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
By Scott Strasser, March 8, 2016 —
Other than being elected for Students’ Union executive positions next year, what do Tristan Bray and Patrick Ma have in common? The answer is that this wasn’t the pair’s first time running an … Read the rest
Sean Willett, March 8, 2016 —
This year’s University of Calgary Students’ Union election is finally over — the posters have been pulled down, the class speeches have stopped and the threat of being cornered by a grinning weirdo while … Read the rest
One of the ways provincial governments shape Alberta is through public board appointments. The highest decision-making body for universities — the Board of Governors — is an example of one of these boards.
The president is the public face of … Read the rest
Simran Kaler, March 1, 2016 —
The lack of women in science, technology, engineering and math subjects is an ongoing problem. Women are discouraged from pursuing STEM fields, facing problems like harassment, discrimination and wage gaps. And this problem is … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, March 1, 2016 —
Have you seen a lot of dudes’ faces plastering the walls of campus this past week? It’s not just you — significantly more men run for leadership positions in the Students’ Union than … Read the rest
By Gloria Elekwa, March 1, 2016 —
Many University of Calgary buildings were constructed over 50 years ago, and it’s starting to show. Stepping onto the U of C campus for the first time can be intimidating — the buildings … Read the rest
Students’ Union elections mean poster-covered hallways and candidates begging for votes with in-class speeches. And while University of Calgary SU elections are generally well-run and boast comparatively high voter turnout, there are still ways to improve them.
The most visible … Read the rest
