The road has been long and treacherous, but the end is near. The smell of early morning pancakes, accompanied by ice cold suds, cannot come soon enough for some. The much-anticipated Bermuda Shorts Day celebrates the last day of classes, which falls on Fri., Apr. 16 this year. Before it was announced the beer gardens… Continue reading Get ready for BSD
Month: April 2004
CJSW so close
By Natalie Sit
From 40 to 10 to one point of contention, the operating agreement between CJSW and the Students’ Union is almost complete. Both agreed to a 10-year agreement however CJSW included a clause which stated the student radio station would like to negotiate for a 25-year agreement. According to SU Vice-President Operations and Finance Gavin Preston,… Continue reading CJSW so close
A job well done, if only she let us know about it
By James Keller
The VP External should be one of two faces, along with the president, of the Students’ Union in the community. Representing University of Calgary students to local, provincial and federal governments and organizations is a primary responsibility. In addition, the VP External is required to effectively communicate with students and external entities about the objectives… Continue reading A job well done, if only she let us know about it
Vuckovic removed from Senate
By Natalie Sit
Student Senator Nick Vuckovic has been removed from the University of Calgary Senate by the Students’ Union for failing to give a required report to council. Vuckovic claims the removal defames his character. He is also angry a serious three-month illness was not considered during the motion.Vuckovic was scheduled to speak at the Tue., Apr.… Continue reading Vuckovic removed from Senate
BSD, a newly exclusive party
By Ben Hoffman
Due to unforeseen weather conditions, the Students’ Union has decided to limit access to Bermuda Shorts Day, which has been moved to indoors. The year-end party, which many students look forward to, features a beer garden and live bands. It is also one of the SU’s biggest profit-generating events."We had to move it indoors," said… Continue reading BSD, a newly exclusive party
News in Review–Winter 2004
By Ben Hoffman
Winter 2004 has been a hectic semester around the university, with the most hotly contested Students’ Union election in years happening along with the usual news. Did you miss something? Fear not, we’ll bring you up to speed. JANUARY U of C may lose credit cards Due to large fees, the University of Calgary considered… Continue reading News in Review–Winter 2004
A convenient excuse
You’ve heard it in songs, watched it in movies, used it as an excuse. “It” is the cliche “long distance relationships are too hard.” As the school year ends, this phrase becomes somewhat of a mantra around campus. This mantra has been my own in a number of situations. I once struggled through long distance… Continue reading A convenient excuse
Words from the wise
On the eve of my third BSD, which has my liver scared senseless, I’d like to share a few lessons I have mostly learned the hard way. You won’t find them in any University of Calgary lecture. I am without a younger apprentice in my life, but I would like to make sure that somebody… Continue reading Words from the wise
Exploitation most foul
By Falice Chin
The Globe and Mail recently published a series of features on child development, with articles covering many perspectives and providing details on physical, social, and psychological aspects of our younger generation. While I have no kids at this point, I certainly feel that people my age should pay more attention to what’s happening to the… Continue reading Exploitation most foul
Genocide still ignored
Sixty years ago, people vowed “never again.” As news of the Holocaust spread around the world, people were determined to make sure such heinous crimes would not be repeated. Yet, 10 years ago, everything went to hell in Rwanda. 800,000 people died, and few people seemed to care. What happened? As April’s tragic anniversary rolled… Continue reading Genocide still ignored