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Volume 50, Issue 31 March 4, 2010 ![[image]](/imgcache/150_images_covers_20100304.jpg)
Previous Issues News • Motion on increased bike speed rejected by city • Students see decrease in scholarships, increase in loan accessibility • Budget cuts at the university hit Social Sciences • Students to march on legislature • TNT found on campus • Students' posters defaced on campaign (2 replies) Entertainment • Spun: Frank Zappa • Spun: Four Tet • Spun: Eluvium • Gauntlet Oscar picks: always right • Local filmmakers get their shot at $100 Film Festival • Young artists and designers come out for PARKshow • Get a B.A. in beatmatching at Voxbox Opinions • Editorial: Poster vandals crossed the line • Ruminations on SU election endorsements • The ups and downs of Steak and Blowjob Day • Entitlement run amok in citizenship guide • A patriotic awakening • With glowing hearts...extinguished • Canada blinded by golden aspirations (2 replies) Sports • Battle of Alberta men's hockey playoff match-up • Men's volleyball heads north for conference finals • Dinos look for strong individual performances at CIS championships • Men's b-ball travel to UBC for CanWest final four • WrestleMania MMX Academic Probation • Election SWAT 2010: The Return |
Content by Ashad Mukadam
StoriesSpring and Summer U-Pass may be coming to the U of C2010-02-25 - U-Pass - University of Calgary students taking courses in the Spring and Summer might soon be able to take the bus or C-Train as easily as the rest of the year. The U of C, the Students' Union and Calgary Transit are currently negotiating the expansion of the U-Pass program to include Spring and Summer semesters once the current contract expires this August. After the deal is concluded, a student referendum will be held for final approval for expanding the program in the winter of 2011. If approved, the Spring/Summer U-Pass could be implemented by Spring 2011. More... Paying back student loans harder thanks to fewer jobs 2009-04-02 - Financial - Government student loans are one of the few programs not being cut because of the economic recession. However, students graduating with student loans may face a tough time with repayment. With fewer summer jobs posted this year and many employers in Calgary cutting back on staff and other expenses, more students will be required to resort to student loans to help pay for their tuition and fees next year. More... Injury clinic gets runners back on their feet 2009-01-22 - Research - Runners will never have to miss another season again thanks to a new injury clinic that opened on campus to treat knee injuries. The clinic is open to the general public and no referral from a physician is necessary, however, the injury must have happened within the past month. "This is an innovation in health care delivery," said head supervisor Dr. Nick Mohtadi, an orthopaedic surgeon. "[This clinic] manages and delivers higher standards of care at no cost to the patient." More...  Vision care sighted in near futureCoverage would allow students to visit any optometrist in the city 2008-11-06 - Health - University of Calgary undergraduate students could have vision care included as part of their health plan, as soon as January 2009. Otherwise, it could be added in time for the 2009-10 school year. Students' Union vice president operations and finance Alex Judd and her commissioner Bryan Campbell are looking into options available to add vision coverage to the current Undergraduate Student Health and Dental Plan. The option chosen will be provided by Gallivan, the current provider of health and dental, and covered by Great West Life Assurance Company. There would be no increase in fees and students will be able to go to the optometrist of their choice. More... |
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