On Jan. 5, the price of oil fell below $50 a barrel, less than half of where it stood in June 2014. This spells trouble for Alberta’s government, which relies on oil revenue to pay for the roads we drive … Read the rest
By Ashley Gray, January 8 2014 —
E-cigarettes might be a healthier alternative to a pack of smokes, but students at the University of Calgary won’t have a chance to use them.
The U of C banned e-cigarettes — also … Read the rest
A new multi-stall and gender-inclusive washroom was approved on campus last week. Gender-inclusive washrooms are bathrooms open to people who identify as any gender. They’re specifically designed to cater to the transgender and gender non-conforming communities.
Gender-segregated washrooms are the … Read the rest
RE: Environmental troubles can’t be solved with buzzwords
While it is true environmental issues are not to be solved by buzzwords, neither will they be solved by articles that have the same ambiguous prescriptions that the author himself laments against. … Read the rest
RE: Students say free speech trumped by political correctness
I am a graduate student at the U of C working on my second Master’s Degree, following an over 20-year professional career in the government relations field. I am the proud … Read the rest
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