Has Thursden lost its mojo?
By Aneeka Sandhu, March 26 2019 —
The thought of a university having its very own nightclub is the most exciting thing for any first-year leaving home for the first time — well, at least it was for me. A … Read the rest
Opinions
Exorbitant textbook prices lead students to turn to piracy
By Kayle Van’t Klooster, March 26 2019 —
Here’s a truth that every student knows: Textbooks are expensive, sometimes prohibitively so.
Many students need to pick which textbooks they’ll cough up the cash for at the beginning of the semester … Read the rest
Only one faculty rep position needed on SLC regardless of faculty size
By Russell Glenn, March 22 2019 —
Even compared with the low bar set in recent years, turnout in the recent Students’ Union General Election was disappointing. Only 21.1 per cent of students cast ballots, not even reaching the approximate … Read the rest
Decline of BSD disappointing for campus culture
March 21 2019 —
Students excited for Bermuda Shorts Day 2019 were met with the news that this year’s official event will be hosted indoors.
Last Thursday, the Students’ Union announced that BSD will be held in MacHall AB (the concert hall) and … Read the rest
Letter to the editor: Backlash to social media posts ought to be delivered in a rightful manner
March 21 2019 —
RE: “What you say online rightfully has consequences”
While I appreciate the viewpoint the author presented in her Feb. 28 article regarding the consequences of one’s online behaviour, I believe she has failed to properly explore a vital part … Read the rest
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It’s about time pet cosmetic surgical procedures were banned
By Hurmut Humayun, March 21 2019 —
The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association has banned cosmetic procedures such as ear cropping, tail docking and declawing for cats and dogs — and it’s about time. These procedures have no legitimate medical basis … Read the rest
SU elections with clear, significant issues needed to make students feel voting worth it
March 15 2019 —
Another Students’ Union election is now in the books, with results announced last Thursday at The Den.
Perhaps the most surprising outcome from this election was its low voter turnout. Just over 21 per cent of undergraduate students at … Read the rest
You owe it to yourself to study abroad
By Tommy Osborne, March 14 2019 —
Over the past six months, I’ve studied abroad in Tokyo. Participating in the University of Calgary’s study abroad program has been one of the best decisions of my life, even though it was intimidating to move away from home … Read the rest
What it’s like to move in with your significant other
By Lady Marmalade, March 13 2019 —
Like some people in university, I’ve reached a point in life where it was time to move out of my sweet mother’s house and spread my wings in the real world. Luckily for … Read the rest
Do ISIS brides deserve re-entry into the countries they left?
By Aymen Sherwani, March 13 2019 —
Imagine being hired to work for a company that provides full health benefits but then leaving said company to work for its rival. You work there for a few years until the new … Read the rest