Month: December 2009

SU midterm reviews: VP operations and finance Joey Brocke

By Noah Miller

If alcoholic beverages could morph into Students’ Union executives, than a double Jack ‘n’ coke would likely become Joey Brocke. Strong, concentrated and leagues different than the common rum counterpart, Brocke brings some serious can-do powerhouse to the vice-president operations and finance position. Even if it isn’t the most delicious project to down, governance review… Continue reading SU midterm reviews: VP operations and finance Joey Brocke

SU midterm reviews: VP external Kay She

By Brent Constantin

Kay She is the raspberry long island iced tea of the Students’ Union executive; summery, fun and occasionally seen in sororities. The vice-president external has the unfortunate situation of being in office during the provincial government’s erosion of the tuition fee cap and, despite her other initiatives, will be largely judged on her ability to… Continue reading SU midterm reviews: VP external Kay She

SU midterm reviews: VP academic Meg Martin

By Sarelle Azuelos

Megan Martin is a tall, sophisticated Martini, definitely a little more stirred than shaken. Students’ Union vice-president academic Martin, clearly the original and always a classic, has had a lot thrown her way these past few months. On top of trying to make sense of the academic appeals process and representing students in the upcoming… Continue reading SU midterm reviews: VP academic Meg Martin

SU midterm reviews: President Charlotte Kingston

By Katy Anderson

If the Students’ Union were comprised of alcoholic beverages, they would be lucky to have a sophisticated, vintage glass of wine at their helm. Like a good shiraz, president Charlotte Kingston is aged (experienced), strong and has a kick. Kingston’s greatest strength is her strong speaking skills. That, paired with her intimate knowledge of how… Continue reading SU midterm reviews: President Charlotte Kingston

U of C unveils STEALTH ski technology

By Kimberly Richards

A top-secret gadget developed at the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering has enhanced the training of the country’s best skiers in preparation for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The Sensor for the Training of Elite Athletes, or STEALTH, is a GPS/GLONASS-based system that helps alpine skiers perfect their technique and route or line… Continue reading U of C unveils STEALTH ski technology

Crowd control device called ‘disturbing’

By Emily Ask

The Vancouver Police Department purchased a Long Range Acoustic Device just in time for the 2010 Olympics. Many, including the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association, are concerned about police using the crowd control device as a weapon on protesters. The American Technology Corporation developed the LRAD in response to a request by the U.S. Navy… Continue reading Crowd control device called ‘disturbing’

Marginalized caught in a cycle

By Amy Badry

Provincial governments are looking at ways to increase enrollment for people in society’s margins. Rural, aboriginal and disabled students have a significantly lower percentage of high-school graduates attending post-secondary schools, according to Ontario’s Knowledge Economy Report. The report acknowledges the economic impact of post-secondary education and urges the Ontario government to consider increasing funding for… Continue reading Marginalized caught in a cycle