By Chris Tait
It has been 14 years since that dreadful day in December 1989, when Marc Lepine walked into L’Ecole Polytechnique and killed 14 women in Montreal. “What shocked everyone at the time, was that women were sorted out of the population and killed,” said University of Calgary Professor Hermina Joldersma. “This happened in mainstream Canadian society,… Continue reading Keeping the memory alive
Appeals exist at the University of Calgary to ensure fairness in university decisions. However, some critics have called the system unfair. “It is generally understood that with the same extenuating circumstance it is easier to win your appeal in the arts and science faculties, for instance, than in engineering,” explained Students’ Union Student Rights Advisor… Continue reading No standard appeal in faculties
By John Leung
When the new Dalhousie LRT station opens it will affect buses in and around the U of C at a critical time for students: exam time. After 13 years, the Northwest LRT is finally getting the extension many commuters have been waiting for. On Mon., Dec. 15, Dalhousie Station opens, becoming the new terminus of… Continue reading Transit changes during exam time
By Janine Moir
Ahhh…Christmas. The time of year when silk, chenille and satin all fall perfectly in place. Party dresses and stilettos, dress coats and jewellery. What more could a girl ask for? Maybe some help putting it all together. Fall and winter fashion can be some of the most difficult pieces to coordinate, and especially hard to… Continue reading Winter Fashion Guide
Feel the need to vent some anger and show the Board of Governors what you think about tuition increases? Well then, you may want to take part in Operation: Barricade. The event will block two intersections on or around campus for 15 minutes Fri., Dec. 5, the same day the tuition decision is made. The… Continue reading Blocking traffic to protest tuition
By Ben Hoffman
The University of Calgary Fac- ulty Association celebrated the university’s role in the community Tue., Dec. 2 by presenting its annual awards. TUCFA gives out two awards each year to recognize the relationship between the community and the university. The Recognition Award recognizes a community member, while the Community Service Award is awarded to a… Continue reading TUCFA doles out awards
By Natalie Sit
Three female University of Calgary students are warning fellow students to watch out for a scam many people are falling for. Thelma, last name withheld, was on a bus going downtown in late November when a man with a British accent approached her. He claimed he was stranded in Calgary because he missed his flight… Continue reading Students beware of phony British traveler
I’m a complete sap for Christmas. I think The Bay on 7th Avenue blaring “O Come All Ye Faithful” all day long is fantastic. Catching the C-Train on a brisk November night couldn’t have a more unique feeling were it not for what I just saw. Try as I might, I can’t pay my rent… Continue reading The season has arrived
The university protest mentality is a vestige of the 1960s. It was the culmination of a series of serious social changes that sought to change the power structure of the establishment and united much of a generation through common experience. But that was 40 years ago, and the continued commitment to a protest culture here… Continue reading Student protests no longer effective
By James Keller
I am writing in the week before the University of Calgary Board of Governors meets to decide what tuition will cost next September. What’s more, this piece will be published a day before the decision is made, sitting on the stands for over a month. Still, I’m going to make a prediction, deadlines be damned:… Continue reading A long list of losers