By Ryan Pike
Art lovers and casual appreciators alike can head down to MacEwan Hall Nov. 6–10 to take in Fine Arts Awareness Week. Similar to the showcase for student athletics, Dino Days, Fine Arts Awareness Week will feature a diverse collection of exhibits and performances in MacEwan Student Centre and elsewhere on campus. “We’re trying to showcase… Continue reading Online Exclusive: Fine Arts Awareness Week Preview!
By Andrew Sedor
Two new committees have been formed by the Students’ Union in an attempt to move CJSW from their current space in the basement of MacEwan Student Center to new space on the third floor. Construction on the new space was halted in January because of cost increases and communication problems between the SU and CJSW.… Continue reading CJSW strives for new space
By Jon Roe
Women’s cross country team picks up gold This weekend, the Dinos cross country team had a stellar performance at the Eastern Washington University Invitational in Cheney, Washington. This was the second time the Dinos have competed at the EWU meet, and the second time the Dinos women’s team kicked some serious American ass. The Dinos… Continue reading Sports Briefs
Despite a discouraging Dinos loss to long-time football rivals the University of Alberta Golden Bears, it was an otherwise clean kick-off to celebrate the University of Calgary’s 40th anniversary. The Sat., Sept. 9 football game and concert event at McMahon Stadium brought together almost 7,000 alumni, staff and students to celebrate the university and its… Continue reading U of C kicks off 40th year in style
September is finally here, and only one question lingers on many students’ minds: “When will the boozin’ begin?” Students drink, this is a fact, but overindulgence is a real concern at any university. To that end, Campus Security, in conjunction with the Students’ Union and the Counseling Centre, have purchased Fatal Vision goggles, also known… Continue reading Heeey good lookin’, lemme buy you a drink
The U of C hopes to kick off their 40th anniversary year in style with a $130,000 party. On Sat., Sept. 9 the university will host the Kickoff party at McMahon stadium. The all-day event will feature a pancake breakfast, a Dinos football game and concerts featuring the Stampeders, Spirit of the West and Bedouin… Continue reading $130,000 party kicks off 40th year
Officially, parents tell their children they have to go to university to make it in the real world. Students tell their parents they’re going to learn. But everyone knows university is for keeping the kids busy and out of the house so ma and pa can make up for 20 years of missed bondage. With… Continue reading Under new management
New CJSW space When last year’s operating agreement was signed it looked optimistic that a new CJSW space would be built sooner rather than later. But plans of construction hit another obstacle as the University of Calgary Students’ Union and CJSW had a disagreement about costs and communication. CJSW called for an independent audit, which… Continue reading News in handy review form
By Sara Hanson
Besides the mess of posters that overtook MacEwan Student Centre, the 2006 Students’ Union General Election ran smoothly. In his election report, SU Chief Returning Officer Mike Brown noted voter turnout was down four per cent from last year, as only 17 per cent of eligible students voted. Brown said the low turnout was likely… Continue reading Wyatt wins as new SU prez
By Sara Hanson
Voters heard from 10 commissioner candidates and two vice-president candidates at the Students’ Union events forum on Wed., Feb. 8. The commissioner hopefuls each presented fairly similar platforms revolving around promotion of events, student participation and support for the Dinos. Christie Docking, who’s seeking a second term, would like to bring back Overflow, the official… Continue reading Events hopefuls promise more good times