By Scott Strasser, March 8, 2016 —
Other than being elected for Students’ Union executive positions next year, what do Tristan Bray and Patrick Ma have in common? The answer is that this wasn’t the pair’s first time running an … Read the rest
Sean Willett, March 8, 2016 —
This year’s University of Calgary Students’ Union election is finally over — the posters have been pulled down, the class speeches have stopped and the threat of being cornered by a grinning weirdo while … Read the rest
One of the ways provincial governments shape Alberta is through public board appointments. The highest decision-making body for universities — the Board of Governors — is an example of one of these boards.
The president is the public face of … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer and Kate Jacobson, February 26 2016 —
The University of Calgary and its Students’ Union have agreed to extend their mediation over the MacHall dispute until March 21, 2016.
Both parties originally agreed to mediation on Dec. … Read the rest
Students’ Union elections mean poster-covered hallways and candidates begging for votes with in-class speeches. And while University of Calgary SU elections are generally well-run and boast comparatively high voter turnout, there are still ways to improve them.
The most visible … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, February 9, 2016 —
If there really are plenty of fish in the sea, then there must be something wrong with the water at the University of Calgary.
I’ve been told that university will be my best … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, February 9 2016 —
University of Calgary administration announced on Tuesday, Feb. 9 that every student’s last name will be legally changed to Taylor. Though the plan has been met with widespread criticism, administration claimed this is … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, February 2, 2016 —
If you’ve been going to the University of Calgary long enough, you’ve probably heard complaints about a lack of campus culture. U of C students don’t seem to share the same enthusiasm for … 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
A new year at the University of Calgary means a new year of scandals, unfinished construction projects and corporate shenanigans. This can feel overwhelming, but we at the Gauntlet are here to help. This article is a quick guide with … Read the rest
