By Alexander Kim, February 26 2015 —
The University of Calgary has entered the two-week campaign period leading up the Students’ Union elections. A lot of promises are being made, many of them about open textbooks.
Open textbooks are available … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, February 26 2015 —
The Students’ Union operations and finance committee will meet on Thursday, Feb. 26 to discuss whether or not to allow debit and credit payment at Stör.
Stör currently has a cash-only policy. SU … Read the rest
By Chris Adams and Kate Jacobson, February 26 2015 —
Next year’s Students’ Union already has its leader. For the first time in decades, the University of Calgary’s SU president is acclaimed.
Having served as vice-president external and arts representative, … Read the rest
By Chris Adams, February 12 2015 —
Twenty-seven-year-old Kristina Waldmann had to postpone her studies at the University of Calgary after learning of a tumor three-times the size of her pineal gland deep in her brain.
Waldmann worked three jobs, … Read the rest
Students have been painting the rocks on campus for years. This group decided to paint a nuclear blast onto the stone outside MacKimmie. Judging by the peace signs and Joey Ramone’s hair on the left, our guess is they don’t … Read the rest
By Susan Anderson, February 12 2015 —
Prime Minister Stephen Harper anti-terrorism legislation to the House of Commons on Jan. 30. Bill C-51 would expand the powers of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), giving them the authority to detain … Read the rest
By Diltaj Atwal, February 12 2015 —
Researchers at the University of Calgary have identified an enzyme in lettuce that allows them to synthesize natural rubber from the leafy green.
Associate professor Dae-Kyun Ro and PhD student Yang Qu’s research … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, February 12 2015 —
According to a study involving University of Calgary professor James Dickinson, the influenza vaccine for 2014–15 hasn’t been very effective. In some cases, it has actually increased the chance of getting the flu.… Read the rest
By Alesia Sullivan, February 12 2015 —
University of Calgary administration may update the student appeals process after the Students’ Union said they were concerned that it is unclear.
SU vice-president academic Hana Kadri questioned the effectiveness of the current … Read the rest
By Manal Sheikh, February 12 2015 —
Students and staff looking for help with their tax returns can find it conveniently located on campus.
From March to April, the SU runs a free volunteer tax program during tax season. It’s … Read the rest