It’s that time of year again. Posters are plastering the walls, self-important student politicians are interrupting you on your way to class … Read the rest
March 5 2019 —
If you’re reading this, we don’t need to tell you that it’s important to vote in this week’s Students’ Union general election. By clicking on this link, you’ve demonstrated that (1) you already care enough to read the campus … Read the rest
It’s that time of year again. Posters are plastering the walls, self-important student politicians are interrupting you on your way to class and there’s a guy standing in the front of your economics lecture dressed like Woody from Toy Story. … Read the rest
March 1 2019 —
Unless you lived under a rock this February, you’ll know that a pro-Trans Mountain pipeline convoy called ‘United We Roll’ made its way from Red Deer all the way to Parliament Hill. The convoy enjoyed over … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, February 15 2019 —
A worrying trend is emerging towards politicians advocating for a tiered minimum wage system — specifically, a minimum wage that is lower for workers who serve liquor. Last year, Stephen Mandel of the … Read the rest
February 15, 2019 —
The City of Calgary recently surveyed residents on whether or not liquor should be allowed in public parks. A positive response would see a pilot project begin this summer to allow park users to consume liquor at picnic sites … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, February 14 2019 —
Canadian varsity football players are making their mark on the professional sporting landscape. This year, U Sports athletes were included in the National Football League Player’s Association (NFLPA) Collegiate Bowl in Pasadena, California … Read the rest
February 8, 2019 —
For the first time since 2014, students will be asked a referendum question when they vote in this year’s Students’ Union general election. The referendum asks whether to double the fee for Volunteer Services — but doubling it doesn’t … Read the rest
January 28 2019 —
There are only a handful of events each year at the University of Calgary that can genuinely be said to unite the student body. One of these is the Crowchild Classic hockey game, which pits the men’s and women’s … Read the rest
January 24, 2019 —
Ontario’s post-secondary landscape was turned on its head on Jan. 17 when Premier Doug Ford’s government announced sweeping changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), as well as to tuition and fees. As Alberta prepares … Read the rest
