By Hayden McBennett, December 4 2014 —
The term hook-up is tossed around lightly. Hook-ups are casual interactions that differ from dating. They usually involve acts of intimacy — anything from kissing to sex.
Where dating looks like a traditional … Read the rest
By Babur Ilchi, December 4 2014 —
Solidarity movements are important, but they’re often critiqued as a way for people to feel good about problems they can’t solve. Calgarians can’t change international politics by standing in front of city hall.… Read the rest
Curling. Eating hot sauce with every meal. Wearing cargo shorts. Getting regular manicures. If it makes you happy and doesn’t hurt others, go ahead.
This is a straightforward concept, but it’s hard for some people to grasp. If someone is … Read the rest
Yes, diploma exams prepare students for university
By Hayden McBennett, November 27 2014 —
Albertan high school students are probably happy to hear that the Alberta School Board Association supports the idea of diploma exams that are weighted at only … Read the rest
By Kate Jacobson, November 27 2014 —
Students have a difficult time being heard in Alberta’s legislative assembly.
Brian Mason, the former leader of Alberta’s New Democrat Party, offers the most consistent support to students of any Albertan politician. He … Read the rest
The University of Calgary Students’ Union loves buzzwords. Leadership, diversity, student engagement — you name it and an SU rep has probably used it on an election poster. But a particular buzzword has been used more frequently in the last … Read the rest
By Brittany Haines, November 20 2014 —
Student apathy on campus has a lot to do with a campus community that’s small at best and non-existent at it’s worst. Even with countless clubs, groups and events that give students the … Read the rest
No, it’s a waste of money
By Hayden McBennett, November 20 2014 —
A university degree once meant a stable, well-paying career. That’s no longer the case, but we still buy into the sacrosanct importance of higher education.
Since 2007, … Read the rest
Tuition increases are an unfortunate reality of post-secondary education. No one likes to hear they’ll have to pay more money to study on campus. That’s why we have a Students’ Union to organize our concerns and negotiate with administration and … Read the rest
By Babur Ilchi, November 13 2014 —
Unpaid internships seem unfair when you first look at them. Students are offering up their labour without receiving money in return.
But money isn’t the only way you can be paid for a … Read the rest