Month: October 2002

Western Canadian Caucus

By Amie Campbell

The Western Canadian Caucus, an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students at the U of C, held its first session of fall 2002 on Fri., Sept. 27. The caucus began in the fall of 2000, bringing together University of Calgary faculty and students from the departments of History, Communications, English, Humanities and many others. The… Continue reading Western Canadian Caucus

SU by-elections next week

By Eric Fung

It will be business as usual when the Students’ Union runs its by-election from Oct. 9-11.“A great deal of preparation has been going into this election,” said Chief Returning Officer Shuvaloy Majumdar. “It’s been meeting after meeting after meeting.”Students in the Faculty of Communication and Culture will be electing one of four candidates as their… Continue reading SU by-elections next week

Differential tuition

By Barb Wright

It seems that it is only a matter of time before tuition differentiation will start at the University of Calgary.“It’s hitting Canada like a wave,” said Students’ Union Vice-President External Nick Vuckovic. “Administrations are looking at it, but students need to mobilize to stop this trend.”Students in Ontario universities–where differential tuition is in place–pay different… Continue reading Differential tuition

New A+ grading system still needs work

By Ina Sidhu

A month into the school year, even before an A+ course grade has been handed out, a number of issues with the new system have been identified.Students’ Union Vice-President Rosie Nagra believes a significant issue is the consistency of the A+ grade use throughout the University of Calgary. “It is very difficult to explain what… Continue reading New A+ grading system still needs work

New chancellor installed

By Вen Li

Leaders from the community gathered to install William J. Warren, Q.C. as the University of Calgary’s tenth Chancellor on Thu., Sept. 25. The Calgary lawyer became the ceremonial head of the university at the special convocation ceremony.“One of the most fundamental roles played by the chancellor is representing the public interest to the university, and… Continue reading New chancellor installed

Social democracy at work

By Kevin Rothbauer

Former federal New Democratic Party Leader Ed Broadbent spoke on campus last week about the responsibilities of governments and individuals.Broadbent, a seven-time Member of Parliament first elected in 1968, served as NDP leader from 1974-1989. After leaving the NDP, Broadbent helped found the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development, the purpose of which… Continue reading Social democracy at work

Manu Chao, Radio Bemba Sound System

By Sarah Rudolph

Manu Chao’s latest release Radio Bemba Sound System is a collection of 29 carnival-like songs ranging in style from ska to punk rock to reggae. Recorded live at the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris, the album features previously unreleased material and songs from Chao’s earlier records Proxima Estacion… Esperanza and Clandestino, as well… Continue reading Manu Chao, Radio Bemba Sound System

Haven, Between the Senses

By Peter Hemminger

I’ve been trying for 20 minutes to come up with a way to describe Haven without mentioning Jeff Buckley. Maybe it’s just because of my lack of musical touchstones, a lack of creativity, or just out-and-out laziness, but I can’t find one. Between the Senses contains all the hallmarks of Buckley’s sound: ethereal vocals, soaring… Continue reading Haven, Between the Senses

Glassjaw, Worship and Tribute

By Ben Ralston

This second release by the so-called-emo band Glassjaw is not so much a step forward, but it solidifies their established sound, a sound that could only be described as a grim connection between Incubus and At the Drive-In. Worship and Tribute seems loaded with introspective lyrics, touching on such contemporary issues as war, fashion and… Continue reading Glassjaw, Worship and Tribute