Month: April 2008

By Raksha Vasudevan

The crumbling of America’s economic health has made major headlines north of the 49th–which is not surprising given that the United States is Canada’s largest trading ally. The effects of what the Bank of Montreal’s chief economist Dr. Sherry Cooper dubbed “the most pervasive financial crisis in a generation” has already made economic waves in… Continue reading The Albertan cost of the U.S. downturn

By Sarelle Azuelos

A University of Calgary professor will soon find a cure for a common but serious stomach virus thanks to his breakthrough medical research.Researcher Dr. Kenneth Ng has recently discovered the structure of an essential enzyme in the common Norwalk virus. “We focus on the proteins that are important for reproduction of the virus,” said Ng.… Continue reading Breakthrough made with Norwalk virus

By Daniel Pagan

The University of Calgary Students’ Union, TriMedia and other campus groups may have a bigger role in next year’s U of C 101. The Office of Student Experience is considering the SU’s proposals for changes to frosh week, such as the resurrection of the inter-faculty games, a clubs fair and an SU-guided tour of MacEwan… Continue reading U of C 101 set to change for next year

By Katy Anderson

The notorious anti-choice display put on by Campus Pro-Life every semester was asked to leave by the University of Calgary. Despite being served with a notice to vacate, the CPL Genocide Awareness Campaign was displayed on the lawn between Science A, Science B and MacEwan Hall Mon., Mar 31 and Tue., Apr. 1. The signs… Continue reading Group asked to vacate campus

By Sarelle Azuelos

When the massive genocide termed the Holocaust occured, it was followed by the promise of “never again.” That promise was never kept. The Glenbow Museum held an open forum accompanying the Darfur/Darfur exhibit to discuss the current genocide and international action–or lack thereof–Tue., Mar. 25. The four main speakers chose to focus on issues surrounding… Continue reading Discussing Darfur

By Katy Anderson

The Students’ Union is planning a protest at the University of Calgary Board of Governors meeting to express their disapproval of the university’s handling of the recent decision to not accept credit cards to pay tuition. “From the amount of student feedback we’ve received, we’re confident this is a major student concern,” said SU president… Continue reading SU plans rally

By Christian Louden

Solar-powered cars from all over the continent will again cruise across the finish line at the University of Calgary for the 2008 North American Solar Challenge this summer. With the race finishing in Calgary comes both a sense of having the home team advantage and pressure to perform well. Mechanical manager Leo Marrero explained there… Continue reading Race coming to Calgary

By Daniel Pagan

The University of Calgary and Students’ Union are coming to paint the town red with millions of dollars thanks to the Quality Money Initiative. The collaboration between the Students’ Union and university administration will see nine new projects, such as a campus bike initiative, a co-curricular transcript and an SU Wellness Centre being funded by… Continue reading If I had $1.4 million…