Credit card protest continues A University of Calgary undergraduate paid his $1,037 tuition with coins Monday, in protest of the U of C’s decision to stop taking credit card payments. Political science student Teale Phelps Bondaroff carried more than 90 kilograms of rolled nickels and dimes in a wheelbarrow to the registrar’s office. He explained… Continue reading News for the unnewsed
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Students storm Parliament
With the federal election heating up, three University of Calgary students are putting themselves in the middle of the fire. Teale Phelps Bondaroff, Danielle Roberts, and Gus Gutoski are all running to become Canadian Members of Parliament in two different Calgary ridings.Bondaroff, the Students’ Union social science representative will represent the NDP in his first… Continue reading Students storm Parliament
Music Interview: City braces for Summerlad’s noise
There is a new force invading the hallowed churches of our city, filling them from knave to narthex. It crashes over pews, scattering bibles left and right and spews from guitar, pipe organ and bass. Beware when it breaks from the house of the Lord into the light of the city, creating a City of… Continue reading Music Interview: City braces for Summerlad’s noise
Music Interview: Daniel Heff’s aural feast
Some people stay trapped in their homes for a helping of Kraft Dinner music served up by soup Nazi radio DJs to scratch their eardrums, while others blow out their ears with heavy metal binges. But there are those who aurally feast on the generous smorgasbord of styles served up by the likes of Daniel… Continue reading Music Interview: Daniel Heff’s aural feast
Spun: Daniel Heffner
Daniel Heffner, a U of C Kinesiology student, no stranger to the Calgary music scene, has struck gold or at least silver, with his debut, full-length CD. Over his eleven years of experience Heff developed a unique Flamenco style peppered with hints of jazz, folk, and Klezmer which proves to be a pleasure to listen… Continue reading Spun: Daniel Heffner
WCMA Label Spotlight: Studio 11
Established in 1998 as the brainchild of Dave Wilson and Paul Scinocca, Studio 11 is a full service recording studio in Winnipeg. Rock bands such Blush and Vanderveen, benefit from the countless Juno and Prairie Music awards the Studio 11 crew have under their belts. This little label has big hopes for the WCMAs. Dave… Continue reading WCMA Label Spotlight: Studio 11
SU supports faculty amalgamation
With a possible arts faculty amalgamation around the corner, the Students’ Union has taken another step to ensure that the quality of education for the students affected is maintained. At the end of April, the University of Calgary board of governors will meet and vote on combining the arts, humanities, social science and communication and… Continue reading SU supports faculty amalgamation
BSD in financial straits
With construction of the Taylor Family Library displacing Bermuda Shorts Day from its usual location, the Students’ Union is hoping to use Quality Money to cover additional costs. This year’s BSD is facing financial problems because of the downturned economy and the construction of the TFL. Historically, BSD is held in the grassy area to… Continue reading BSD in financial straits
The many qualities of BSD
By Jon Roe
The Students’ Union is using Quality Money to patch up a hole in their Bermuda Shorts Day budget caused by a number of issues, including the recession and a change of location. Though this is a fine temporary fix, to call for money for the next three years of BSDs is only encouraging fiscal irresponsibility… Continue reading The many qualities of BSD
Pro-lifers lose club status
University of Calgary’s Campus Pro-Life club was disbanded by the Students’ Union on Tuesday afternoon. The council chambers in MacEwan Students’ Centre were packed as media crowded into the circular room to hear the SU’s verdict on whether or not the club would remain sanctioned. The hearing was called last week after university administration charged… Continue reading Pro-lifers lose club status