By Eric Fung
Two University of Calgary students have created a video making alternative transportation look not so “alternative” after all. According to them, it’s time to shift into another gear with transportation choices. On Nov. 20 and 22, the Learning Commons presented two screenings of the video “Shifting Gears: A Look at Alternative Transportation,” by Peggy Holroyd… Continue reading Paving the way for peddlers
By Eric Fung
Nearly two months after terrorist attacks in the United States, former President Bill Clinton delivered a clear message to an enthralled audience of 1,400 at the Roundup Centre in Calgary. "The terrorists who attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon believed they were attacking symbols of American power, but they were wrong," Clinton said. "Today,… Continue reading No saxophone, no cigar, just the Bill
By Eric Fung
Campus looking a bit drab? University lacking a certain panache? The University of Calgary Students’ Union, among others, have a solution. In early October, External Commissioner David Rassin had the idea of erecting flags displaying the University of Calgary crest along University Drive, similar to what has been done at numerous other universities. "This year,… Continue reading Branding and beautifying
By Eric Fung
Men have long outnumbered women in some fields, and almost 200 people gathered at the University of Calgary last weekend to do something about it. "There’s the need to educate all students about opportunities in science and engineering," said Allisha Sordi, President of Women in Science and Engineering. "[Gender discrepancies] is an issue that still… Continue reading Plenty of room for everyone
By Eric Fung
Those searching for Canada’s presence on the web may soon have to look no further than a single database. The University of Calgary’s Canadian Heritage project is an endeavour to document and organize Canadian content on the Internet. By its completion in 10 months, 35,000 Canadian Web sites will have been evaluated and assembled into… Continue reading U of C spearheads cyber-Canadiana
By Eric Fung
This weekend, you don’t have to be an activist or a radical to learn about the workings of independent media. Just come as you are. The second Alberta Independent Media Convergence will take place in Calgary from Oct. 19-21. There are a number of events scheduled for the weekend, including discussions, workshops, and presentations on… Continue reading Indymedia converges in Calgary
By Eric Fung
For 26 students participating in the University of Calgary Fall 2001 Term Abroad Program in India, their unique experience has just taken an unexpected turn. At the University of Pune, one of three host universities, the TAP provides students with the opportunity to enhance their degree program through experiential learning. Pune is also the location… Continue reading U of C students hold their ground overseas
By James Keller
In a bid to reduce the environmental footprint of the Students’ Union, the Campus Recycling Board is recommending they introduce an online exam bank. SU Events Commissioner Jennifer Smith, who is also on the CRB, brought the suggestion to the Tue., Nov. 18 meeting of the Students’ Legislative Council. Currently, the SU Copy Centre maintains… Continue reading Online exam bank proposed
By Nicole Kobie
Imagine you won the lottery. What’s the one dream item you’d love to own? If you could buy your friends and family their dream gifts for Christmas, what would they be? And, more importantly, where exactly would you buy it? We all love to dream about the cool stuff we’d buy if we only had… Continue reading Our wish-list, on-line
The Gauntlet Tier 2 elections took place Wed., March 20. As per usual, there was a hand grenade thrown square at the crotch of democracy."None of the races were even contested," said an obviously drunk Editor-in-Chief-elect Kris Kotarski, who swept to victory two weeks before. "These bastards didn’t even have to campaign.""What are we, the… Continue reading Pablo, honey?