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
By Sean Willett, February 23, 2016 —
A deadly disease is killing off salamanders across Europe as scientists scramble to halt the spread of this highly contagious fungus. While this disease has yet to reach Canada, our government should take … Read the rest
By Alíce Fischer, February 23, 2016 —
Last year, the University of Calgary announced new funding and expanded opportunities to encourage international study, research and training. These opportunities include the 50th Anniversary International Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships, which are granted … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, February 23, 2016 —
Nothing can derail a lecture faster than a student who asks bad questions in class. Most of us have our own stories about moments where someone in our lecture raises their hand to … Read the rest
Calgary’s economy isn’t doing too hot right now. As the price of oil continues to fall, our city’s unemployment rate has risen to the highest it’s been since 1996. And there’s little reason to believe this will change anytime soon. … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, February 9, 2016 —
It’s easy for women to feel self-conscious about their bodies. Almost every piece of advertising targeting women focuses on our looks — what we should or shouldn’t do to meet the latest beauty … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, February 9, 2016 —
If there really are plenty of fish in the sea, then there must be something wrong with the water at the University of Calgary.
I’ve been told that university will be my best … Read the rest
LGBTQ issues are in the spotlight at the University of Calgary and across the province. Workshops like “Trans 101” and “Asexuality 101” ran this week as part of an annual campus Sex Week, while Albertan high schools are currently working … Read the rest
