By Вen Li
Despite a marked restraint in liquor consumption, conversation was extremely lively at the latest installation of the Political Science Association’s series of discussions. On Thurs., Oct. 4, Political Science professors Dr. Donald Barry, Dr. Shadra Drury and Dr. Rob Huebert attended the PSA Poli-Slosh. All three discussed the impact of, and reasons behind, the September… Continue reading DISCOURSES ON TERROR
By Вen Li
What do sex, beer and tuition have in common? All were topics of debate at the recent Students’ Union by-election forum Events Commissioner candidates Scott Barrington and Ian Thorner squared off before a small crowd last Thurs., Oct. 4. Both Thorner, a third-year Biology student, and Barrington, a second-year Pre-management student, hope to fill the… Continue reading Votes, please
By Вen Li
Fall is traditionally a time when hordes of post-secondary neophytes get Internet access for the first time. For those established on the Internet, this can be both a blessing and a curse. New faces offer new ideas and perspectives. At the same time however, they’ll try to figure out why TYPING IN ALL CAPS and… Continue reading Firewalls protect you from me
By Вen Li
Passing anti-terror legislation in the United States is much simpler now. Anything that prevents future attacks is seen as the right answer. However, the effects of some new laws reach further than expected. Activites previously regarded as a benefit to society are now in danger of being labelled as terrorist crimes, especially in the realm… Continue reading Cyberterror and Civil Rights
By Вen Li
Faster than a speeding bullet, a new computer worm wreaked havoc on the Internet on Tues., Sept.18. "Nimda," the latest development in cybermischief, slowed network access to a crawl across campus and left frustrated students behind. "The worm was released at about 7 a.m. and we got infected at about 7:15 a.m. Tuesday morning," said… Continue reading Cyberworm freezes campus
By Вen Li
In the hours after the tragedy in New York, some parts of the Internet slowed to a crawl as news sites were deluged with millions of users around the world seeking information. While regular and cell phone networks were bogged down with desperate cries for help and emergency communications, e-mail, instant messaging and chat services… Continue reading The Internet mourns New York
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Three new top level domains are about to hit the Net. The first commercial .biz site will appear in October, .info will start functioning on Sept., 19, and .name will appear in December. The move to make these TLD’s–along with .aero, .coop, .museum, and .pro–top level domains, or Web extensions (as marketers call them) available… Continue reading What’s the .info on .biz?
By Вen Li
Point: Вen Li What would you do if a highly-vocal and disruptive group of people bent on spreading hatred and disdain towards another group arrived in your city? Edmontonians welcomed them with open arms in August as the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees bussed in members from all around Alberta to demonstrate in front of the… Continue reading Toe to toe over organized labour
By Вen Li
Job hunting this year might become more difficult as University of Calgary Career Services plans to start charging employers $50 per job listing. "It’s all driven around needing to improve our service," said Career Services Director Craig Fortner. "The whole point is that we are responding to needs for career services and there’s a financial… Continue reading Money for work
By Вen Li
What is a sport? Recently, the International Olympic Committee made bridge an "attraction sport" to be demonstrated in the days prior to the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. While the World Bridge Federation is enthused at the prospect of seeing one of its own paper jockies honoured with the same medal that someone… Continue reading Canadian Gold?