The University of Alberta’s Students’ Union is now one executive lighter after president Kory Mathewson suddenly resigned his position effective January 11. Citing personal reasons for the decision, Mathewson leaves the SU midway through his first term in office after winning 53 per cent of the vote last March. The SU now has the option… Continue reading University of Alberta Students’ Union president resigns from office
Month: January 2010
New software allows for 3-D medical imaging on the go
By Richard Lam
New medical imaging software developed by the University of Calgary faculty of medicine’s Dr. Ross Mitchell may significantly assist patients with acute diseases, strokes, heart attacks or trauma. “In acute disease, timeliness is of essence,” said Dr. Mitchell in U of C Innovators. “You want to be able to provide a diagnosis and faster treatment… Continue reading New software allows for 3-D medical imaging on the go
Conservative MLAs defect, join Wildrose Party
It seems 2010 will be an even worse year than last for Alberta’s Progressive Conservatives, as two of their Calgary-area MLAs defected to the Wildrose Alliance Jan. 4. Calgary-Fish Creek MLA Heather Forsyth and Airdrie-Chestermere MLA Rob Anderson announced they could no longer be part of a “dysfunctional” and “undemocratic” party. “To watch what has… Continue reading Conservative MLAs defect, join Wildrose Party
ACAD re-evaluates its CFS membership tempts referendum to leave
By Daniel Pagan
A 14th school could join the long list lining up to leave the Canadian Federation of Students if an Alberta College of Art and Design Students’ Association referendum is successful. A member since 2002, ACADSA is re-evaluating its CFS membership after a review of the association’s budget and bylaws last year. The association pays around… Continue reading ACAD re-evaluates its CFS membership tempts referendum to leave
Stelmach’s cabinet shuffle promises focus on jobs
After two members of his own party defected to the Wildrose Alliance and public support of the provincial Conservatives dropped to an all time low, Premier Ed Stelmach named his new cabinet team Wednesday afternoon. The shuffle brings three new Tories into the inner sanctum while demoting three former ministers to the backbenches. Highlights include… Continue reading Stelmach’s cabinet shuffle promises focus on jobs
The Gauntlet looks back at the last ten
By Noah Miller
Over the last decade a number of events have significantly changed the university into the one we know and occasionally love today. While campus was relatively quiet during the summer of 2000, construction crews laboured on over 600 renovation and construction projects. Among these projects were the Stör, relocated clubs space and the clubs’ business… Continue reading The Gauntlet looks back at the last ten