By Scott Strasser, May 10 2016 —
More than 1,200 Fort McMurray evacuees have found refuge at the University of Calgary after fleeing the city and surrounding areas due to escalating forest fires.
With the majority of students not living … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, May 6 2016 —
The University of Calgary has opened its doors to displaced residents of Fort McMurray fleeing the city and surrounding areas due to escalating forest fires.
As of 5:00 p.m. May 6, around 40 … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, January 12 2015 —
The University of Calgary Board of Governors approved residence fee increases ranging from 0.25–5.75 per cent at their December meeting. The decision comes as residential rent prices in Calgary continue to fall as … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, October 6 2015 –
Campus Security responded to reports of an organized group of residence students hunting rabbits on campus last week . Roughly two dozen students were gathered around a small campfire behind the Olympic Oval. … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, September 10 2015 —
Less than two weeks after moving into their room in Kananaskis Hall, first-year roommates Kelsey Cunningham and Lauren Potter have already entered a passive-aggressive battle of wills. Cunningham said it all started when … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, March 12 2015 —
On Friday, March 6, I received an email security alert from Residence Services. It said an unknown intruder had broken into the apartment of three female students and left behind dozens of pairs … Read the rest
By Melanie Bethune, February 12 2015 —
Dining options for students in residence have never been ideal. From the monotonous dining centre menu to the warm allure of Kraft Dinner, students without full kitchens are left with little room for … Read the rest
The view from second-floor residence isn’t fantastic. I can’t see over the first row of beige homes across the street. There’s no beautiful skyline or city lights. It isn’t great, but it’s fine. Would I pay $800 more a year … Read the rest
By Chris Adams, October 30 2014 —
Students’ Union faculty of arts representative Lexi Narowski successfully lobbied to ban offensive team names for University of Calgary intramural sports teams that she says perpetuate rape culture.
Names like Frigid Whore, Cunning … Read the rest
By Chris Adams, October 30 2014 —
Residence services will propose fee increases for all residence buildings at the tuition and fees consultation committee on Nov. 6 before going to the Board of Governors for final approval on Dec. 12.… Read the rest
