By Kate Jacobson, January 29 2015 —
On Jan. 13, Students’ Union law representative George Huang was excused from Student Legislative Council (SLC) for the rest of this semester. The excusal motion is required for Huang to keep his position. … Read the rest
By Ashley Grey, January 29 2015 —
Alcohol and work should never mix. Yet last week’s city council meeting wasted time arguing whether councillors should be able to drink on the job.
The fact that this is even being discussed … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, January 29 2015 —
When the university doesn’t have enough money, students are often asked to pick up the cost.
Students are quick to criticize any attempt by administration to raise tuition or residence fees. We complain … Read the rest
This year, the federal government of Canada faces its first election since 2011. In Alberta, there’s been talk of a spring election. The Students’ Union elects new officials every year. If we don’t buy into democracy, we won’t have a … Read the rest
By Ashley Grey, January 22 2015 —
The University of Calgary bookstore’s textbook buyback is underrated. And this is coming from someone who just got 95 cents back for a barely-used copy of Romeo and Juliet.
Textbook buyback is a … Read the rest
By Andrew Kemle, January 22 2015 —
There are two sides to the provincial fight on Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) — those who believe GSAs infringe on parental rights and those who maintain that GSAs create a safe environment for LGBTQ … Read the rest
By Kate Jacobson, January 22 2015 —
Journalism can’t be objective, as newspaper articles are written by people influenced by their own experiences.
But we’re hampered by the idea that news stories consist of either hard facts or personal opinions, … Read the rest
Calgary is a nice place to live. There’s a burgeoning arts scene and the skyline is nicer than it used to be. Unemployment is low. We even have a fancy bridge to cross the river.
The problem isn’t what Calgary … Read the rest
By Emilie Medland-Marchën, January 15 2015 —
Smoke’s Poutinerie in MacHall was almost a frozen yogurt shop. While that’s still not the best choice for dinner, it’s much better than gravy-splattered fries.
The selection of food in MacHall is dismal. … Read the rest
By Alana Augart, January 15 2015 —
On Dec. 17, nine Wildrose Party MLAs crossed the floor of Alberta’s legislature and joined the ruling Progressive Conservatives. Among them was former Wildrose Party leader Danielle Smith.
Many Albertans are dismayed at … Read the rest