Month: January 2008

By Christian Louden

Water scarcity is quickly becoming one of the top issues in the Calgary region. As growth in and around Calgary continues to sprawl across the region over the coming decades, so too will problems with greenhouse gas emissions, the dwindling of water sources and social isolation. “We often neglect to look at the environmental and… Continue reading A thirst for urban growth

By Sarelle Azuelos

Another step has been taken in the eventual completion of the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy. Dr. David Layzell of Queens University in Kingston, Ontario has been hired by the University of Calgary to become ISEEE’s new executive director. ISEEE will be a combination of research, teaching and communication with industry and government… Continue reading ISEEE names new boss

By Katy Anderson

In a sexy presentation including TV screens, burgers and the Premier, a not-so-sexy announcement was made. The government announced $97.1 million to complete a digital library–that broke ground Mar. 31 2006–and to do maintenance. The timely announcement included $37.5 million for the university to complete its digital library and just under $60 million for repairs… Continue reading Uni receives $97.1 million from province

By Joshua Goard-Baker

In an era of economic boom, the University of Calgary is finding itself in a dire situation. No, the university is not going to close its doors, but major repairs and renovations are needed on residence buildings­–and five may be too far gone. The residence buildings are only a small portion of the estimated $360… Continue reading Rez buildings raise maintenance queries

By Danielle Roberts

Pirates, sword fights, maidens in distress and singing? The Pirates of the Penzance, an operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan, is making its way to the University of Calgary this week thanks to the work of director Colleen Whidden, music students and members of the community. The Pirates of Penzance premiered for the first time in… Continue reading Avast! There be pirates!

By Bebop Carruthers Coltrane

Dear Da Shredder, Re: Union Issues, As you are without a doubtedly aware, morale on da ground dese days has gone to a shitter. Never before has so much of da troops wanted to not do da stuff you say and I personally find dis to be an issue, I dunno if you’se agrees. You… Continue reading Snork, let’s get ’em boss!

By Ændrew Rininsland

Early this week, British Columbia Marijuana Party leader, Cannabis Culture magazine editor and pot seed salesman Marc Emery accepted a plea bargain with American authorities to serve five years, mostly in Canadian jail, with no hope of early release. Marc Emery will serve a longer sentence than many violent crime offenders, but the alternative would… Continue reading Of seeds and sovereignty