Tina Shaygan and Lexi Del gather the required signatures for their arts representative bids in MacHall. Students running for office need 150 signatures to get on the ballot. If you see someone with a clipboard, give them a hand.
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Instant noodles — a destructive but tasty brew
By Tina Shaygan
You may have questioned just how unhealthy instant noodles really are. Is this just another undergraduate myth, like a fictitious hangover remedy? Well, it turns out instant noodles really are terrible for you — you might as well pump salt into your veins. Instant ramen, instant rice, frozen entrees and so on have charmed their… Continue reading Instant noodles — a destructive but tasty brew
The bell tolls for print media
By Tina Shaygan
If you have taken the train or any sort of public transit recently, chances are you have seen people on their iPads and Kindles reading. In comparison, the number of people actually carrying a paper book or newspaper is steadily decreasing. Print media, which includes books, newspapers and magazines, faces elimination as information becomes increasingly… Continue reading The bell tolls for print media
New Institute of Quantum Science and Technology
By Tina Shaygan
The University of Calgary Institute for Quantum Science and Technology was launched last week, providing new research and work opportunities for students in the faculty of science. According to IQST director and physics professor Barry Sanders, the institute will focus on four pillars of research: quantum information, quantum optics, molecular modeling and nanotechnology. “Some people… Continue reading New Institute of Quantum Science and Technology
Bow Valley College creates disabilities studies program
By Tina Shaygan
Of all the schools affected by the provincial budget cuts, few were hit as hard as Mount Royal University. After the cuts, MRU was left with a $14 million budget shortfall, resulting in the suspension of several programs. One of these was the school’s disabilities studies program, which was the only one of its kind… Continue reading Bow Valley College creates disabilities studies program
U of C Liberals in wikileaks cable
By Tina Shaygan
It turns out that the National Security Agency is not only watching American citizens, but University of Calgary students as well. It was recently discovered that the U of C Liberals, a student club on campus, were mentioned on an American diplomatic cable released by Wikileaks in 2010. The cable indicates that the campus club… Continue reading U of C Liberals in wikileaks cable
Making something out of arts students
By Chris Adams
Getting 17 departments together under one banner is difficult. The Faculty of Arts Students’ Association (FASA) was created to solve that problem. Faculty of arts representatives Jarett Henry and Levi Nilson formed FASA last August. The two started the association to advocate and build community for the big and somewhat disjointed faculty of arts. “What… Continue reading Making something out of arts students