Happy 40th!

By Simon Jackson

Keeping students on campus happy is high on the agenda for the University of Calgary these days. The latest efforts from the university include a project to create or renovate as many as 40 new student spaces on campus timed to coincide with the U of C’s 40th anniversary. The project, spearheaded by U of… Continue reading Happy 40th!

A hand to the community

By Natalie Vacha

The University of Calgary Faculty Association celebrated the relationship between academic staff and the citizens of Calgary at its annual awards ceremony this Wed., Nov. 30. “There is a strong connection between the university and the community, but it often goes unnoticed,” said professor Anne Stalker, who presented the awards. “The awards ceremony is an… Continue reading A hand to the community

An election draweth nigh

By Topher Armand

Hunter S. Thompson’s Million Pound Shithammer came down on the Liberals this week as the federal opposition parties ended Paul Martin’s year and a half old minority government.The coalition was spearheaded by Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper, with help from the New Democratic Party’s Jack Layton and Gilles Duceppe of the Bloc Quebecois.“This is not… Continue reading An election draweth nigh

New international student rez

By Adam Berti

With a new residence building set to begin construction in the spring, students will have yet another place to cook grilled-cheese on a hot-plate.According to Residence Services Director Joel Lynn, the University of Calgary is in talks with an anonymous donor to receive $2 million towards the project.“We’re pretty confident there will be a new… Continue reading New international student rez

A changing climate

By Joelle Robichaud

Recent University of Calgary research suggests global warming can be dealt with, we simply have to do more. A study by Dr. Damon Matthews, a post-doctoral researcher in the department of geography, indicates humanity is not reducing gas emissions enough to stabilize climate change on Earth. The Kyoto Accord’s reform is a good start, but… Continue reading A changing climate

Sexism sells, but not on my campus

By Christine East

One. As university students, we are familiar with the marketing strategies employed by businesses attempting to squeeze more cash out of our already barren bank accounts. Bulletin boards on campus are saturated with colourful posters advertising vacations, weight-loss miracles and club crawls, where images of attractive females are regularly used to draw the eye. How… Continue reading Sexism sells, but not on my campus