By Mary Chan
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations welcomed two new schools into its fold last week as the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union and the Grant MacEwan College Students’ Association joined the national lobby group. The CASA Board of Directors accepted the U of L SU as a full member and the GMCSA as an associate… Continue reading CASA family grows
By David Quayat
Editors, the GauntletRe: “McQ’s becomes McSU’s,” May 18, 2000 Editors, the GauntletRe: "McQ’s becomes McSU’s," May 18, 2000 I am writing to express my total disgust over the Students’ Union decision to take over McQ’s. I think it is a sad day indeed when the SU decides it necessary to shut down a family business,… Continue reading Students steaming mad at SU
By David Quayat
Editors, the Gauntlet The recent SU decision to not renew the McQ’s lease is an unforgivable act based solely on sheer greed. The SU would kick out the current tenant and set up the same business in the same site. McQ’s is a small family-run business. The prices are fair and service friendly. The Cho… Continue reading Students steaming mad at SU
By Rhia Perkins
University of Calgary students who drive will need more change to get a parking spot each day. Starting July 7, pay-per-entry parking rates on campus will increase by approximately 25 cents all over campus, the price for monthly passes will also increase by approximately two dollars while a quarter will buy 13 minutes of meter… Continue reading No brakes on fee increase
By Rhia Perkins
McQ’s, the MacEwan Student Centre convenience store, will soon be under new management. In February of this year, the current owner, Chung Cho, received a letter informing him his lease would not be renewed. Cho has run a convenience store on campus since 1985 and moved into the present location in 1988. "I worked here… Continue reading McQ’s becomes McSU’s
By Rob South
The federal riding of Calgary-West, which includes the University of Calgary, will see $176,000 less spent on Summer Career Placement positions than was recommended by Human Resources Development Canada. Calgary-West MP Rob Anders rejected 83 positions out of the over $496,000 worth recommended for the HRDC-run SCP program. The program is designed to create opportunities… Continue reading Jobs no longer available
By Mary Chan
If you’ve walked towards Social Sciences lately, chances are you’ve noticed the large bus and many tents set up in front of MacEwan Hall. The setup of tents, music and protesting is part of the Students’ Union’s build up to the Edmonton bus trip April 6. The temporary tent-city is comprised of students who will… Continue reading Camping season starts early
By Mary Chan
MacEwan Hall expansion has hit another obstacle: unclear legislation preventing the Students’ Union from signing a loan agreement with the Royal Bank. Though the SU and Royal Bank signed a term sheet agreeing to finalize a $10 million loan in early December, the Bank will not sign a loan agreement due to provincial legislation it… Continue reading Expansion financing in jeopardy
Although the school year isn’t over yet, the Students’ Union wants to take a road trip. On Thurs., April 6, the SU will charter a bus to Edmonton to protest the Alberta Government’s stance on post-secondary education funding. "This year we decided the focus wouldn’t be on the Board of Governors," said SU Vice-president Operations… Continue reading SU to bus students to Edmonton
Elected President: Tyler Brekko – 342 Faisal Rana – 770 Toby White – 1115 ** VP Academic Mark Hoekstra – 1562 ** Brent Robinson – 555 VP Events d’Arhcangelo, Alix – 1347 ** Woolgar, Kyle – 731 Academic Commission Dempsey, Erika – 1135 ** Larsen, Jon – 832 ** Porco, Nicolas – 927 ** Sutherland,… Continue reading Unofficial Elected and Acclaimed Positions for the 2000 SU General Election