By Jacqui Thompson, Stephanie Ferguson, Darcy Ippolito, Dave Almon, Andrea McIvor, Murray Birt
Imagine a university campus that is completely powered by renewable energy. Imagine a campus where you never have trouble finding a recycling bin. Imagine a campus where all food waste gets composted. Imagine a campus where tuition dollars aren’t flushed down the toilet with wasted energy use. In reality our campus is powered by dirty… Continue reading We need campus sustainability
By Bryan West
As I walked into the Students’ Union on Dec. 17 of last year, I had no idea of the bombshell that awaited me taped to the door of my office. It was an enlarged, laminated article from the Calgary Herald entitled “Klein Vows to Make Education Priority”; it came complete with a nice red bow.Shocked,… Continue reading After 12 years of pain, there is finally some good news to report
By Falice Chin
The Universal Student Ratings of Instruction on Infonet has not lived up to its potential. Don’t get me wrong, it certainly gives me a sense of immense satisfaction to see awful profs score some very low points. The frustrating part is, of course, seeing instructors scoring undeserved good marks. What’s worse is that the information… Continue reading On a scale from one to awesome…
By Emily Senger
My annual staff party is coming up in a couple weeks. It’s a rather upscale, only happens once a year kind of event at the Bow Valley Club downtown, a club with marble floors and chandeliers, and dining rooms with real silverware and cloth napkins. This is a club that I can only dream about… Continue reading A corporate partner
By Chris Blatch
With the recent passing of Alberta’s Lieutenant-Governor, Canada’s constitutional monarchy has reemerged into the media spotlight. But why, in this day and age, do Canadians need a monarchy? Most Monarchists faced with this question retreat to the old standby response of “tradition”, which is just as weak as many of the attacks on the Crown.… Continue reading The Canadian Crown: no mere relic
By Greg Ellis
Entering the front doors of a casino in Calgary is a rare experience reserved for moments of boredom and feelings of risk. The lingering smoke, dreary faces, a dismal atmosphere underscored by an apparent quiet desperation. After completing three trips to Las Vegas last year, I incorrectly assumed my impression of gambling was accurate. Nothing… Continue reading Sinking into the casino abyss
“Blood. It’s in you to give.” We’ve all seen and heard it before. The commercial ends and is followed by a plethora of others. You continue to watch mindlessly, waiting for your program to resume. You don’t even think twice. However, in the midst of useless advertisements infiltrating our minds with trivial information, this commercial… Continue reading One Hour One Life
By Вen Li
A single glitch in computer hardware disabled Internet access for many University of Calgary students and staff on Mon. Jan. 10. Due to a particular misbehavior router, which aggregates and directs much of the computer traffic on campus, users could not access the Infonet, e-mail, and Internet web sites. “This incident is unprecedented,” said Associate… Continue reading Internet glitch leaves campus Interwebless
The term “engineers” often conjures up an image of debauchery and widespread disturbance, especially after last week’s engineering extravaganza. But when this group is determined to get something done, whether it is running around dressed up as cartoon characters or fund raising for a worthy cause, it happens. Engineers Without Borders recently began their fund… Continue reading Not all fun and games
By Diana Lyuber
Now that there is a reliable voting system in place, all the SU need is candidates. Going from student to candidate is surprisingly simple: you can start by picking up a nomination package at the SU office or downloading one off their website. This handy booklet is jam-packed with information, including the responsibilities and accountabilities… Continue reading A winner could be you…