By Riley Hill

The federal government announced on Feb. 11 that they have set aside $1.5 billion in new funding for university research. The money will be held in the Canada First Research Excellence Fund and will be distributed over the next 10 years. Money will start flowing next year with $50 million up for grabs across Canada.… Continue reading Feds give universities $1.5 billion for research

By Scott Strasser

University of Calgary students will be happy to learn that the run-down bathrooms located across the hall from the Den will be renovated later this spring. The renovations will happen between May and August and are expected to be completed in time for next fall. “The current bathroom is significantly outdated,” said Students’ Union vice-president… Continue reading Notoriously bad washrooms getting a facelift

By Tendayi Moyo

A fall reading week is still a long way off at the University of Calgary. The idea of extending the November break to a full week has been tossed around by both Students’ Union executives and candidates for several years. “We need to find three days,” said SU president Raphael Jacob. “We have reading days… Continue reading Fall reading week still not on the horizon

By Chris Adams

Neknomination videos have dominated Facebook feeds in recent weeks with the online drinking game going world-wide. The game works like this. If “neknominated,” you must perform a drinking feat on camera. After finishing your booze, you nominate two others to do the same then post the video online. Once challenged, you have 24 hours to… Continue reading U of C jumps on the neknom train

By Riley Hill

Now wrapping up their 10th year, the University of Calgary Campus Conservative Association (UCcCA) is inviting students to join Canada’s governing party. The UCcCA was formed in 2003 after the merger between the Canadian Alliance and Progressive Conservatives. The club has since looked to educate and organize students interested in the Conservative Party of Canada.… Continue reading Conservative club still holding strong after 10 years on campus

By Riley Hill

Recent changes in Canada’s Department of Citizenship and Immigration will allow international students to receive multi-entry visas easier than ever before. Most international students in Canada have single-entry visas. This means that if they leave the country, they need a new visa to get back in. Under the new system, all applicants will be automatically… Continue reading Changes in visa program to benefit international students

By Chris Adams

Leading members of the student advocacy project Ignite Alberta discussed the findings of a recent student survey with deputy premier and minister of advanced education Dave Hancock last weekend. The province-wide survey — titled “Ideas for Post-Secondary Education” (IPSE) — looks at students’ views on post-secondary education in Alberta. Students from 23 post-secondary institutions participated… Continue reading Minister of advanced education mulls results of student survey