By Fabian Mayer, March 29 2016 —
In 2014, Ross Lockwood was finishing up his PhD in condensed matter physics at the University of Alberta. He was also living on fake Mars.
Lockwood was part of a six-member team taking … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, March 29 2016 —
For the second time in one week, the University of Calgary and its Students’ Union agreed to extend their mediation over MacHall’s ownership. The mediation period, which expired March 24, was extended until … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, March 29 2016 —
Despite running a $29.4-billion deficit, the Liberal government did not find the funds to expand financial assistance for indigenous post-secondary students. A two per cent cap on increases to the Post-Secondary Student Support … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, March 29 2016 —
After a rocky couple of years, the ombuds office has made numerous changes in an attempt to improve its services. The office provides students with impartial counsel, dealing mostly with academic issues.
The … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, March 29 2016 —
Despite running a $29.4-billion deficit, the Liberal government did not find the funds to expand financial assistance for indigenous post-secondary students. A two per cent cap on increases to the Post-Secondary Student Support … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer and Kate Jacobson, March 24 2016 —
For the second time this week, the University of Calgary and its Students’ Union have agreed to extend their mediation over MacHall’s ownership. The mediation period, which expired today, was … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, March 22 2016 —
Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government unveiled a $29.4-billion deficit, massive infrastructure spending and Indigenous health and education investments in the first budget since his government’s October election. The budget also includes numerous commitments for … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, March 22 2016 —
After a year of planning, the University of Calgary’s bike share program is set to begin renting bikes this week or early next. Once signed up for a $10 membership, students can rent … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, March 21 2016 —
Forgetful students fined for riding the train without their UPass may soon be able to get out of paying if the Students’ Union is successful in its push to change the bylaw regulating … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, March 15, 2016 —
Like Beanie Babies and topknots, public consultation is becoming a fad. From federal ministers touring the country in “pre-budget consultations” to the city’s round of “engagement opportunities” currently underway on possible upgrades to … Read the rest
