By Melanie Woods, April 4 2017 —
The University of Calgary Students’ Union is currently hiring part- and full-time positions for the upcoming summer and academic year. These include roles like Social Media Coordinator, Volunteer Services Coordinator and Program and … Read the rest
By Saima Asad, April 4 2017 —
The March 28 Students’ Legislative Council meeting featured a 30-minute long discussion on a motion brought forward by the Policy Development and Review Committee to remove the $50 bonuses that faculty representatives are … Read the rest
By Jesse Stilwell, April 4 2017 —
Last week, the Students’ Union Policy Development and Review Committee brought the same policy to repeal faculty representatives’ monthly bonuses back to the Student Legislative Council from a March 7 discussion, despite receiving … Read the rest
The final keynote at a forum at the University of Calgary last week ended on a chilling note.
“Men cannot oppose pathological women because chivalry demands that they keep their most potent weapons sheathed […. ] sort out your sisters, … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, March 28 2017 —
What does “A” mean to you? When you see it, do you think of things like grades, exams and stress? I know I do. Why is it that an innocuous little symbol has … Read the rest
By Tina Shaygan, March 28 2017 —
Canadian universities are implementing programs and making progress on raising awareness about intimate partner violence. But there is still a lack of support and information on how to help those who leave abusive … Read the rest
By Jennifer Khil, March 28 2017 —
It’s not news that Alberta is facing a fentanyl crisis. As the death toll continues to rise, much-needed education and awareness programs are alarmingly overdue.
Fentanyl abuse is largely enabled by experimentation and … Read the rest
By Jesse Stilwell, March 28 2017 —
In an ideal world, Bermuda Shorts Day would end with a buffalo chicken tot-tine from the Den. The University of Calgary student population has been robbed of this perfect end-of-term celebration for too … Read the rest
The University of Calgary Students’ Union Campus Food Bank fell $30,000 short in 2016. After their Spring Food Drive last week, the food bank raised $2,300 in monetary donations and 107 food items.
According to the food bank coordinators, its … Read the rest
By Jesse Stilwell, March 21 2017 —
You may have noticed more grumpy and sleep-deprived people than usual in your lectures last week after daylight savings time on March 12. Luckily, a private member’s bill was tabled in the legislature … Read the rest
