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White male authorities to determine what we can do

By Sarah Dorchak

The U.S. Supreme Court has been deliberating a
Californian case regarding gay marriage. The court must determine whether or not to allow gay marriage in California.
 “It’s about time someone made a decision on this,” said traditional marriage supporter Norman Greigson. “I’m tired about hearing deliberation on this. Finally someone can tell me if what I… Continue reading White male authorities to determine what we can do

‘Hive-mind’ gene found in women

By Sarah Dorchak

Scientists at the Centre for Applied Genomics in Toronto have discovered a gene in women that influences the sex’s actions. The cogitari alvarium gene has also been found in species exhibiting collective behaviour.
 The gene would allow women to act with a “hive-mind, like bees,” explained lead scientist Arnold Tergen, but something is suppressing the… Continue reading ‘Hive-mind’ gene found in women

Margaret Atwood comes to the U of C

By Sarah Dorchak

The Univerity of Calgary’s Distinguished Writers Program has named Margaret Atwood the 2012–13 Distinguished Visiting Writer, making Atwood the 19th writer chosen by the program. Previous writers who have visited Calgary as part of the program include Michael Ondaatje and Art Spiegeleman.
 Formed in 1993 by the U of C faculty of arts, the program… Continue reading Margaret Atwood comes to the U of C

Aggressive rabbits terrorize squirrels, students

By Sarah Dorchak

A new strain of rabies has infected the majority of University of Calgary rabbits, igniting fears that students may be in danger. Campus Security and university administration first learned of the rabbits’ disease after finding several squirrels and magpies “torn to shreds,” said university contact Angela Koening.
 “We thought it was the work of a… Continue reading Aggressive rabbits terrorize squirrels, students