On May 9th, at the behest of our university’s leadership, police forcibly cleared a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus. They used tear gas and police batons, and a traumatic scene unfolded. Local news, first-person reports and the Students’ Union reported … Read the rest
The upcoming public hearing for rezoning on Apr. 22 represents a critical decision point for our City and Calgary City Council. We have the chance to answer the question “Who is Calgary for?”
The voices of young people and students … Read the rest
We, as University of Calgary students, have written an open letter to the Board of Governors asking them to vote no to the proposed tuition hikes. The letter was released on Monday, Dec. 4 and has gathered over 325 signatures … Read the rest
People are left without basic human needs. Hospitals, refugee camps, and neighbourhoods all flattened, leaving thousands among thousands dead. All in broad daylight, yet many people turn a blind eye.
When discussing the Israeli agenda and the voices of Jewish … Read the rest
On Oct.7, Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel’s southern border from Gaza, massacring over 1,400 people, leaving more than 4,500 wounded, and abducting upwards of 240 hostages.
One of the deadliest scenes unfolded at a music festival along the Israel-Gaza border. A … Read the rest
June marks the beginning of pride month, a time that commences the wave of rainbow-covered corporation logos, reposts of queer-owned businesses on social media, and of course, the pride parades. The dazzle, shimmer, and colourful scenery commemorates the deep culture … Read the rest
Your tuition is going up. Again.
For the fourth consecutive year, the university is planning to increase your tuition. After three consecutive increases well above inflation, students are now being asked to pay another 5.5 per cent. International students are … Read the rest
Tel-Aviv, Israel-born Shira Haas, who will play Sabra in Captain America: New World Order, has become one of Israel’s most celebrated actresses. While this is not the first time Marvel has cast a Jewish character, Sabra is the first obviously … Read the rest
In the most recent round of budget cuts at the University of Calgary, the administration decided to reduce caretaking shifts from four down to two.
This comes after three consecutive years of cuts to caretaking staff, including the abolishment of … Read the rest
When the university administration makes a commitment to students, the Students’ Union (SU) expects that promise to be fulfilled. The university has failed to honour promises made to students around allowing the Credit Granted (CG) option to be applicable to … Read the rest