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Alberta higher education forum

By Nicole McPhee

The third and final forum in the “Higher Education in Alberta: the 21st Century” series on Tue., March 26 examined challenges and issues affecting post-secondary institutions and students in the near future.Deputy Minister Maria David-Evans presented the keynote speech called "Post-Secondary Education: Looking Ahead" in Alberta Learning Minister Lyle Oberg’s absence. Student leaders from Mount… Continue reading Alberta higher education forum

The little engine that could… did!

By Nicole McPhee

Canadians know the best toboggans are made of plastic, wood, or may be improvised using an old inner tube.Last week in Winnipeg, teams of civil engineers demonstrated new levels of innovation as they raced and displayed toboggans made of concrete for top honours in the 27th annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race.After a hard weekend… Continue reading The little engine that could… did!

Homesickness sets in again

By Nicole McPhee

There were plenty of high hopes in the sold out Stampede Corral, and Nickleback didn’t disappoint.Frontman Chad Kroeger scored a frenzied reaction when he started the night by thanking fans in true rock-star style."I would like to thank everyone who stood in line, borrowed someone’s credit card, stole some money or sold some weed to… Continue reading Homesickness sets in again

Hidden health hazards

By Nicole McPhee

Once students leave home for university, many things change. Not the least of these are sleep patterns, diets, and general lifestyle habits. Binge drinking, drugs, stress and sex quickly become common words in a university student’s vocabulary. Not all students are unhealthy, but during a typical university career most students suffer health issues ranging from… Continue reading Hidden health hazards

Portable centres of… something

By Nicole McPhee

On top of regular back-to-school challenges, University of Calgary students have two new classrooms to navigate. Classrooms TA 101 and 102 are located in portables otherwise known as "ATCO portable centres of excellence," required to accommodate rising enrolment at U of C. "Unfortunately, although we’ve got two new buildings, we don’t have adequate classroom space,"… Continue reading Portable centres of… something