Four years ago, at the First Nations University of Canada, officials of the Regina institution searched employee’s computers. The audit was recently ruled not to have violated the academic freedom of the employees, according to the CBC’s website. At the time, five grievances were filed pertaining to the searches, but were dismissed by a three-person… Continue reading First Nations University officials cleared of academic freedom violation allegations
Month: November 2009
Dentist office opens on campus
The opening of a dental office at the University of Calgary means students, faculty and staff have something to smile about. Dental Choice, which officially opened Tue. Oct. 27, offers full dental services and is located on the third floor of MacEwan Student Centre. Dr. Hans Herchen, owner and president of Dental Choice, which has… Continue reading Dentist office opens on campus
Students coping with disease excel on campus
Rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease are two serious medical problems that can be manageable at best and overpowering at worst. Emily Hicks and Andrea Dmytrash are two University of Calgary students living beyond their medical conditions and leading exciting, busy lives. The two students cope daily with a disease and both were recent recipients of… Continue reading Students coping with disease excel on campus
Campus Pro Life club’s trespassing charges stayed
Campus Pro Life won’t be going to court after all. On Monday the group known for its Genocide Awareness Project was informed by the Alberta Crown Prosecutors’ Office that the charges against them had been stayed. “We’re very pleased with the result,” said CPL treasurer Alanna Campbell. Campbell and five other member of the group… Continue reading Campus Pro Life club’s trespassing charges stayed
Big changes ahead for Students’ Union
An overhaul in government is always tedious — one need look no further than the push for an elected senate in Canada or attempts to amend the federal constitution — but the University of Calgary Students’ Union is aiming to do just that. “The SU is looking at itself to ensure that it is set… Continue reading Big changes ahead for Students’ Union
U-Pass coverage may expand to include spring/summer, part time
To purchase an adult transit pass for four months in Calgary costs a whopping $332. However, full-time graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Calgary — those taking three or more half courses a semester — are all assessed an $85 fee as part of tuition, and in return receive a U-Pass which grants… Continue reading U-Pass coverage may expand to include spring/summer, part time
Detained Khadr’s lawyer urges release
By Noah Miller
Outrage continues to build around the government’s failure to end Canadian citizen Omar Khadr’s seven year incarceration in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The solemn faces of almost 250 concerned Calgarians lined a lecture theater in Cragie Hall on Monday night to listen to Khadr’s Edmonton lawyer Dennis Edney discuss the issue. Khadr was detained seven years… Continue reading Detained Khadr’s lawyer urges release
Think Ink
Ashley Bettcher, a petite and adventurous student, couldn’t wait to get tattooed the moment she turned 18. Although the thought of having a needle in her arm had always terrified her, nothing could stop this budding tattoo collector from getting inked. “I have the personality [of someone] who will eat the same bowl of cereal… Continue reading Think Ink