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
By Fabian Mayer, July 16 2015 —
Students will notice different food options on campus when they return to classes this fall. The University of Calgary is transitioning between food service providers after Aramark replaced Chartwells in the spring.
Aramark … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 9 2015 —
Edmonton Reggae Festival organizers are defending their headlining artists after it was revealed all three have incorporated homophobic remarks or lyrics into past performances.
Reggae artists Capleton and I Wayne both have songs … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 7 2015 —
All three acts set to headline the Edmonton Reggae Festival are known for incorporating homophobic remarks or lyrics into their performances. Queen Ifrica, Capleton and I Wayne have all made homophobic comments or … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, June 18 2015 —
Debate over tuition regulation intensified last week when the Wildrose criticized NDP plans to freeze tuition at current rates.
Alberta currently has an inflation-tied tuition cap on tuition increases. The NDP’s platform included … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, June 18 2015 —
The NDP government delivered its first speech from the throne on June 15. The speech laid out the government’s plans to eliminate political donations from unions and corporations, raise taxes and restore funding … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, June 18 2015 —
The Den won the Best Bar None award for the best campus bar in Calgary from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC). It also received a Best Bar None accreditation.
The Best … Read the rest
By Babur Ilchi, June 18 2015 —
The Haskayne Students’ Association (HSA) is developing a mobile application for business students at the University of Calgary.
HSA president Ryan Wallace thinks the app will help Haskayne students get more involved in … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, June 18 2015 —
Oil sands development must stop. That was the message of 100 Canadian and American academics who signed a letter sent to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and other members of Parliament last week.
Climatologists, … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, June 11 2015 —
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released its report on Canada’s residential school program last week. The report made 94 recommendations on how to improve the relationship between Canada’s aboriginal population and broader … Read the rest
