By Claudia Wong, January 22 2014 —
Ever feel like you need an outlet for your inner singer-songwriter? The Gig Club is your answer.
The 150-member-strong Gig Club started seven years ago under the name Busking for Smiles. The club … Read the rest
By Melanie Bethune, January 22 2015 —
MacHall construction:
Early plans show that MacHall will be demolished and replaced with a very large hole that leads to nowhere. The very large hole’s bottom is unknown, and its edges are sloped … Read the rest
By Ashley Grey, January 22 2015 —
The University of Calgary bookstore’s textbook buyback is underrated. And this is coming from someone who just got 95 cents back for a barely-used copy of Romeo and Juliet.
Textbook buyback is a … Read the rest
By Chris Adams, January 15 2015 —
Intramural sports organizers at the University of Saskatchewan are following the University of Calgary’s lead by considering a ban on offensive intramural team names.
U of C’s Active Living office banned offensive names … Read the rest
By Emilie Medland-Marchën, January 15 2015 —
Smoke’s Poutinerie in MacHall was almost a frozen yogurt shop. While that’s still not the best choice for dinner, it’s much better than gravy-splattered fries.
The selection of food in MacHall is dismal. … Read the rest
By Melanie Bethune, January 15 2015 —
1. Sleep better: Make sure that your alarm clock is set to the softest and most calming sounds to ease you out of your dreams. We recommend either the noise of two very … Read the rest
By Ashley Gray, January 8 2014 —
E-cigarettes might be a healthier alternative to a pack of smokes, but students at the University of Calgary won’t have a chance to use them.
The U of C banned e-cigarettes — also … Read the rest
By Chris Adams, November 27 2014 —
University of Calgary administration approved a Students’ Union proposal to build a multi-stall gender-inclusive washroom on campus Friday, Nov. 28.
The gender-inclusive washroom — bathrooms not specifically for men or women — will … Read the rest
A new multi-stall and gender-inclusive washroom was approved on campus last week. Gender-inclusive washrooms are bathrooms open to people who identify as any gender. They’re specifically designed to cater to the transgender and gender non-conforming communities.
Gender-segregated washrooms are the … Read the rest
By Chris Adams, December 4, 2014 —
Students at the University of Calgary have responded to Active Living’s decision to ban offensive team names for intramural sports teams, set to take effect next semester. Opponents of the ban call it … Read the rest
