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SU changes tactics
2003-11-06
Students\' Union - With less than one month until the University of Calgary Board of Governors is expected to raise tuition, a visible shift can be seen in how the Students' Union is putting up a fight.
Unlike previous years, with protests, tent cities and other student-focused activities, the SU is opting to focus on the local community and government. SU President Jayna Gilchrist explains this represents a shift in the philosophy surrounding the tuition debate. Last year, the SU hosted a week-long tent city and initiated student protests.
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Nothing to show for it
Students' Union adrift and rudderless
2003-11-06
Editorial - Generation upon generation of University of Calgary graduates have lamented apathy at our fair institution. They have offered a myriad of reasons, from ours being a commuter campus to affluence among students.
Personally, I'm beginning to think it has a lot more to do with a lack of communication, organization and direction amongst our student leaders.
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At least somebody won something
2003-11-06
Football - The University of Calgary chalked up a converted touchdown of all-stars as seven Dinos were deemed exceptional in their respective sports.
Linebacker Agustin Barrenechea and the Medicine Hat High School product, defensive end Dan Federkeil, both had outstanding seasons. Barrenechea was a standout on all counts this season, registering 54 tackles, four sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery. In high school, Federkeil was known more for hitting on the ladies than hitting his opponents--no really he was. However, he made up for his past pimping ways with a strong showing this season, raking in 27 solo tackles, one sack and a blocked field goal for good measure.
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 Frosties, fries and live theatre
2003-11-06
Theatre - Cameras abound, stage techies scurry about, and Denise Clarke appears and disappears in directorial fury.
One Yellow Rabbit artistic director and Letters from Wendy's co-star Blake Brooker paces about with restless mischievousness, his shirt untucked, his hair ruffled and quirky smile on his face.
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