By Keean Bexte, October 6, 2015 —
The Students’ Union is a machine where dissent is viewed more like a wrench in the engine instead of oil. This is, for obvious reasons, a problem that threatens the accountability of our … Read the rest
The CBC has been a fixture in Canadian culture since its radio launch in 1936. The oldest public broadcasting network in Canada offers programming in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages across two television networks and five radio transmitters, along … Read the rest
By Babur Ilchi, September 29, 2015 —
Arts majors should take science courses. Science majors should take arts courses. The point of attending any post-secondary institution is to learn, and … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, September 29, 2015 —
I pride myself on being a thrifty university student. When I pay my tuition, I triple-check to make sure I’ve opted-out of any fees that aren’t mandatory. I don’t buy textbooks unless they’re … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, September 29, 2015 —
While we don’t use them much in Alberta, there are ways to generate electricity other than coal and gas. One of these is solar power, which has yet to reach anywhere near the … Read the rest
The Students’ Union recently went public with their two-and-a-half year dispute over the ownership of MacHall, effectively halting their closed-door negotiations with the university. The two organizations have been negotiating over who owns MacHall for the better part of the … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, September 24, 2015 —
I own a pet snake — a ball python, to be specific. A five foot-long reptilian predator that has evolved to kill mammalian prey. An animal that would strike fear into the hearts … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, September 24, 2015 —
Four weeks out from election day, polls are showing a three-way tie between the NDP, Liberals and Conservatives. But just because each party has around 30 per cent support doesn’t mean they all … Read the rest
By Ahmad Nasser, September 24, 2015 —
Praying five times a day sounds like a big commitment. But for Muslims, it’s a daily routine.
On campus, however, the multi-faith room on the third floor of MacHall is not equipped to … Read the rest
Leaders’ debates are meant to help the electorate decide which party to vote for. In theory, leaders offer differing visions for the country’s future and voters determine which one they like best. However, the debates are often dominated by rhetoric, … Read the rest
