By Jon Roe
The University of Calgary recently announced 1,000 of the 2,500 new student spaces created at the planned urban campus will be set aside for students who would typically not have the marks to get into university. “The programming we envision at the urban campus… has been fashioned to provide a gateway for students who are… Continue reading Slackers unite!
By Kyle Francis
Condoleezza Rice is a lot of things: she’s smart, she’s pretty, she’s an African-American in a position of extraordinary power. She’s also a bloodthirsty, ruthless neo-con, but that tends to be overlooked–probably because of the first three. Recently, Rice and Canadian Foreign Minister Peter McKay were revealed to be having a tryst. When the media… Continue reading Seen, not heard
Torrential rainfall and a flurry of near-freezing winds rush down Stevens Avenue, providing little refuge to the occupants of the crowded alleyways. As winter descends upon the city, the effects of the present homeless crisis are evidentas as shelters reach full capacity and people are forced to bear the cold in the streets of Calgary.… Continue reading Online Exclusive: Homelessness in Calgary examined
By Sarah Malik
Who is the real James R. Woolsey? The benign looking man whom most of the audience didn’t even recognize as he passed through the throng? Or the man who didn’t wobble as he stood at the lectern on Thur., Sept. 14 and spoke convincingly about the world war the West has been mired in against… Continue reading Online Exclusive: Former CIA director comes to U of C
By Diana Lyuber
Huddled beneath their umbrellas, hosts of Calgary bookworms lined up to enter the Engineered Air Theatre Thur., Sept. 14 to watch writer Melanie Little pass the torch to the University of Calgary’s new Markin-Flanagan writer-in-residence Jaspreet Singh. Both writers are relative newcomers to the Canadian literary scene, awash in critical acclaim as per the residency’s… Continue reading Markin-Flanagan writers pass the torch
By Andrew Kuzma
The often-neglected faculty of fine arts received a new lab last week. Located on the sixth floor of the Art Parkade, the new Integrated Arts Media Lab was officially opened Tues. Sept. 12 and was enjoyed by a large reception of students and faculty. Media company NBC Universal Canada donated $100,000 to the FFA last… Continue reading Fine arts get finer
Volunteer Services kicked their recruitment drive into high gear Tues., Sept. 12 and Wed., Sept. 13 with an open house to raise awareness of volunteer positions both on and off campus. With an abundance of opportunities available, there’s something for everyone at volunteer services; from giving out directions and free condoms at the Information Centre,… Continue reading Get yer volunteer on
By Sara Hanson
After a decade long process, NUTV finally has a place to call home. On Fri., Sept. 15, the university’s campus television station celebrated their brand new location on the third floor of MacEwan Student Centre as well as their 15th anniversary by opening their new doors to the public. “This open house is just the… Continue reading NUTV opens its doors
The University of Calgary stands to benefit from the most generous research gifts in Canadian history. The Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research announced last week that they will provide approximately $20 million in research funding to bring some of the best minds to Alberta and the university, noting students will receive residual advantages from… Continue reading Record grant gives big money for U of C medical research
Gregory McMeekin has always wanted to be a lawyer. However, like all young law school hopefuls he must first take the notoriously difficult LSAT exam. This is challenge enough for any student, but luckily McMeekin is not one to shy away from a challenge. McMeekin has cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheel chair.… Continue reading Law school hopeful gets a hand up