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Geoscientists discover oil≠ on U of C land

By Andrew Barbero

The University of Calgary has struck black gold­. Mineral rights to a title of land were gifted to the U of C four years ago from an estate donation. Uncovered in the fall of 2007, professors and students in the geoscience department have been studying the land and their research suggests extractable oil deposits. “We… Continue reading Geoscientists discover oil≠ on U of C land

Strengthening the right

By Andrew Barbero

Paul Hinman navigated what few political figures can; the merging of two parties. For an MLA and leader of the recently fused Wildrose and Alberta Alliance parties–now known as the Wildrose Alliance Party–the move was easily achieved. “We said ‘united, we’re stronger; divided we’re weak, we’ll fail’,” said Hinman from the campaign trail. “So we… Continue reading Strengthening the right

Taft argues why it could be time

By Andrew Barbero

Gauntlet: What policy decisions have been forwarded this time around to help put the Liberals out in front of the Conservatives? Kevin Taft: We’re actually the first party with a comprehensive platform out there. It covers everything from affordable housing issues to environmental issues, with a particular focus on post-secondary education. One of our fundamental… Continue reading Taft argues why it could be time

Students examine the oil sands

By Andrew Barbero

One University of Calgary class aims to keep Alberta green, both environmentally and financially. The university’s environmental science department sent 22 students on a field school experience to study the oil sands and other potentially at-risk industrial environments throughout northern and southern Alberta. These excursions, which occurred two weeks prior to the beginning of the… Continue reading Students examine the oil sands