By Derek Baker, October 2 2014 —
Now that September has come to an end, classes are in full swing.
We’re now in the regular rhythm of lectures, a sequence of cramming students into the theatre, feverishly taking notes and … Read the rest
September 25, 2014 —
This June, July and August were the hottest months on record, and 2014 is set to become the hottest year in recorded history. The United Nations Sept. 23 climate summit in New York couldn’t have come … Read the rest
Yes, it’s an important campus resource for a number of reasons
By Emilie Medland, September 25 2014 —
Tuition and fees are constantly the topic of conversation on campus. The UPass is a cost that’s hidden in plain sight — … Read the rest
By Leah Schmidt, September 25 2014 —
Interdisciplinary programs are unique. They combine multiple disciplines to create a distinct academic viewpoint and prevent students from taking multiple classes with the same academic perspectives.
This rhetoric is backed by administrative goals. … Read the rest
In Calgary, tenant rights are a taboo topic. At 1.4 per cent, Calgary has one of the lowest vacancy rates in Canada. Despite this fact, city council defeated a motion last week to change the city’s zoning restrictions and lessen … Read the rest
By Kate Jacobson, September 18 2014 —
An article about how the queen hates selfies popped up on my Twitter feed last week. Granted, this is my fault for following the Daily Mail on Twitter.
The queen admitted “how strange” … Read the rest
By Riley Hill, September 18 2014 —
Forget what your boring stupid grumpy “friends” think. Clubs Week is great. So throw this newspaper to the ground, march down to MacHall and find yourself a new hobby.
Unless you frequently hang … Read the rest
By Susan Anderson, September 18 2014 —
The Wildrose Party has promised to forgive 50 per cent of student debt for graduates employed in high-demand fields in Alberta after graduating. While it’s nice to see a party working on post-secondary … Read the rest
University is where we teach students to confront difficult issues. It’s a space for dialogue, experimentation and public discussions. Lately, administrative paternalism at the University of Calgary has eliminated those values. Our lofty ideals get put on the shelf and … Read the rest
By Ashley Gray, September 11 2014 —
Last week’s iCloud hackings scared me. Like many people, I own an iPhone that’s connected to Apple’s iCloud, a virtual cloud where electronics can access data or transfer information.
On Sunday, August 31, … Read the rest