New report shows strong corporate influence on U of C research

By Chris Adams

The University of Calgary signed two research deals, with the last finalized in 2007, that jeopardize the academic integrity of the school, a report from the Canadian Association of University Teachers says. The report claims control of U of C budgets and research is ceded to corporations under two agreements called the Alberta Ingenuity Centre… Continue reading New report shows strong corporate influence on U of C research

Task force asks students about technology

By Riley Hill

A new task force is asking students what kind of technology they want to use in the classroom. And so far, they’ve had little response. The task force for teaching and learning was created to determine what type of technology will be used in future University of Calgary classrooms. As Students’ Union vice-president academic Emily… Continue reading Task force asks students about technology

SU looks for new social work representative

By Riley Hill

The Students’ Union is looking for a new faculty of social work representative after the former rep, Michael Rhys Davies, stepped down last month. From the applicants, a select few will be chosen for interviews with SU executives. The executives will then nominate one candidate who must be approved in a general vote at Student… Continue reading SU looks for new social work representative

Humanities and social sciences conference comes to U of C

By Scott Strasser

Last week, the University of Calgary announced it will host the 2016 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences in the spring of 2016. The event will bring together social science and humanities scholars, students and practitioners from across the world to share their knowledge and exhibit their work. The Federation for the Humanities and… Continue reading Humanities and social sciences conference comes to U of C

CJSW seeks SLC’s approval for levy increase

By Tendayi Moyo

On Nov. 26, the University of Calgary’s radio station, CJSW, made their case to Student Legislative Council for a referendum regarding a levy increase. The proposed referendum would ask students to approve a $1.00 increase to the existing $5.00 per session fee that is already collected for CJSW. CJSW station manager Myke Atkinson said that… Continue reading CJSW seeks SLC’s approval for levy increase

Backlash over office renovations continues

By Riley Hill

How many angry students can $8.8 million buy? Students lashed out this week after learning about $8.8 million in renovations to the Administration Building that included changes in the executive offices many have deemed as lavish. During a senate meeting on Nov. 26, U of C student senate representative Dave Beninger spoke to a full… Continue reading Backlash over office renovations continues

Movie review: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

By Sean Sullivan

Sometimes stories just work better as a movie. This was the case with the first film adaptation, The Hunger Games, and it is the case again with its sequel, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Following director Gary Ross’s gritty take on the first novel, director Francis Lawrence and screen writers Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt… Continue reading Movie review: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Spun: Auresia

By Diltaj Atwal

Auresia’s latest album, Risin’!, centers on the singer’s soulful voice, mixing her beautiful harmonies with meaningful lyrics and flavours of electric pop. At times the album can be clunky but it is truly an interesting marriage between unique electric pop blends and the soulful harmonies of reggae. Auresia, a singer, songwriter and guitarist raised in… Continue reading Spun: Auresia