By Kate Jacobson, March 5 2015 —
University of Calgary president Elizabeth Cannon is one of the highest paid university executives in Canada. Without benefits, her salary is over $450,000 every year. On the other hand, Alberta Premier Jim Prentice … Read the rest
The day campaigning for the Students’ Union election begins is overwhelming. You arrive on campus to find every inch of blank vertical space plastered with posters. There’s a disproportionate number of your fellow students walking around in themed costumes trying … Read the rest
By Chase Little, February 26 2015 —
University is difficult. Chasing a perfect GPA can be a crippling source of stress. If we add in non-academic struggles, life can be dark at times. And in times of need, many students … Read the rest
By David Song, February 26 2015 —
Students stay busy. There’s a constant stream of academic work and for most of us, the classroom is a major source of stress. It’s easy to see why voter turnout in the Students’ … Read the rest
By Ala Buzreba, February 26 2015 —
There are fewer posters than usual on campus this year. Part of this is due to less candidates. Incoming president Levi Nilson was acclaimed, and most executive positions have fewer candidates than usual.… Read the rest
By Caitlyn Madlener, February 26 2015 —
Politicians aren’t the most honest people. Whether it’s the Premier of Alberta trying to cover up an expense scandal, the mayor of Toronto smoking crack or a lowly student representative misusing student money, … Read the rest
These are strange times in Albertan politics. The low price of oil has driven the legislature mad with panic. Danielle Smith, the once strident leader of the Wildrose, led a coup against her own party. Long-time Liberal leader Raj Sherman … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, February 12 2015 —
This year, junior high schools across Calgary began to follow a teaching curriculum labelled “outcome based reporting.” This new style of grading marks students on a scale from one to four, ranking their … Read the rest
By Garrett Therrien, February 12 2015 —
Ever thought about telling your girlfriend that you don’t want to sleep with her anymore? It’s an awkward conversation at best.
But I’m here to tell you that it will improve your relationship. … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, February 12 2015 —
I went to see Loka the Komodo dragon the first weekend she was on display. Parking myself in front of the glass wall, I watched her for … Read the rest