By Hayley Nguyen, September 20 2016 —
The University of Calgary is pretty active in flaunting its sustainability initiatives.
I was genuinely impressed by how comprehensive the U of C Office of Sustainability’s website looks. I did not know students … Read the rest
When looking for solutions to the cost of post-secondary education, one problem is largely ignored: application fees. What are scholarships, government grants or lower tuition good for if those students that need it most can’t even join the race?
Application … Read the rest
Last month, high hospital parking fees garnered national attention when a cancer patient in Winnipeg created a petition and sprayed foam in parking meters in protest. The act spurred a necessary debate across Canada about the accessibility of our health … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, October 18 2016 —
Fancy yourself the next Shakespeare, Atwood or even Bob Dylan? The University of Calgary’s student-run literary journal NōD is currently accepting student submissions for their 20th issue.
A Students’ Union sanctioned club, NōD … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, October 11 2016 —
For the past two years, the Calgary International Burlesque Festival has brought vaudeville and extravagance to the city’s stages. The festival will take place again this year from Oct. 14–16.
The festival features … Read the rest
Last October, the University of Calgary Students’ Union dropped a bombshell — and a lawsuit — when they sued the U of C for majority ownership of MacHall. The move was unprecedented for Canadian university student associations, and kicked off … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, October 11 2016 —
Winners never quit and quitters never win — that’s what they say, right? But in the context of higher education, is it fair to consider someone who changes their mind or moves on … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, Oct 11 2016 —
Irish comedian Dylan Moran will make an appearance at the University of Calgary on Oct. 30 for the North American leg of his long-running Off the Hook tour. Known for his sharp wit … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, October 4 2016
After four years of uncertainty, federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna announced in September that Parks Canada’s Rocky Mountain hot springs will not be privatized. This decision is a step in the right direction for … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, October 4 2016 —
This October, Calgary welcomes an extremely unique monthly artistic event. At Naked Girls Reading, female-identifying people take the stage to indulge audiences in readings of poetry, erotica, monologues and diary entries — naked.… Read the rest
