German Chancellor Angela Merkel recently declared that the policy of multiculturalism in Germany has “utterly failed.” This comes as many European countries are dealing with the tensions and difficulties resulting from immigration and immigrant populations combined with current economic hardship. Here in Canada there has also been renewed discussion of multiculturalism, with The Globe and… Continue reading Multiculturalism done right
Month: October 2010
When Cornflakes hit the fan
By Ellen Lloyd
In late July, Barb Higgins was the talk of the town. The former CTV news anchor announced her mayoral bid on July 28 and her initial support was staggering. Hundreds of volunteers and donations were pouring in and in an NRG poll conducted over the next 24 hours, 44 per cent of decided voters were… Continue reading When Cornflakes hit the fan
The necessity of unfettered free speech
Statements about free speech are made very flippantly in the west. The laws of most countries strike a balance between free speech and other rights. Even the United States — which is often cited as the epitome of speech permissiveness — has laws limiting expression for offensiveness or vulgarity. In Canada, laws are even more… Continue reading The necessity of unfettered free speech
Canada has failed Omar Khadr
Rumors of a possible deal between the American State Department and Omar Khadr, a Canadian citizen currently held in the Guantanamo Bay detention center, would seem to indicate that his seven year imprisonment is drawing to a close. The stain upon the soul of Canada resulting from this, however, will endure far beyond what may… Continue reading Canada has failed Omar Khadr
Letter: Troubles with new, new atheism
By HJ Hornbeck
Brandon Beasley’s column on “The poverty of New Atheism” [Sept. 30] slammed us for not coming up with a “viable, fulfilling worldview.” Of course we haven’t! Atheism just means you do not believe in a god or gods. Period, end of sentence. Secular Humanists, devout Jains and even some Hindus can all call themselves atheist.… Continue reading Letter: Troubles with new, new atheism
Letter: That Empty Space is Struggling
1) That Empty Space now has one event per month as opposed to previous weekly events, removing a popular community space. 2) There are no longer comfy couches, changing the organic, natural, community space that was previously welcoming for everyone at the events. 3) That Empty Space used to support local, Calgary music. Bigger acts… Continue reading Letter: That Empty Space is Struggling
Judge overturns U of C facebook ruling
A recent court ruling has brought a long running case between University of Calgary students and administration to an end. After posting criticism of an instructor on a Facebook page and facing charges of non-academic misconduct, the U of C was deemed to have no grounds to reprimand those responsible. Court of Queen’s Bench Justice… Continue reading Judge overturns U of C facebook ruling
Qmunity centre opens next month
By Amy Badry
The University of Calgary will soon boast a new centre promoting the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and queer community on campus. The new Qmunity opens on Nov. 3, providing a safe space and resources for the GLBTQ community and their allies on campus. The Qmunity centre’s mission is three fold, according to program coordinator Kris… Continue reading Qmunity centre opens next month
Fitness lockers swap keys for coins
University of Calgary fitness facility users will be switching their keys for cash when the school replaces its current lockers with new change operated units later this year. Faculty of kinesiology director of communications Don McSwiney said that the switch is mainly to speed up the process and allow fitness staff to do other work.… Continue reading Fitness lockers swap keys for coins
Students’ Union byelection offers science students the vote
University of Calgary students aren’t quite free from voting just yet. The Students’ Union byelection starts next week and students from every faculty will be able to vote on two referendum questions while science students have an extra box to check off. The SU currently charges full-time students a $1 access fee each semester to… Continue reading Students’ Union byelection offers science students the vote