By Daniel Pagan
If Prince Harry returns to town, he’ll have to wait a little longer for his 25-cent draft. The City Planning Commission turned down the Cowboys bar’s re-opening bid, based on concerns that the large bar is inappropriate for a residential area. The Cowboys bar is appealing the decision at the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board… Continue reading Homeless Cowboys still on the range
By Daniel Pagan
Now students have their own Campus Big Brother, thanks to the University of Calgary Students’ Union’s Political Action Week. Three student contestants will stay in the “What SUp Space,” located in the MacEwan Student Centre, for three straight days without the ability to leave, except for classes, showers, and to use the bathroom. Each contestant… Continue reading Campus Big Brother a true reality show
Pretty much the opposite of the one time your little brother ratted you out for forcing him to eat the snow you just peed in, the Students’ Union is trying to tell your parents something: use next week’s election to make PSE a vibrant institution in Alberta. The University of Calgary Students’ Union has teamed… Continue reading Students and faculty campaign for PSE
The University of Calgary has struck black gold. Mineral rights to a title of land were gifted to the U of C four years ago from an estate donation. Uncovered in the fall of 2007, professors and students in the geoscience department have been studying the land and their research suggests extractable oil deposits. “We… Continue reading Geoscientists discover oil≠ on U of C land
Tears were shed and hugs exchanged as the 2008 Students’ Union General Election drew to a close Thu., Feb. 14. Four executive positions were at stake with only nine candidates vying for the top spots. “I’m extremely pleased with the results and am really excited to start my term and get to work,” said SU… Continue reading SU wieners,≠ winners announced
Haitian people have suffered a history of almost constant violence and strife. Four years ago Canadian, French and U.S. forces, with support of the UN, held a military coup against the democratically elected then-leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Great debate surrounded the continuing involvement of foreign influences in Haiti’s government. The Canada Haiti Action Network is hosting… Continue reading Haitian solidarity
With the Alberta provincial election fast approaching, Calgary-Varsity candidates were anxious to meet students and win their support. The Students’ Union hosted a forum for them to do just that Tue., Feb. 26.“The word ‘campaigning’ comes from the French word for war,” said Dr. David Taras, opening the forum. Alberta Progressive Conservative candidate Jennifer Diakiw… Continue reading Calgary-Varsity hopefuls duke it out in front of students
Perhaps the province’s busiest man this month, Premier Ed Stelmach was on campus Tue., Feb. 19 to talk with NUTV.Gauntlet: This year, here at the U of C, tuition went up by $230 dollars per year for a full-time student. If elected, the Liberals have said that they would lower tuition by $1,000 a year.… Continue reading Talkin’ shop with Stelmach
The Internet has become one of the most popular media of communication in the world, allowing its users to develop, organize and exchange ideas. It has become a community that has its own dialect and etiquette, rules both written and unwritten. Many have come to love the freedom associated with the Internet. Anyone, anywhere at… Continue reading [Cyber]space, the final frontier
Has a University of Calgary instructor inspired you? Is there a certain class you enjoy because the instructor is so enthusiastic about the material? Has a teacher gone beyond the call of duty to assist you in your academic and career goals? Well, you now have the chance to thank them appropriately. The Teaching Excellence… Continue reading SU View: Nominations now being accepted for teaching excellence