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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

Proclaiming Calgary as Canada’s new capital, George Stroumboulopoulos made a good impression on fans who attended the Monday night taping of his CBC show The Hour in MacEwan Ballroom. Stroumboulopoulos, who is known for hosting the Punk Show, the New Music and Much News on Much Music, originally began his career as a radio host… Continue reading Stroumboulopoulos brings show, lots of vowels to U of C

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

By Sara Hanson

The University of Calgary spends millions each year on energy, and although recent moves like the U of C’s partnership with Direct Energy promise to lower costs, some students want to see something more radical happen. The U of C EcoClub is highlighting a sometimes overlooked source of energy: wind-power.As part of their campaign, the… Continue reading Wind-power more than hot air

By Sara Hanson

Interested in learning about a different culture? Want to know how to help women and children in Nepal? If so, then attend A Night at the Bazaar, the Kamala Foundation’s official launch party, Sat., Jan. 21. While working in Nepal, University of Calgary alumni Zachary Barton witnessed the problems that Nepalese women and children face… Continue reading Come, come Kamala

By Sara Hanson

Jennifer Marshall and Eric Shorten became infamous around campus last week after being escorted out of MacEwan Student Centre while trying to complete a survey about fair trade. The survey–which they were eventually allowed to continue–is being used for a general studies class project and is also the beginning of a much larger campaign.“The whole… Continue reading Fair Trade

By Sara Hanson

After a successful trial last year, the Healthy University of Calgary Week will be back Oct. 24-28. The week will include over 20 events covering all aspects of healthy living from weight issues and fitness to managing stress and nutritious cooking. “The week is part of a year round effort to celebrate a great place… Continue reading Get out and get active

By Sara Hanson

Last week proved an important one in the fight against poverty, with events on campus and at City Hall. In response to pleas from the Low-Income Coalition of Calgary, Mayor Dave Bronconnier officially declared Mon., Oct. 17 the “International Day to Eradicate Poverty” in Calgary. Following the proclamation, representatives from various organizations met at City… Continue reading Responsible consumption

By Sara Hanson

The City of Calgary is growing bigger every year, and one of the main reasons is the increasing number of people immigrating from other cities, provinces, and countries. Calgary is now Canada’s third most diverse city and the University of Calgary wants to ensure the university reflects this. Student Diversity and Access, which is composed… Continue reading Just how diverse is the U of C?