Success is about more than good grades
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
Opinions
U of C needs more dating violence awareness
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
The fentanyl crisis is serious and we need to treat it as such
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
Opening the Den on BSD benefits students
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
Food bank needs more funding allocation from the SU
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
Daylight savings time hurts students’ health
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
The delicate art of giving oral sex
By Lady Marmalade, March 21 2017 —
As someone with a vagina, cunnilingus is very important to my sex life. In fact, like many people with vaginas, it is one of the few ways I can reach orgasm. Penetration just … Read the rest
Wording of M103 bill vital to its meaning
By Andrew Kemle, March 21 2017 —
Motion 103 (M103) has been a contentious topic among many Canadians. M103 is a private member’s motion condemning “Islamophobia and all forms of systemic racism and religious discrimination” while also seeking to establish … Read the rest
You may not agree with people, but sending death threats is never acceptable
By Derek Baker, March 21 2017 —
Someone just said something that I don’t agree with, so I am justified in sending them a message threatening their life, right?
Wrong.
It is important that individuals remain critical of opinions and … Read the rest
Decreased parking fees have potential to improve student engagement
By Scott Strasser, March 17 2017 —
Every year, at least one Students’ Union general election candidate runs a platform vowing to reduce parking costs at the University of Calgary. And every year when we interview this person for our … Read the rest