In the two non-executive races, Toby White was elected as Board of Governors representative over Matt Dalidowicz, and Jane Alkhouri and Stephanie Andrews edged Jeff Bone and Andrew Pickles as Senate representatives. White, who sat on BoG as SU President last year, was excited to continue representing students on the Board. "It’s a part of… Continue reading Toby White keeps BoG presence
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Backrooms and bullshit
“She is so Holt Renfrew” or “Can you get me a cup of coffee please, two sugars, one cream.” These are both examples of comments female politicians endure throughout their careers. Women and politics have come a long way since the famous five from Alberta earned the right to vote, however, it seems there are… Continue reading Backrooms and bullshit
Election here . . . an election there
Ah, it’s election time again… which one you ask? We have the provincial election taking place on March 12 and the Students’ Union general election from March 14-16.Most university students don’t even bother voting. Why is that? We pay taxes and contribute just as much as the next person. Unfortunately, it seems as if many… Continue reading Election here . . . an election there
Tuition: consultation, decision and increase?
By the time you read this, the cost to attend this institution of learning next academic year will have gone up, most likely by 3.7 per cent ($141 dollars for 10 classes). Sucks, eh? I know, Jane also feels your pain since she too will be returning next year.Three elected members of your Students’ Union,… Continue reading Tuition: consultation, decision and increase?
President White becomes Sugar Daddy
Treats with Toby is here. Much like Cookies with Cleary and Slurpees on South, you go to the Students’ Union President’s office (located in the old clubs area in MacHall 209) on Mondays from 1-2 p.m., Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. or Fridays from 10-11 a.m. Once there, you will be able to meet with the… Continue reading President White becomes Sugar Daddy
Federal election draws near
At the end of the day, after all the jokes about Joe Clark and his daughter, Jean Chrétien missing a step on the stairs and Stockwell Day’s lack of knowledge about Canadian geography are made, we must remember there’s a federal election going on and we should be concentrating on the issues.Most of you have… Continue reading Federal election draws near
It happens every four years… sometimes
It’s an eclipse, it’s the Olympics, it’s a leap year… no, it’s a federal election! OK, so it’s only been three and a half years since the last one in 1997 but Big Daddy J.C. dropped the writ this past Sunday and there is no turning back now.Whether you like it or not, you will… Continue reading It happens every four years… sometimes
Two commissioners resign over scandal
After only five months in power, the 58th Student Legislative Council (SLC) has driven two of its commissioners to madness and had to ask for their resignations. OK, so that’s NOT TRUE but I thought this would get your attention. Although, I am sure it would have made a great story if it actually happened.However,… Continue reading Two commissioners resign over scandal
Hostage brain comes to the University of Calgary
CASA: is it just another acronym to you? Why should you even care what they do or have done for you? I mean, after all, as an undergraduate at this university, you are part of CASA.Well, for all of you cynics out there who think your Students’ Union does crap for you, here is something… Continue reading Hostage brain comes to the University of Calgary
Op-Fi Commission
By Carla Young
The Operations & Finance Commissioners’ role is to carry out the duties of the Vice-president Operations and Finance as well as handling clubs and conference funding.The candidates for the Op-Fi Commission are competing for four positions. The candidates are Jane Alkhouri, Mike Hardcastle, Fouad Jomaa, Matt Lauzon, and Kirstyn Nay. Jane Alkhouri, who hopes students… Continue reading Op-Fi Commission