By Brittany Haines (with files from Fabian Mayer), July 30 2015 —
The Middle East is often on the evening news. A summer political science class (POLI 369) at the University of Calgary dissects the complexities of the conflict-riddled region. … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 30 2015 —
The Students’ Union wants to make it easier for students to see where their money goes. The organization plans to make its audited financials and supporting documents prepared for Students’ Legislative Council available … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 23 2015 —
The Students’ Union is opening its own food vendor in MacHall serving tacos and curly fries. It will replace Smoke’s Poutinerie, which has been closed since spring.
Though not finalized, the SU is … Read the rest
By Claudia Wong, July 23 2015 —
Researchers at the University of Calgary have fitted a rooster with 3D printed prosthetics. Foghorn the rooster was picked up last winter by Calgary Animal and Bylaw Services after losing his feet to … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 23 2015 —
Students hoping to get an appointment at MacHall’s optometrist will soon have shorter wait times as Campus Vision is expanding into the space currently occupied by the nickel copiers.
The copiers, where students … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 23 2015 —
The University of Calgary aims to divert 80 per cent of its waste from landfills by the year 2020 as part of their sustainability goals.
Recently hired recycling and solid waste coordinator Teresa … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 23 2015 —
Negotiations for a new MacHall lease agreement between the university and the Students’ Union are entering their third year. The agreement governs how space is used in the building and who is responsible … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 14 2015 —
Controversy now surrounds the Edmonton Reggae Festival after it was revealed last week that all three of its headlining artists have incorporated homophobic remarks or lyrics into past performances.
Artists Capleton and I … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 16 —
All tuition increases approved last year have been reversed. This includes both the inflation-tied 2.2 per cent increase for all courses and the three faculty-specific market modifier hikes for law, engineering and MBA programs.… Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 16 —
The youngest candidate running for office in Canada’s fall federal election is a 21-year- old University of Calgary student. Ala Buzreba is putting her international relations degree on hold to run as the Liberal … Read the rest
