The University of Calgary Kickoff weekend was not the homecoming the Dinos women’s soccer team wanted as they drew their first match 1-1 with the University of Alberta Pandas on Saturday. They followed up with a 3-2 loss to the University of Saskatchewan Huskies at the West Varsity soccer pitch. Saturday’s game against the Pandas… Continue reading Women’s soccer squad still searching for first win
Month: September 2008
Fumbles, flags and follies, oh my!
The University of Calgary Dinos football squad kicked their Kickoff losing habit Saturday as they defeated the University of Alberta Golden Bears 17-11 in front of 3,108 fans at McMahon Stadium. The strong turnout witnessed an uneventful turnover- and penalty-filled game. Both teams combined for 14 turnovers and 206 yards in penalties. Despite the mistakes,… Continue reading Fumbles, flags and follies, oh my!
News for the unnewsed: Economy in crisis
By Asma Chaudry and Nenad Tomanic
American economic crisis Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. filed for the largest bankruptcy in history Monday. Lehman, the fourth largest U.S. investment bank, had assets of $639 billion at the end of May. The bank financed too many risky assets with little capital. Central banks are pumping billions of dollars to contain the crisis in Wall… Continue reading News for the unnewsed: Economy in crisis
Wireless access expands outside
On the hill by the prairie chicken, second-year engineering students Tyler Enns and Glenda Yee are surfing the net. “I just thought we were getting [Wi-Fi] from a building,” said Enns, who did not realize the increased wireless coverage is due to three new antennas installed over the summer on the U of C campus.… Continue reading Wireless access expands outside
Canadian stranded in Guantanamo Bay
Canadians expect their government to respect and protect their rights. A group of human rights lawyers are claiming that 21-year-old Omar Khadr, a Canadian in Guantanamo Bay, has been denied this luxury. On Monday, Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada member Gail Davidson came to campus as part of the Consortium for Peace Studies at the University… Continue reading Canadian stranded in Guantanamo Bay
Former Calgarian helps kids in Nicaragua
The imprisoned children of Bluefields, Nicaragua can sleep more comfortably thanks to the humanitarian efforts of former Calgarian Bruce Callow. After raising $2,500 at a July benefit concert in Calgary and nearly $12,500 through the Caribbean Coast Prison Appeal of Nicaragua campaign, Callow said there is enough money to construct two separate jail cells to… Continue reading Former Calgarian helps kids in Nicaragua
Bob Page rules the environmental world
By Daniel Pagan
Canada’s most influencial environmental advisors are getting a new boss. University of Calgary professor Bob Page was appointed chair of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy. Page has 25 years of experience as the U fo C TransAlta Corporation Professor of Environmental Management and Sustainability. He worked as vice-president of sustainable… Continue reading Bob Page rules the environmental world
Campuses thirsty for water across Canada
By Josh Friesen
Public water fountains on campuses across the country are taking a hit, according to a recent Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives survey. CCPA’s goal was to determine the extent of commercial and corporate presence on campuses. Of the survey’s respondents, 33 per cent reported a declining number of water fountains available on campus while 43… Continue reading Campuses thirsty for water across Canada
Event helps homeless in Calgary get ID and shelter
Imagine for a moment that you are surviving without a home. You have no personal identification card and in turn, you can’t deposit money into a personal bank account. Help is coming. The Calgary Homeless Foundation will host Project Homeless Connect for disadvantaged people Sept. 20. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.… Continue reading Event helps homeless in Calgary get ID and shelter
Campus food bank use falling
Food-insecure students trying to make the choice between paying their rent and buying their dinner can still turn to the Campus Food Bank for emergency support. Located in MacEwan Student Centre since 2004, the food bank allows University of Calgary students and staff in need to pick up a food hamper once every 30 days… Continue reading Campus food bank use falling