These past Olympics, something happened to my sense of identity. Pundits are touting this as a great awakening of patriotic pride for Canadians. Hate to prove a cliche right, but I couldn’t agree more. Initially, I was afraid to cheer because companies seem to have overrun the Games themselves — tacking their name to every… Continue reading A patriotic awakening
Month: March 2010
With glowing hearts…extinguished
By Jaya Dixit
Living in a country where all signs point to hockey, it may come as a surprise to many Canadians that the winter Olympics’ marquee event has traditionally been women’s figure skating. You also might not know that as Canadians were “transformed” by the experience of hosting the 2010 winter games, we have, in our transformation,… Continue reading With glowing hearts…extinguished
Canada blinded by golden aspirations
In December, Brian McKeever placed first in the men’s 50 kilometre classic race during trials for the Canadian Olympic Nordic ski team. He beat the second place finisher by a minute and a half. Brian McKeever is legally blind. The most decorated skier on the para-nordic circuit — winning seven medals in various Paralympic games… Continue reading Canada blinded by golden aspirations
Motion on increased bike speed rejected by city
Calgary is known for its pathway system, but cyclists that use the paths think the speed restrictions are too slow for their needs. Ward 12 alderman Ric McIver introduced a notice of motion in City Council February 22, asking for a report on the pathway system to see if there are any areas where the… Continue reading Motion on increased bike speed rejected by city
Students see decrease in scholarships, increase in loan accessibility
By Noah Miller
Alberta students may find themselves in a new financial situation next year with fewer scholarships and bursaries and increased access to student loans following the announcement of this year’s provincial budget. The budget, announced on Feb. 9., outlined a $54 million decrease in up-front assistance, but a $38 million increase in student loans. A Government… Continue reading Students see decrease in scholarships, increase in loan accessibility
Budget cuts at the university hit Social Sciences
Budget and staff cuts in the Social Sciences faculty at the University of Calgary are having a big impact on students, despite the faculty’s best efforts to preserve the student experience, reports a student representative. “Students have been noticing, especially within their own departments, that the quality of education, the quality of senior course offerings,… Continue reading Budget cuts at the university hit Social Sciences
Students to march on legislature
Students will have the chance to take their tuition concerns to the provincial government later this month alongside the Students’ Union. The “Legislate This! March to the Legislature” unites students of the universities of Calgary, Alberta and Lethbridge against proposed tuition hikes to professional programs and large compulsory fees next year. “It is our hope… Continue reading Students to march on legislature
TNT found on campus
By Daniel Pagan
Engineering students and staff had an explosive surprise after a staff member found a small amount of TNT in the Schulich School of Engineering building last Friday. A lab technician found about half a kilogram of a chemical suspected to be trinitrotoluene, during a routine review of chemicals in storage facilities. U of C research… Continue reading TNT found on campus
Students’ posters defaced on campaign
With Students’ Union election posters decorating campus, students may not have noticed several being replaced after some posters were targeted with hate vandalism. According to Campus Security, posters hanging in the science building were defaced with anti-religious and racist material Thursday night. With the two candidates primarily affected both being visibly Muslim women, many feel… Continue reading Students’ posters defaced on campaign
Spun: Frank Zappa
By Ken Clarke
When Frank Zappa passed away, he left behind a massive collection of unfinished works in his basement vault that the Zappa Family Trust have been slowly sifting through. Although having earned a reputation for working at a snail’s pace, the Trust does occasionally release the odd hidden gem. Philly ’76 is a two-disc, complete concert… Continue reading Spun: Frank Zappa