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
By Chase Little, February 12 2015 —
A group of students at the University of Calgary created their own online textbook marketplace that launched this semester.
MyUniTrade is a site where students can buy and sell their textbooks online. By … Read the rest
By Hayden McBennett, February 5 2015 —
Sex Week pitched its tent this week, and you’re all invited.
The Students’ Union hosts Sex Week every year to educate students about safe and pleasurable sexual conduct. This year, the SU joined … Read the rest
By Chase Little, February 5 2015 —
Students’ Union vice-president academic Hana Kadri wants to see the University of Calgary restructure the model for undergraduate research funding and applications, saying the current system is disjointed.
Kadri wants to centralize undergraduate … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, February 5 2015 —
“We’ve had people come in to bathe in the washrooms.”
Trespassing was the most common criminal offence at the University of Calgary in recent weeks, according to Campus Security (CS) director Brian Sembo.… Read the rest
By Alesia Sullivan, February 5 2015 —
The University of Calgary will host alternative events during April’s Bermuda Shorts Day to commemorate the lives of five university students who were killed at a house party in Brentwood after last year’s … Read the rest