Curious about tuition this year? On Mon., Nov. 17, the university, the Students’ Union and the Graduate Students’ Association will be presenting their perspectives on tuition. The event will be taking place from 11:30-1:30 p.m. in the North Courtyard of MacEwan Students’ Centre. At the end of the presentations there will be a Q &… Continue reading What’s Coming Up
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Used Bookstore Changes
After 19 years of paper and cash, the Used Bookstore has finally bought a computer. To improve the service of the Used Bookstore, the Students’ Legislative Council has approved two major developments. Within the next semester, the Used Bookstore will move onto the ground floor of MacEwan Student Centre along with the Copy Centre. The… Continue reading Used Bookstore Changes
A Thank-You From the Students’ Union
To 99 per cent of students out there, thank-you. To those of you who visit our establishments to have a good time and socialize, to watch a band play, to have a drink or two and cut it up on the dance floor, to hang out with friends and kick back after a long day… Continue reading A Thank-You From the Students’ Union
What the hell, another election?
In case you haven’t noticed, there are about 18 different people running around campus putting up cheesy posters, talking about what’s best for you, and telling you how great they are. Ah, democracy, can’t get any better unless of course you’ve been acclaimed! But for those who have to endure the overrated democratic process, the… Continue reading What the hell, another election?
It’s all about the vote
Every year in October, the Students’ Union opens its doors to the democratic process. The by-election is an annual occurrence, and is held to fill any positions left vacant after the General Election. Currently the SU is looking for representatives for the faculties of Law, Social Work, Fine Arts, Education, Medicine and Kinesiology, as well… Continue reading It’s all about the vote
An SU BBQ for the clubs
We have all had those days at work that cause us to smell for days, our eyes to water, a few burns on our hands, our clothes ruined, and smile that just will not go away. Well, perhaps not quite all of us. For a few of us elected types here in the Students’ Union,… Continue reading An SU BBQ for the clubs
Bermuda Shorts Day is “The Pits”
By Irene Enyedy
There comes a time where all U of C students come together to celebrate the challenge of their last eight months. Whether it was glorious or not, filled with too many blurry days spent at the Den or none at all, students have the opportunity to socialize with their peers in a relaxed, happy and… Continue reading Bermuda Shorts Day is “The Pits”
The Kobyashi Maru:
We should be proud.Entering this year we were faced with the Kobyashi Maru, the unwinnable scenario. It was stated to us that differential tuition and maximum tuition hikes were a fait accompli, nothing we could do would stop it. We found ourselves at a crossroads. As students, did we accept the assumptions of the administration,… Continue reading The Kobyashi Maru:
Protest tuition increases Friday 8 a.m.
Seize your opportunity to make a difference. Every year people sit around and complain about rising tuition costs, poor quality of education and crowded classrooms. Every year people sit around and do nothing about these frustrations. Don’t make this year the same as all those others. Today, Thursday March 20 at 3 pm students are… Continue reading Protest tuition increases Friday 8 a.m.
Pitching a tent is fun!
By Jim Bailey
What does the su do for you? In case you haven’t been paying attention for the last few months, there’s a very important tuition decision coming up. The University of Calgary’s Board of Governors will decide how much tuition to charge students next year and this decision will affect you, and future generations of students… Continue reading Pitching a tent is fun!