The 2006 Alberta provincial budget holds a few good things for students, like, oh, the largest single-year increase in post-secondary education spending ever. Over $350 million will be added to Advanced Education’s budget, a 19 per cent increase that will bring spending to $2.2 billion dollars for PSE.Highlights of Advanced Education’s portion of the budget… Continue reading Alberta budget promises millions for PSE
Month: March 2006
SU gives quality money back
The University of Calgary Students’ Union has approved $100,000 of quality initiative money towards the on-going renovation in the Social Sciences walkway. The renovation is the first of the U of C’s Take Your Place initiative, and will see the hallway between SS and the Administration Building get a big face-lift. The project aims to… Continue reading SU gives quality money back
The state of fine arts
Described within a university document as the University of Calgary’s “poor cousin on the lookout for welfare,” the arts at the U of C, and the faculty of fine arts in particular, have long been associated with the worst of what can happen when budgets are slashed, staff reduced and programs cut. Contrast this image… Continue reading The state of fine arts
Theatre Review: Passing on Mamet’s torch
By Fiona McLay
The opportunity to take in a play by well-respected playwright David Mamet doesn’t present itself often in Calgary. Luckily for eager thespians, Sage Theatre is extending such an opportunity by ending their 2005-2006 season with the Pulitzer Prize winner’s A Life in the Theatre. “Mamet uses the theatre as a metaphor for life,” asserts Joel… Continue reading Theatre Review: Passing on Mamet’s torch
Dance Preview: Dancing on the Mainstage
By Ryan Pike
Since the advent of the internet, the entertainment industry’s fight for your time and money has never been more of an uphill battle. While films, music and television shows can be enjoyed from the comfort of your living room, you must go outside to fully enjoy the performing arts of theatre and dance. This added… Continue reading Dance Preview: Dancing on the Mainstage
Music Interview: In-Flight Safety
By Darren Young
Fear of flying is a common phobia to acquire in a society depending on airplanes for mass transportation. While Halifax rock band In-Flight Safety may not assuage any fears of verticality, their atmospheric and melody-driven sound could take one on a journey without the anxiety of air travel. Bear in mind, however, actually traveling in… Continue reading Music Interview: In-Flight Safety
SU view: Support affordable post secondary education
“By the time post-secondary students head back in September 2006, Alberta will define a new tuition policy for the 21st century. It will be the most innovative, entrepreneurial, and affordable tuition policy in the country… We will do whatever it takes to make sure money isn’t a barrier to attending Alberta’s post-secondary institutions.” – Premier… Continue reading SU view: Support affordable post secondary education
Ralph Klein: premier, or your little sister?
By Kenzie Love
A little over a month ago, Premier Ralph Klein was voted the funniest Albertan ever. None of the quips he was cited for are side-splitters, but they’re still a lot more humourous than much of his recent behaviour. Klein has increasingly come to resemble a buffoon of late, childishly challenging anyone who questions his authourity… Continue reading Ralph Klein: premier, or your little sister?
Hold the chemicals, double the organic
By Saidia Green
For me, the only tolerable part of the morning is a strong organic coffee and a chemical-free breakfast to match it. Sadly, I attend the U of C, which means most of that desire goes unfulfilled if I try to achieve it on campus. Organic food is grown using farming practices that do not use… Continue reading Hold the chemicals, double the organic
Save an Inuit, club a seal
By Jon Roe
Sir Paul McCartney graced Canada with a visit last week to spread his dual messages of good will and anti-seal hunting. Positioning himself and his wife for some key photo-ops with the most adorable seals money could buy, he pranced through the arctic amongst the precious creatures and preached about why Canada should stop the… Continue reading Save an Inuit, club a seal