By Ryan Pike
In 1933, a ragtag bunch of comic book professionals banded together to form what eventually became Marvel Comics– a company that has been at the forefront of the comic book industry since its inception. Unfortunately, Marvel hit the skids in the early 1990s due to a series of editorial miscues and financial mismanagement that cost… Continue reading Mindfight: Is Disney buying Marvel good for comics? (Pro)
By Jon Roe
Reversing their long-standing opposition, the South African government is now supporting civil action filed in the United States against several large corporations by the victims of the country’s brutal apartheid era laws. The lawsuit alleges the companies — including Ford, General Motors and IBM — knew the government used their products to violate the human… Continue reading Editorial: Accountability arrives in Africa
By Noah Miller
Disgruntled taxi users may finally get some relief after years of strained cab service. The City of Calgary is considering altering taxi regulations in an effort to “ensure public safety, service quality and protection for customers and service providers.” However, some feel the bylaw changes proposed by Livery Transport Services do not include the level… Continue reading City hall seeks to improve taxi service
An investigation is taking place after the discovery of human remains during construction at the University of Calgary’s Spy Hill campus. The find was made at the site of the new high density library, where books will be held as the McKimmie Library is freed for work space. Dr. Mary-Ann Katzenberg of the university’s archaeology… Continue reading Human bones found at Spy Hill site
Many students daydream about spending a term abroad during their university career: living for three months in another country and experiencing their culture. University of Calgary graduate Robert Thirsk has taken studying abroad to a whole new stratosphere, having spent over 100 days in space. By the time he’s finished, Thirsk will have spent six-months… Continue reading U of C alumnus passes 100 days in space researching weightlessness’ affect on humans
As students navigate campus this week, they’ll notice the one and only location to satiate their Mexican food cravings is no more. TacoTime, home of the ever-popular mexi fries and Taco Tuesdays, is closed for business in MacEwan Students’ Centre. The now empty venue is being renovated and will open Sept. 15 as the food… Continue reading Coffee, donuts win out over tacos
Drawn by the same inkling towards innovation that led him to develop his own PhD program at the University of California Santa Barbara, Dr. Kenneth Fields is engaged in cutting edge research at the top of the Arts Building. When doing his PhD back in the 1990s, Fields, now a Canada Research Chair holder, was… Continue reading The art of digital collaboration
By Jeremy Zhao
With the Progressive Conservatives on the defense after a turbulent year, the provincial byelection just might be the last thing they want to deal with. Six candidates are vying for the Calgary-Glenmore provincial seat Sept. 24. The space has been vacant since deputy premier Ron Stevens resigned to accept a position on the Alberta Court… Continue reading Candidates battle for conservative stronghold in provincial byelection
The University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering may soon look different thanks to a government infusion of $23.4 million that will be used to upgrade the complex. The money — $9 million from the federal government and $14.4 million from the Alberta government — will go towards a range of improvements. “Part of it… Continue reading Schulich complex’s facelift funded
City hall officially recognized the pride parade for the first time ever by flying the rainbow flag, while thousands made the flag a reality on the streets below. With 400 people walking down 8th Avenue representing 40 entrants, there was no lack of pride among participants and the estimated 4,000 people who turned out to… Continue reading Record number comes out for Pride Parade