By Keean Bexte, December 1, 2015 —
Freedom of association isn’t about politics. It’s about the freedom to choose which organizations, activities and points of view you join and support.
Right now, however, students in Alberta are legally required to … Read the rest
RE: U of C president admits mishandling of Enbridge sponsorship
According to president Elizabeth Cannon, lessons were learned during the Enbridge scandal. Changes were made in terms of agreements with third parties. In other words, it was worth it. We … Read the rest
RE: Student petitions target university administration
As members of the University of Calgary, we would like to express our support of president Cannon and appreciation for her commitment to supporting students.
We can speak to her work in supporting diversity, … Read the rest
The University of Calgary Board of Governors has launched an independent review into the creation of the Centre for Corporate Sustainability. The stated purpose of the review is to “determine whether there was any breach of university policies or procedures … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, November 23, 2015 —
[row][col w=”6″]The University of Calgary Students’ Union loves to talk about mental health. Mental health strategies are brought up at almost every Students’ Legislative Council, and planning mental health initiatives is a big … Read the rest
Melanie Woods, November 23, 2015 —
I have chronic joint pain. When it started to affect my day-to-day life, I went to a doctor who diagnosed me with hyperextended joints. Now I wear knee braces when I exercise and have … Read the rest
It’s business as usual at the University of Calgary as administration reverts to damage control after yet another scandal. Administration’s heavy-handed involvement in the Enbridge Centre for Corporate Sustainability shows they care more about corporate donations than the student experience, … Read the rest
By Andrew Kemle, November 19, 2015 —
People can make careers solely out of criticizing political correctness. And to be fair, they often have a point.
Yale professor Erika Christakis recently argued in favour of allowing offensive Halloween costumes so … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, November 19, 2015 —
Like many people, I watched last Friday’s attacks in Paris unfold over social media. For several hours, my phone was constantly buzzing with notifications from the CBC, the New York Times and other … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, November 19, 2015 —
Wildrose Party members met last weekend for their annual general meeting. One of their adopted policies would make membership in Alberta’s student associations optional, as it is currently mandatory.
Dues are currently $32.50 … Read the rest
