continue reading Changing with the times
Leaving an impression
By Phil Bird
Mention heroes and the pages of a comic book come to mind, the Hollywood-ized testosterone-teeming movie star or the sword-swinging farmboy from the latest fantasy novel. Personally I’ve loved each thoroughly. Perhaps it’s because I’m a farmboy myself or because I’ve always had a taste for the fantastic, but the idea of a superhero draws… Continue reading Leaving an impression
God revealed
By Jackie Tsang
In December 1999, I moved to Calgary from Beijing, China. I remember it distinctly.The place I had lived in for about five and a half years, the place I began to call home and now had to leave. As I left without the opportunity to say many good-byes, I was still in denial and told… Continue reading God revealed