Krafty is a candidate with a passion for student politics (“I love this stuff”) and a strong presence in the Residence complex. He is currently an Op-Fi commissioner in the SU and vice-president of events in the Residence Students Association. His experience as a student leader is one of his strong points, exemplified by his… Continue reading VP Events: Richard “Krafty” Bergen–Qualified
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SU Reviews: VP Events Richard "Krafty" Bergen
An ideal VP Events attends to the recreational lives of students on campus and the community. Arranging and promoting Bermuda Shorts Day, concerts, performances and other activities during the academic year is a large part of the portfolio. Other less event-related aspects include Safewalk and relations with residence students and other on-campus groups. Looking ahead… Continue reading SU Reviews: VP Events Richard "Krafty" Bergen
Krafty feels dirty after touching his computer
At 3 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, sleeping is what most of our diurnal population hopes to be doing. So, tossing and turning with no signs of sleep coming soon, it was at around this time that I found myself cruising the internet looking for something to do. While a lesser man may have cracked… Continue reading Krafty feels dirty after touching his computer
Letter: Krafty falls short
Editor, the Gauntlet,Re: “Krafty puts spin on houseboat trip,” Oct. 10, 2002. After reading Richard “Krafty” Bergen’s opinion article on the SU houseboat trip, I made a one-eighty on my views on the SU. The SU managed to accomplish a great deal. For example, the first night they established the issues which they thought the… Continue reading Letter: Krafty falls short
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
The insanity that is residence
My God, can’t that damn alarm clock shut up! What time is it? 9:47 a.m. Is it Monday today? Feels like Monday. Man my head hurts–I think I’ve got class in ten minutes. Hmm, I’m having some serious trouble opening my left eye–is this my room? I am still in Rez, right? Smells like Rez. Ugh,… Continue reading The insanity that is residence
VP Events – Alex Vyskocil
Vyskocil is easily the best candidate for VP Events. He is knowledgeable from his service in the events commission, enthusiastic about the job, has a good blend of visions for the SU, and has ideas to implement these visions. Vyskocil has been a key component of current VP Events Richard “Krafty” Bergen’s commission, at times… Continue reading VP Events – Alex Vyskocil
Shaving heads for a good cause
By Katie Hobday
Over 140 people lost their locks in support of cancer research Wed., Mar. 31. The event, organized by Providing a Voice, a University of Calgary student-run organization, raised over $75,000, just under their goal of $100,000, to donate to the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta. Last year 23 people shaved their heads in Scurfield… Continue reading Shaving heads for a good cause
There can be only one
By Katie Hobday
[ed: Originally posted 2004-02-10]The three-hour presidential forum was the most interesting election debate in quite some time. Six candidates fielded questions and responded to comments from an impressively large turnout of students. With current Vice-President Events Richard “Krafty” Bergen moderating, presidential hopefuls promoted themselves and their platforms in front of roughly 150 students, the largest… Continue reading There can be only one
Events commission candidates sing
The race for the events commission was on as four out of 11 candidates ran head to head, taking positions on a number of matters. Moderated by current Students’ Union Vice-President Events Richard “Krafty” Bergen, the forum on Thu., Feb. 5, didn’t generate an abundance of viewers.First to speak was Barski’s Cabinet candidate Gable Gross… Continue reading Events commission candidates sing