My first reaction to this album was “meh.” It didn’t grab me. But I kept listening to it and while I’m not about to proclaim You Are An Island as my next favourite album, it did grow on me and I soon found myself humming along with the songs. You Are An Island is… Continue reading Spun: Dustin Bentall and the Smokes
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U of C to become fair trade campus
The University of Calgary is aiming to become Canada’s second fair trade campus by May — the result of an initiative led by the Engineers Without Borders U of C chapter, in cooperation with the Students’ Union and university administration. The designation, first awarded to the University of British Columbia by Fair Trade Canada last… Continue reading U of C to become fair trade campus
Memes, trolls and Dinos
By Andréa Rojas
If your parents went to university, it’s likely that they relied on a phone with a cord to make their weekend plans. For scholars of today, ‘hanging out’ isn’t just isolated to going for wings after class– it might even mean Skype chatting or tweeting. U of C undergrads, however, are finding even more ways… Continue reading Memes, trolls and Dinos
Footloose and eighties-free
By Eesha Imran
When talking to the children of the eighties, there is one movie most of them can name — a movie that helped guide their generation, as well as define the time period. It became so decade-defining that people are still talking about it. Footloose is regarded by many as the ultimate story of youth empowerment.… Continue reading Footloose and eighties-free
A year studying abroad at Scotland’s University of Glasgow
An Innocent AbroadAll one needs to go out into this world of ours and study abroad is a certain sense of curiosity, openness to new surroundings, a strong want for adventure and a healthy mindset that you are capable of independence and can adequately solve any issue that comes your way. I had none of… Continue reading A year studying abroad at Scotland’s University of Glasgow
Online Only – Letter: Open letter to the president of the university and the president of Campus Pro-Life
As a former graduate of the University of Calgary I am mortified in view of the action being taken against the pro-life group on campus.In 1985, my graduation year, I could not have imagined the oppressive intimidation tactics that would be used today on a group that simply aims to defend the inalienable right to… Continue reading Online Only – Letter: Open letter to the president of the university and the president of Campus Pro-Life
Silver and gold
Men’s side The Dinos shifted the balance of power in men’s CIS swimming at the University of British Columbia Aquatic Centre on Sat. night. The men’s team defeated the UBC Thunderbirds 760-586.5 points to earn the Nelson C. Hart Trophy. Although the Dinos victory was not as improbable as the Giants’ superbowl win, they were… Continue reading Silver and gold
Campus newsmakers of ’07
SU fights housing shortage The City of Calgary’s affordable housing shortage had an impact everywhere, including the university. This year’s wait list to get into on-campus residence was still over 750 people by the beginning of the fall semester, making student housing one of the biggest issues of the year. To combat the issue, the… Continue reading Campus newsmakers of ’07
Sexism sells, but not on my campus
One. As university students, we are familiar with the marketing strategies employed by businesses attempting to squeeze more cash out of our already barren bank accounts. Bulletin boards on campus are saturated with colourful posters advertising vacations, weight-loss miracles and club crawls, where images of attractive females are regularly used to draw the eye. How… Continue reading Sexism sells, but not on my campus
Lost jobs and better food?
By Dale Miller
Will you taste the difference? After May 1, students at the University of Calgary may see new food choices, thanks to the outsourcing of Campus Food Services to the international food services corporation Chartwells. The decision to enter into negotiations with Chartwells was made by the U of C Board of Governors. This decision could… Continue reading Lost jobs and better food?