Month: September 2011

By Christopher Blatch

The downtown University of Calgary campus just celebrated its one year mark. The U of C leased a building located at 8th Ave and 8th Street S.W. and renovated the first four floors, where classes in business and professional development began a year ago. Courses in continuing education, business, energy and environment, and public policy… Continue reading U of C’s downtown campus passes one year mark

By Nicole Dionne

The 2011­-2012 academic year started off this week with changes, and not just the new students. Several faculties have undergone changes in their curriculum with some programs being suspended and a few more being added. The affected faculties are Kinesiology, Communications and Culture, Social Work, Education and Nursing. The course-based Master of Kinesiology degree program… Continue reading Changes to academic programs

By Amy Badry

Every year the Students’ Union gives funds to clubs and individuals for conference and travel fees related to academic or professional development. However, last year they were over budget by $14,000. The Travel and Conference Fund has $50,000 for expenses students incur while attending conferences, such as transportation and attendence fees. “Why we went over… Continue reading Funds for student activities available

By Michael Grondin

Determining office space for clubs went through some changes this year as the clubs committee looked at applications with a certain criteria rather than with a subjective approach. “We picked a few criteria that we thought were really important,” said Matt Diteljan, SU vice president student life. “In the past, it was my understanding it… Continue reading Brief: office space given to 37 clubs

By Bilal Sher

Instead of celebrating their new-found independence, university students in Halifax are now in mourning after the death of a classmate, a young man from Calgary. On Sept. 6 the Acadia University student was brought to hospital after being found unconscious in his basement dorm. By Sept. 8 he was transferred to hospital where he later… Continue reading Brief: sad start to school year for Acadia students

By Nicole Dionne

Wolfram Alpha: Calculations, conversions and facts Wolfram Alpha is the little computational engine that could. Left your TI83 at home? No problem, Wolfram Alpha can do that. Want to know the number of people in Sweden? Done. Need to know how much calcium the moon would contain if it were made out of provolone cheese?… Continue reading The internet is not just for porn

By Joseph Sandler

The University of Calgary Dinos men’s hockey team opened the pre-season in Edmonton last weekend against northern provincial rivals the University of Alberta Golden Bears in a two-game series. The Golden Bears handed the Dinos a 6-2 loss in the first game on Friday. Dino forward Brock Nixon said that, despite the score, it was… Continue reading Dinos come up short for hockey pre-season

By James McDonall

This is their season — the University of Calgary Dinos field hockey team plan to climb to the top this year. The 2011 squad is a confident bunch with coach and players alike excited about their potential. “I think we can medal, without a doubt, at nationals,” said goalkeeper Stephanie Petrowitsch. “There’s a good chance… Continue reading Field hockey team expect a strong season

By Josh Rose

Contrary to popular belief, not all kites are lame, dollar store cheap and easily breakable. Instead, they are beautifully tethered aircrafts with a rich history behind them. Invented in China over 3,000 years ago, they were used in war to spy on enemies. Evolving and proliferating across Asia and Europe, kites have been used in… Continue reading A guide to kite flying

By Kristyn Pelletier

While the University of Calgary Dinos football team was preparing for Friday’s KICKOFF game, there were a few essentials that fans needed to add to their checklist in order for a successful tailgating party: body paint, and lots of it, 2,000 free Spolumbo’s hot dogs, dunk tanks and prizes to win tuition money. The tailgate… Continue reading Fans cheer Dinos to victory at Kickoff