By Jan Creaser
“It’s dark, it’s loud, it’s sticky. Thursday night finds students swarming to the local watering hole. It’s Den Night. Welcome to Wild University. Tonight we explore the depths of the seediest bar on campus. Ready, Brain?”“Ready, Professor. Got my fake id and everything.”“Brain, you’re well over the age limit to get in, what do you… Continue reading Into the pit
"What is it about baseball?"She pulled the quilt to her chin and nestled beside me on the couch. The dishes had been cleared and a candle flickered steadily atop the table behind us. A dull immediate radiance emitted from her soft features, carved strategically for slow seduction. This was supposed to be a special night.Every… Continue reading Understanding Mr. October
Some time ago I was roused from a particularly enjoyable slumber by a persistent ringing noise. The source of my irritation remained elusive as I struggled over abnormally high hurdles of grog and confusion. Mumbling barely-audible condemnations toward anyone not in earshot, the receiver thankfully found its way into my groping hand. Fortunately, primal instinct… Continue reading Where have you gone?
By Kim Stock
Rape can happen to anybody. Only five per cent of those who have been sexually victimized report the crimes that have been committed against them.There have been a few recent developments regarding the issue of rape and the subculture of illegal drugs and substances that relate to it, as date-rape drugs have been receiving increased… Continue reading Silent but violent
Like neighbouring head-of-state Bill Clinton, Prime Minister Jean Chretien may soon be issued a subpoena to testify before the law. The difference is Canadian critics accuse him not of sexual indiscretion, but of violating Canadians’ most basic rights to freedom of speech, expression and association. A violation, if proven true, that could cost him his… Continue reading Peppergate
A new levy could be coming your way.Fine Arts students are proposing a levy to encourage exploration in the arts for University of Calgary students. The levy would charge $1 to full-time students and $0.75 to part-time students.Similar to Campus Recreation levies to encourage sports, the proposed fee would be used to develop the Fine… Continue reading C’est levy
If you were outside enjoying the nice weather last Wednesday on campus, you may have noticed the barbecue outside MacEwan Hall in the afternoon.No, this wasn’t another event to welcome students back to university, rather it was the kickoff to what will be a month-long campaign to raise funds for the United Way’s University of… Continue reading Month-long campaign kicks off
Women unite, take back the night, in our unity is our might. Women unite, the time is right, in our unity is our might. Women unite, stand up and fight, in our unity is our might. Women unite. Take back the night!On Sept. 26, 700 women, and a few men, stood together in Calgary to… Continue reading A woman’s place is where we meet
"Your request to add [course you want] has failed. The course requested is full."If this statement sounds familiar, you’re not alone; this year, many students were unable to sign up for desired sessions or entire lectures because of a lack of space. This is not a new problem though–high demand courses fill quickly every year.… Continue reading Program may be causing registration problems
By Carla Young
To pub crawl or not to pub crawl, that is the question.The Students’ Union Alcohol Policy states that the consumption of alcohol cannot be the primary focus of SU club events on or off campus. It is difficult to get insurance to cover high-risk activities such as pub crawls and, last year, clubs had trouble… Continue reading Drinks o’ plenty