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By Fifi Enyi

The month of March came to a close without much fanfare at the University of Calgary for Campus Security. "March was basically busy," said Campus Security Manager Lanny Fritz. "There were mostly routine calls more than anything else." However, theft increased this month largely because a vehicle was stolen. "We had $61,000 in thefts," said… Continue reading Car stolen in March, BSD plans underway

By Fifi Enyi

As hordes of students flock to Mexico for spring break, a group of 14 students will make the journey for reasons other than sand and string bikinis. From April 30 to May 8, students will journey to Mexico to administer Operation Amigo. This year’s program will provide assistance to a Christian orphanage with medical, dental… Continue reading Students off to help Mexican orphanage

By Fifi Enyi

Unbeknownst to Hollywood producers, an untapped reserve of talent lies deep within the icy depths of Canada’s Rocky Mountains. The grizzly bears of the Canadian Rockies are the stars of an hour-long documentary on survival techniques in Kananaskis Country.The documentary began in 1994 due to a need for scientific information on the nature and status… Continue reading Project grizzly: film tracks bears in K-country

By Fifi Enyi

I’m not sure exactly what it is about Rubin "Hurricane" Carter that invokes the passions and the deepest senses. Maybe it is his remarkable life, fraught with every kind of evil and tempered by the sweetness of his triumphant comeback. Or maybe it is his aura; a potent presence that penetrates the soul. Whatever it… Continue reading Champion of the world

By Fifi Enyi

At the forefront of this year’s Academic Commission race is the issue of adequate student representation. However, only four of the possible six candidates will be able to implement changes for the student population. Candidate Erika Dempsey stresses the importance of working with administration for greater recognition of student issues. "We need to work closer… Continue reading Academic Commish

By Fifi Enyi

Of the two certainties in life, the Volunteer Tax Program can at least help students with one. The program sponsored by the Students’ Union, is a student-run program which provides tax services to University of Calgary students free of charge. "The actual process that occurs for students is bringing in their information," said Director of… Continue reading Death and the Taxman

By Fifi Enyi

Raedee Saar is about to taste hunger. This weekend she and other University of Calgary students will participate in World Vision’s 30-Hour Famine, a program where individuals collect pledges from sponsors to go without food for 30 hours. According to Saar, a member of the Resident Outreach Program and a second-year, General Studies, doing the… Continue reading Famine hits campus

By Fifi Enyi

The freaks do come out at night. That said, the safest distance between you and your destination may be a call to the University of Calgary Safewalk Program. The Safewalk program was established by the Students’ Union Vice-president External Lance Kayfish in 1995. Soon after, a partnership between Campus Security and the SU was forged.… Continue reading Safewalk this way

By Fifi Enyi

A program between the University of Calgary and The Boys and Girls Club Community Services is providing social work and education students with the opportunity to apply textbook principles to real-life situations. “I learned independence through a variety of experiences,” said former Boys and Girls Club Community Services practicum student Michelle Chanet. “If I had… Continue reading Practicum students learn from the Boys and Girls Club