By Derek Baker, March 29, 2016 —
The annual Canadian tradition of Roll Up The Rim concluded on March 18. With the end of the incentivized caffeination spree, many people may be disillusioned by their lack of wins. However, it … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, March 29, 2016 —
Being a woman sucks. There’s the whole making 78 cents for every dollar a man makes. There’s the social pressure to plaster coloured chemicals all over your face. And, of course, there’s also … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, March 29, 2016 —
You’ve almost made it to April 13, the last day of classes for the 2015–16 school year.
So what are you going to do to celebrate the occasion? If you’re a University of … Read the rest
When people outside of Alberta think about arts and culture in Canada, Calgary usually isn’t the first city that comes to mind. We’re often seen as lesser than other Canadian artistic hotbeds like Vancouver and Montreal, while our local identity … Read the rest
By Kent Wong, March 22, 2016 —
Chitter is a university-focused social networking app built on ideas used by platforms like Reddit, Twitter and U of C Confessions. But these online communities take more from the user than they offer … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, March 22, 2016 —
Glasses are a necessity for many University of Calgary students, with prescription lenses partially covered by the student health plan. Yet this coverage means little if students buy overpriced eyewear from the optometrist … Read the rest
Dress codes aren’t necessarily bad. While they’re rarely the most fun rules to follow, they can be used to set firm guidelines on what is and isn’t appropriate to wear in a shared space. But, like any other fair-weather rule, … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, March 15, 2016 —
Like Beanie Babies and topknots, public consultation is becoming a fad. From federal ministers touring the country in “pre-budget consultations” to the city’s round of “engagement opportunities” currently underway on possible upgrades to … Read the rest
By Keean Bexte, March 15, 2016 —
In this year’s Students’ Union election, 24.8 percent of students took time out of their day to go online and vote. This showing would be embarrassing for any municipal government, and it might … Read the rest
Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci announced on Feb. 24 that the province will likely face a $10.5-billion deficit as a result of the declining oil industry and subsequent loss of royalties. With the 2016–17 budget announcement expected in early April, … Read the rest
