Month: October 2005

Lonely all the time

By Simon Jackson

Despite the progress in talking about and dealing with physical and sexually transmitted diseases, a disease still exists on campus that few are willing to talk about–depression. Mental Illness Awareness Week passed with barely a murmur Oct. 3-10 and it might come as a shock to some students to know just how many are affected.… Continue reading Lonely all the time

Leadership program rewards ambition

By Simon Jackson

Students looking to bolster their resume with skills suited to commercial or community minded pursuits might be interested in the University of Calgary Leadership Program, run by Student and Academic Services. The Leadership Program runs over four levels: bronze, silver, gold and platinum, with each program involving learning more about leadership skills and making a… Continue reading Leadership program rewards ambition

Go ahead, eat it up

By Rene Bodack

The University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine announced another research success last week, finding new properties indicating cholesterol does not fully deserve its nasty reputation. Until now, cholesterol was thought to be mainly a component of cell structure, causing atherosclerosis and hence various heart diseases when concentrated too highly.However, associate professor of physiology and biophysics… Continue reading Go ahead, eat it up

Corporations take care of their own

By Ændrew Rininsland

Is Walmart a psychopath? In his book The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power, Joel Bakan, a law professor at the University of British Columbia, argues that in contemporary society, corporations become inherently immoral creations due to their legal obligation to increase stock value.“The corporation is created as an institution in a certain… Continue reading Corporations take care of their own

A pat down with your pint

By Emily Senger

Thanks to new security measures students don’t have to wait until the end of the night to get felt up at the Den. The Students’ Union has upped security at the campus watering-hole since September, and pat downs, bag checks along with ID scans are mandatory during busy periods and after concerts in MacEwan Hall.“I… Continue reading A pat down with your pint

An abortion of democracy

By Dale Miller

Canada is not the model democracy it appears to be.This is the message presented in a new documentary, Democracy in the Shadows, that takes a unique look at democracy in Alberta and Canada, as well as the controversy surrounding this issue.The film, produced by the Inglewood Film and Art School and Sweetgrass Films Inc., was… Continue reading An abortion of democracy

Big reactions at chemistry show

By Bretton Davie

The University of Calgary Chemistry Department’s 14th annual Chemistry Show lived up to this year’s motto. With the combination of bright-eyed kids, enthusiastic volunteers, happy organizers and parents, it was indeed a “Chem-tastic Show.” The show concluded National Chemistry Week Sat., Oct. 22 at Market Mall. “We want to show our visitors that chemistry is… Continue reading Big reactions at chemistry show

Hancock vs. students

By Emily Senger

Minister of Advanced Education David Hancock was in the hot seat last week as students grilled him on issues of tuition, accessibility and the province’s post-secondary education review. Hancock visited campus Thu., Oct. 20 for a Students’ Union led open consultation with students. The question and answer session both pleased and angered student leaders, who… Continue reading Hancock vs. students