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
For those who don’t follow them closely, sports often seem arbitrary. While they may be interesting in passing, or even somewhat captivating if the local team starts making headlines, sports seem stuck in the world of entertainment, with little effect … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, November 5, 2015 —
The University of Calgary’s Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL) is well-equipped for students to study or work on assignments and papers. The entire library stays open until 11:00 p.m. each day, its upper … Read the rest
By Ahmad Nasser, November 5, 2015 —
Every year in February, hopeful Students’ Union candidates try to earn votes by interacting with students, making classroom speeches, attending forums and, of course, putting up posters.
Anyone who has been through an … Read the rest
On Oct. 21, the Students’ Union announced they were suing the University of Calgary for the ownership of MacHall. The building provides the SU with a sizable chunk of their $19-million budget, and is one of the reasons U of … Read the rest
