No, bikes lanes are impractical and a waste of money
By Derek Baker, October 9 2014 —
Calgary’s construction season saw the completion of a variety of projects, including new bike lanes.
In theory, bike lanes should remove cars from … Read the rest
By Kate Jacobson, October 13 2014 —
The University of Calgary will host a budget town hall tomorrow, Oct. 14, in MacHall A. Administration will be presenting the budget and trying to convince you that the proposed tuition hikes known … Read the rest
The University of Calgary recently proposed new market modifiers. These are tuition increases for faculties that have a perceived higher earning potential after graduation, like engineering and business. For the faculty of engineering, undergraduate students are looking at an added … Read the rest
By Kaleem Khan, October 2 2014 —
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among university-aged Canadians. As far as social issues go, it’s more widely discussed now than it was 10 years ago, but that hasn’t translated … Read the rest
By Jeremy Woo, October 2 2014 —
When you paid your student fees this year, they probably included a $10 donation to help struggling University of Calgary students.
The Student Peer Assistance Bursary Program is funded by a $10 donation … Read the rest
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