By Riley Hill
For a group of University of Calgary students, arguing about religion and politics isn’t a social faux-pas, it’s an extra-curricular activity. The U of C Freethinkers are a campus club that meets once a week to argue their views and challenge each other’s beliefs. According to Freethinkers president Brandi Hesse, the club gives students the… Continue reading Freethinkers club looks to spark conversation
By Diltaj Atwal
On Sept. 24 a report was published by the right-wing think tank Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms that grades freedom of speech on Canadian campuses. The report measures 45 Canadian public universities, including the University of Calgary. The U of C ranked poorly in respect to free speech. The JCCF report graded universities and student… Continue reading U of C scores poorly on free speech
By Reem Ghaleb
The University of Calgary recently formed the China Regional Advisory Council to address the aims of its international strategy. Chaired by U of C president Elizabeth Cannon, the council includes student and alumni representatives, business leaders and faculty members from research areas such as medicine, engineering and business. “The purpose of the council is to… Continue reading U of C builds ties in China
The Heart and Stroke Foundation recently selected the University of Calgary to be part of its Research Leadership Circle. This partnership guarantees that in the next 10 years, the U of C will receive financial assistance from the Heart and Stroke Foundation if the university can’t raise $25 million to fund heart and stroke related… Continue reading Heart and Stroke foundation makes funding commitment
By Chris Adams
The University of Calgary is building two new residence buildings, one for undergraduate and the other for graduate students. The undergraduate building will occupy space in the quad around Kananaskis and Rundle Hall, while the graduate building will be built in parking lot 12 next to the Schulich School of Engineering. The two new buildings… Continue reading New residence buildings coming in 2015
By David Song
When Calgary Flames general manager Jay Feaster drafted Sean Monahan sixth overall in the 2013 National Hockey League Entry Draft, a beacon of hope was ignited in the minds of many Flames fans. Monahan’s size, skill and maturity were evident in his junior years, and he is perceived to be a much safer and more… Continue reading Sportspinion: send Monahan down
By Ashton Chugh
The University of Calgary played host to some preseason basketball action on Oct. 10–12 at the annual Calgary Cup. The Dinos men’s team went 2–1, while the Dinos women’s finished the tournament win-less at 0–3. The men’s Dinos won their opening game against the McMaster University Marauders 76–72. The game was close throughout, but the… Continue reading Calgary Cup prepares Dinos for regular season
By Curtis Wolff
The Dinos men’s hockey team finished the second week of the season with an exclamation point, beating the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in a 9–5 offensive outburst on Saturday Oct. 12 at Father David Bauer Arena. With the victory, the Dinos improved to 4–0 in regular season play. First-year forward Chris Collins led the… Continue reading Dinos men’s hockey off to 4–0 start