On Thu., Jan. 30, Dr. Alan Dowty from the University of Notre Dame spoke at the University of Calgary on the subject of the ongoing dispute in Israel. A specialist in Mid-East politics, Dowty traveled extensively to conduct his research. Dr. Dowty’s began by criticizing common misconceptions about the Arab-Israeli conflict portrayed in the media.… Continue reading Mid-East Expert Speaks-Out on the Violence in Israel
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PC leadership candidate on campus
Four days after declaring his intention to lead the Federal Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, David Orchard spoke at the University of Calgary. The organic farmer from Saskatchewan spoke at length on Sat., Jan. 25 about the importance of preserving Canadian sovereignty. “We have seen 13,000 Canadian companies taken over, mostly by American companies,” he… Continue reading PC leadership candidate on campus
Adding up the important numbers
As the possibility of war draws ever nearer, the inhumane look at potential casualty numbers is becoming simply astonishing. As the military experts prophesize the death tolls of wars on Iraq or North Korea, the ease in which they operate seems frightening to me. On a recent episode of Dateline, one analyst predicted that a… Continue reading Adding up the important numbers
The real American motive in Iraq
If Mike Tyson was feeling a little edgy and looking for a fight, would you sneak up on him and kick him in the shins when he wasn’t looking? Probably not. This is the current Iraqi reality with respect to the United States. Sure, they might be able to sneak in a quick sucker punch… Continue reading The real American motive in Iraq
Kyoto protocol: Suzuki vs. Hyndman
In a CBC radio broadcasted forum, Dr. David Suzuki debated with Rick Hyndman from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers on the subject of the Kyoto Accord at the Red & White Club on Tue., Nov. 26. In front of a capacity crowd, the acclaimed environmentalist made his case for ratification while Mr. Hyndman, the… Continue reading Kyoto protocol: Suzuki vs. Hyndman
Kyoto: part 5
The fifth installment of the university’s series The Kyoto Protocol: Exploring the Critical Issues featured the Honourable Murray Smith, the Alberta Minister of Energy. An MLA since 1993 representing Calgary-Varsity, Mr. Smith spoke to an audience of students, professors and public on Thu., Nov. 14. His criticisms of the Kyoto Accord surfaced nearly immediately as… Continue reading Kyoto: part 5
The propaganda of Kyoto
In my grade ten social studies class, we watched Allied propaganda from the Second World War. As the guerrilla-like Nazis rampaged through big Western cities, the entire class laughed, and appropriately so. The outrageousness of this image was viewed for what it was, and the government’s attempt to scare young men into enlisting was obvious.… Continue reading The propaganda of Kyoto
It’s flu season again
It’s that time of year again. Midterms have started, papers are written and that’s when the flu hits. At this time every year, the influenza virus begins to spread and students are certainly not immune to it. Registered Nurse Fran Oliphant from the University Health Services said students may be particularly vulnerable. “Students are at… Continue reading It’s flu season again
Student thoughts welcome
In a nearly unanimous decision, the Students’ Legislative Council decided to re-implement the discontinued Thought Swap Forum Tue., Oct. 1. Established in the fall of 2001, the forums were an on-line meeting place for university students to share thoughts, concerns, criticisms and questions regarding the activities of the Students’ Union. The forum was often criticized… Continue reading Student thoughts welcome