Month: November 2003

Split like a Hollywood couple

By Lee Bogle

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Alas, the sting of last weekend’s poor performance was not enough to carry the University of Calgary women’s basketball team Nov. 14-15.Although their 1-1 record was the same as the preceding weekend, the level of play improved.“We were much better overall this weekend,” commented Dinos Head Coach… Continue reading Split like a Hollywood couple

Election Fraud?

By Natalie Sit

Newly elected Academic Commissioners Kassim Amery and Birju Dattani’s campaigns violated six election bylaws during the Students’ Union by-election according to an SU vice-president. Phrases like “campaigns hijacked democracy,” “poor moral character,” and “bylaws were violated with impunity” described two unidentified candidates’ campaigns in the SU Chief Returning Officer’s by-election report to the Students’ Legislative… Continue reading Election Fraud?

Senior administration visits SLC

By James Keller

With just over two weeks until impending tuition increases, University of Calgary President Dr. Harvey Weingarten and Vice-President Academic Dr. Ron Bond spoke to student officials, and engaged in a question and answer session. Dr. Weingarten and Dr. Bond spoke at the Tue., Nov. 18 Students’ Legislative Council meeting. Dr. Weingarten waited to answer specific… Continue reading Senior administration visits SLC

U of C researches safer driving

By Samuel Liaw

In the Administration building’s basement, U of C researchers are working on making smarter and safer cars for drivers. The University of Calgary’s Cognitive Ergonomics Research Laboratory in the Department of Psychology is part of a national research initiative to improve drivers and driving skills. The national team, led by U of C’s Dr. Jeff… Continue reading U of C researches safer driving

Martin and the West

By Joshua Johnson

Heavy coats and snow-draped boots filled the lobby of the Jack Singer Concert Hall Wed., Nov. 9 as people poured in from the bitter cold. “He brought the snowstorm,” explained business lawyer and Liberal activist Ian Schofield with a wry smile. “Paul Martin’s very concerned about our tourism industry.” That may have been a rare… Continue reading Martin and the West

Blended learning: wave of the future?

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 role in their own education. One such approach is “blended learning.” “What we’re doing is exploring ways… Continue reading Blended learning: wave of the future?

Gone without a trace

By Emily Senger

A sudden increase in the theft of computer data projectors on campus means someone is getting a good deal on home entertainment equipment. The computer data projectors, located in many classrooms around campus, have a retail value of anywhere from $6,000-$10,000 apiece and have been disappearing with alarming frequency. The stolen projectors are resold to… Continue reading Gone without a trace

Online exam bank proposed

By James Keller

In a bid to reduce the environmental footprint of the Students’ Union, the Campus Recycling Board is recommending they introduce an online exam bank. SU Events Commissioner Jennifer Smith, who is also on the CRB, brought the suggestion to the Tue., Nov. 18 meeting of the Students’ Legislative Council. Currently, the SU Copy Centre maintains… Continue reading Online exam bank proposed