Month: September 2004

By Heather Moulton

Just as it has been done since 1997, U of C 101 kicked off September 1, and as usual, there were mixed opinions about the program. “More work can be done to make 101 more social, like the hypnotist on Thursday night,” said Students’ Union Vice-President Events Alex Vyskocil. “In the past, the university gave… Continue reading U of C 101

By Darlene Seto

If the Alberta Liberal Party has its way, the next elected representative in Calgary Mountain View may very well be a familiar face on campus, Dr. David Swann. Dr. Swann’s nomination meeting was well attended by a crowd of over 100 supporters–a strong showing early in the election race. Dr. Swann asserted his cause to… Continue reading Swann dives into election

By Dale Miller

In a rare unanimous action by Students’ Legislative Council, the Students’ Union passed a smoking policy on Tue., Sept. 14. The policy states that the SU is committed to taking a leadership role in reducing smoking on campus and working with the city to hasten the city-wide smoking ban, however, there will be no changes… Continue reading SU passes token smoking policy

By Diana Lyuber

The Markin-Flanagan Disting-uished Writers Programme hosts its annual passing of the torch public reading this Thu., Sept. 16, bidding adieu to award-winning Nova Scotian author Robert Finley, and welcoming our newest writer-in-residence Natalee Caple, who begins her residency this Wednesday. The evening gets rolling at 7:30 p.m. at the Cantos Music Foundation, and for the… Continue reading Distinguished writers change the guard

By Вen Li

Student leaders are frustrated with the Alberta government’s latest survey, but not with the survey itself. Without citing specific examples, Students’ Union Vice-President External Mike Bosch said media coverage of the “It’s Your Future” survey has become too political. “It’s been in the paper and on the news who criticize the Tories spending tax dollars… Continue reading Care to survey?

By Jodde Mason

Last year the Students’ Union proposed an online exam bank, but it never came to fruition. “It was looked at briefly, but there were a number of issues that arose that made it not unfeasible but unlikely last year,” said SU President Bryan West. “The same sort of conditions exist this year.” One of the… Continue reading Exam bank still a no-go

By Ivan Danielewicz

Online essay sites can provide students with an easy way to get assignments done at a price. Not only are these sites expensive to use, but students can find themselves being accused of plagiarism by their professors or departments. An online essay site has recently come under scrutiny by staff at the university. The site… Continue reading Custom essays not such a good idea

By Natalie Sit

Like most Augusts, last month was quiet for the University of Calgary campus, however, a few people met up with Campus Security. A male was spotted with four brand new chemistry department computers, still in their boxes, exiting from Science A. “[The computers] were not yet installed,” said Campus Security Manager Lanny Fritz. “A regular… Continue reading Slow August for campus security

By Aly Hasham

A Student’s Union commissioner’s used book sale ballooned up to the extravagant sum of at least $4,000. That’s a lot of used reading material–around 20,000 books worth. SU Vice-President Events Alex Vyskocil had originally allotted $500 to “Crazy” Al Stanford’s Project Bookzilla. The initial small sale quickly grew out of control. Apparently after a communication… Continue reading Bookzilla vs. Reality

By Dean Hetherington

Every year during the second week of each session, MacEwan Student Centre becomes the site of mass gathering of students. No, these aren’t mosh pits, but Clubs Week, where clubs from all across the campus set up their information booths to dispense information and entice students to join their ranks. “Approximately 50 to 70 clubs… Continue reading Club me till I’m week