During an evening of glitz and glitterati, Calgary’s best and brightest were honoured on Wed, May 23, at the 2000 Calgary awards. Among them were a University of Calgary kinesiology professor and the U of C Environmental Management Committee. "This is really quite an achievement," said Linnea Turnquist, spokesperson for the City of Calgary. "This… Continue reading "It’s just awesome!"
Month: May 2001
News in medicine
By Ryan Laverty
A University of Calgary cardiac researcher recently completed a study indicating a commonly prescribed heart failure medication may not benefit African American patients as much as it does Caucasians. With help from colleagues across North America, Dr. Derek Exner pooled and analyzed data from two groups of subjects in trials from earlier heart medication studies,… Continue reading News in medicine
AUPE, loud and clear: No!
By Allie Smyth
In the highest voter turnout ever achieved, members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Local 52 overwhelmingly rejected the final offer proposed by the University of Calgary, with 85 per cent of members voting no. The proposed deal included a 3.5 per cent salary increase with an additional 0.5 per cent rolled over into… Continue reading AUPE, loud and clear: No!
Surtsey secession spawns Survivor sequel
The tiny North Atlantic island of Surtsey has once again put itself on the map this week. On Tuesday, His Majesty King Thor Heyerdahl of Surtsey proclaimed the island’s independence from Iceland. "Surtsey has been under the oppressive thumb of the Althingi [Icelandic Parliament] far too long," reads the declaration of independence. The document also… Continue reading Surtsey secession spawns Survivor sequel
Whistle when you’re low
When people ask why I moved to Alberta from Ontario I’m never quite sure. After four years of searching, I think I have the answer.Fearless Calgary-Fort MLA Wayne Cao, in a press release oozing warm ‘n’ fuzzies, recently announced his Private Member’s Resolution to create and legislate the Official Alberta Song in honour of Alberta’s… Continue reading Whistle when you’re low
Ikea and umlauts to dominate campus
On Aug. 26, 2000, the Den perman ently closed its doors to the students and staff of the University of Calgary, or so we thought. Sometime this summer a new "Den" will reopen in MacEwan Hall upon the ashes of the old Den and what was once the Black Lounge.So continues the misguided naming experiments… Continue reading Ikea and umlauts to dominate campus
Calgary Transit misses the boat
Recently we’ve all been forced to contemplate more than just our navels. We’ve been forced to evaluate mass transit as a service, as a system and as an ideology.Calgary Tran-sit’s newly implemented "Weekday Rider, Weekend Driver" program assumes that the vast majority of C-Train riders are rich folk and everyone taking the bus day in… Continue reading Calgary Transit misses the boat
Russian roulette and genocidal clergy?
Sometimes, when I forget just how messed up people are, I hop on the Internet to look at the news. This is both an enlightening and incredibly depressing endeavour as I gaze in amazement at headline after headline and slouch in my chair feeling a mixture of shame and guilty curiosity. It is strange to… Continue reading Russian roulette and genocidal clergy?
Greenspace gladiators
By Ryan Laverty
The world of professional sports revolves around competitor versus competitor. The winner is the one who is bigger, stronger, faster or more talented. Arenas are often filled with large salaries and even larger egos. And victory occurs by dominating the challenger. But there is one professional sport that does not pit competitor versus competitor but… Continue reading Greenspace gladiators
Hanging around
So, mister, the summer started with excellent weather and you still haven’t been outside. No, the walk from the door to your sport utility vehicle doesn’t count. If you’re pondering a new sport to try, rock climbing is the way to go. Because of our proximity to the Rockies, climbing is one of the best… Continue reading Hanging around