By Jill Girgulis, February 2 2016 —
Frostbite, the University of Calgary’s winter-themed competition, wrapped up on Friday night after five days of contests from Jan. 25–29. Team ASHAttack, made up of students from the Arts and Science Honours Academy, … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, January 26 2016 —
With the Students’ Union’s annual Sex Week upon us, students are encouraged to have frank discussions about sex. However, it’s hard to know who to talk with about sex and who to avoid. … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, January 19 2016 —
Do the names Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot ring any bells?
Holmes and Poirot, arguably the world’s most famous detectives, are just two of the fictional sleuths students will encounter in English 399: … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, January 19 2016 —
Now that the new semester is underway, study spaces fill up at an alarming rate. Unless you want to sit on an uncomfortable wicker cube for eight hours, the TFDL is no use. … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, January 21, 2016 —
Universities strive to be welcoming environments for their students. While the rest of the world is sometimes hesitant to acknowledge sensitive topics like sexuality or mental health, universities are often more open. And … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, December 1 2015 —
It’s that time of year again — the snow is falling, your relatives are calling and, most importantly, Christmas carols are playing on every radio station. To combat the incessant holiday spirit, I … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, December 1 2015 —
‘Tis the season for giving — giving someone a piece of your mind, that is. But instead of airing your grievances with the Grinches in your life, try giving them subtle hints through … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, December 1, 2015 —
University sounds so simple. A student makes it through high school. Check. They get accepted into a university. Check. They decide to pursue a degree that suits their interests and abilities. Check. They … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, November 17 2015 —
There’s no putting it off. Pretty soon, the good people running D2L are going to come barging through your bedroom door if you don’t look at your midterm grades. You’ll need to swallow … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, November 3 2015 —
Days off from lectures and labs are a rare occurrence in university. We’re expected to be more resilient than high schoolers, who need Friday off at least twice a month in order to … Read the rest
