Editor, the Gauntlet, [Re: “Tuition goes up… Again,” Emily Senger, Feb. 2, 2007.] I’m sad to see that not one single article has made the right point on this latest tuition hike. There’s no reason to lament a 3.3 per cent hike. Given inflation, a 3.3 per cent increase is reasonable and nothing to complain… Continue reading Letter: Count your blessings
Month: February 2007
Editorial: Pepsi-campus
By Jon Roe
In 1997 the University of Calgary signed a contract with the Pepsi Corporation, giving them the exclusive right to sell soft drinks on campus. Now, 10 years later, the deal is set to expire and the university and Students’ Union–who weren’t involved in the original deal–are looking to re-negotiate. Since the U of C has… Continue reading Editorial: Pepsi-campus
Atomic Wedgies gone foul: Campus Security Report
An atomic wedgie led to an ass-kicking in the most ridiculous Campus Security call to take place in December.A group of six males were caught on closed-circuit-television outside the south doors of MacEwan Student Centre involved in some horse play when one of the group gave another an “atomic wedgie.” The recipient of said wedgie… Continue reading Atomic Wedgies gone foul: Campus Security Report
NDP leader confers with student journalists
Jack Layton and his federal New Democrats aim to ease the burden on university students. The NDP have put forward a three-part plan to make post-secondary education a possibility for all Canadians, regardless of income. NDP leader Jack Layton held a students-only press conference Fri., Feb. 2 to discuss the plan. “We believe post-secondary education… Continue reading NDP leader confers with student journalists
Blackboard problems remedied, say IT staff
Blackboard, the familiar teaching software program sharing a love/hate relationship with many members of the University of Calgary, is again experiencing difficulties. An upgrade to version 7 last August led to issues with the dependability and security of the program. Most of the simple bugs were taken care of by the regular software updates Information… Continue reading Blackboard problems remedied, say IT staff
U of C 101, revamped
By Aneesha Birk
Incoming University of Calgary students will see some big changes to their orientation next year. The Office of the Student Experience has been working to create a new and improved U of C 101 for the coming fall semester. “The OSE is directing ship and lots of people are onboard,” said OSE associate director Heather… Continue reading U of C 101, revamped
Events candidates in beat box challenge
Most students decide to attend universities in order to increase their academic capabilities, but what they do after class is the primary concern of the Students’ Union events commissioner hopefuls. The events forum was held Tues., Feb. 7 and consisted of Justin Barrett, Josh Sandulak, Richard Freeman, Pamela Weatherbee, Brynn Collingridge and Riley Pollom. They… Continue reading Events candidates in beat box challenge
SU academic hopefuls duke it out over citation methods
A heated debate in the academic forum kicked off the first of seven Students’ Union general election debates, Mon., Feb. 5. While all five academic commissioner candidates agreed on most issues, four of the candidates argued against a proposition put forward by commissioner candidate Alastair MacKinnon. MacKinnon proposed an initiative to implement universal citation across… Continue reading SU academic hopefuls duke it out over citation methods
On the external campaign trail
This year’s Students’ Union general election external forum showcased five commissioners vying for four spots and two experienced vice-president candidates. The external commission’s mandate is to represent students to the government at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. The political climate for the coming year looks intense with the possibility of elections at all levels,… Continue reading On the external campaign trail
Federal policy gives students tax breaks
Two things in life are certain: death and taxes. And while we’re all going to die, students can look forward to some breaks come tax time. The federal government has announced several tax exemptions for things students use daily. Textbooks, bus passes and interest on student loans are all deductible this year. “The biggest change… Continue reading Federal policy gives students tax breaks