By Emilie Medland-Marchen, November 13 2014 —
Imagine you’re seated at a table with your closest friends, enjoying Tuesday-night wings at a local bar. Everyone bursts into laughter at the end of a story about Saturday night’s off-campus adventure. As … Read the rest
The view from second-floor residence isn’t fantastic. I can’t see over the first row of beige homes across the street. There’s no beautiful skyline or city lights. It isn’t great, but it’s fine. Would I pay $800 more a year … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, November 6 2014 —
Every semester, anxious and stressed students are bogged down with heavily weighted exams.
Midterm season seems to either last for months or be over in one week. Some classes have multiple midterms, so … Read the rest
By Curtis Wolff, November 6 2014 —
Like most Canadians, I was stunned to hear of the allegations of sexual assault levelled against former CBC host Jian Ghomeshi. A skilled interviewer and seemingly ardent feminist, Ghomeshi and his radio show … Read the rest
By Kylee van der Poorten, November 6 2014 —
Secondary suites have been a big issue in municipal politics for years with councillors and pundits bitterly divided on the issue.
The debate can be sorted into two groups. There are … Read the rest
Recently, the University of Calgary’s Active Living office received complaints about a handful of intramural team names that purportedly contributed to rape culture. Names like “Frigid Whore,” “Cunning Stunts” and “Beats by Ray” were cited as examples of team names … Read the rest
By Andrew Kemle, October 30 2014 —
Debates about mandatory membership in the Students’ Union are more about how we ideologically feel about unions than the SU’s value at the University of Calgary.
SU membership is automatic. Every semester, $35 … Read the rest
By Kate Jacobson, October 30 2014 —
On Wednesday morning, news broke that a gunman shot a soldier standing guard at Canada’s National War Memorial before firing shots inside Parliament. I checked the news intermittently while studying for a midterm.… Read the rest
Pong was released in 1972. Since then, video games have become a big part of North American culture.
Spending an afternoon relaxing and playing games is as normal as watching a movie or reading a book. Owning a gaming console … Read the rest
Yes, because that’s the only option women have
By Emilie Medland-Marchen, October 23 2014 —
I’m all for men or women who want to dress up in a sexy costume this year. Adults can wear whatever they want. Your clothing … Read the rest
