Understanding social issues is very important for students, and the University of Calgary’s Centre for Community-Engaged Learning, as well as the United Way, are holding a poverty simulation on Sept. 7 from 12–3 p.m. to broaden these understandings. The event is a part of CCEL’s Calgary Serves orientation that encourages U of C students to… Continue reading Poverty simulation gives new understanding
Month: September 2012
Multiculturalism explored
By Manal Sheikh
History 340: Multiculturalism, Immigration and Ethnicity, is the newest course in the University of Calgary’s department of history for this fall. The course concentrates on the history of multiculturalism in Canada and covers how Canada grew into a country of different beliefs, attitudes and backgrounds. The course “is an inquiry-based research course,” according to the… Continue reading Multiculturalism explored
A decision is finally reached
After months of consultation, debate and research, the University of Calgary has finally come to a decision to handle copyright dealings on their own and not sign Access Copyright and the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada’s model plan. The deadline to sign on to the agreement was September 1, 2012. There was uncertainty… Continue reading A decision is finally reached
Charitable consumption
Back to school equals back to school shopping, a time to replenish school supplies and buy new clothes. We like the idea of recreating ourselves through the clothes we wear, especially when there are ethical options to match our increasingly conscious values. Organic cotton, fair trade and charitable companies are making more of a presence… Continue reading Charitable consumption
Infidelity: it’s okay, sometimes
Infidelity is breaking the physical or emotional promise made to a significant other. If infidelity in a relationship or marriage is so taboo and unthinkable in most circles, why is it so common? And, more importantly, what does it mean? The idea of ‘cheating’ exists in every realm of life, and is something all university… Continue reading Infidelity: it’s okay, sometimes
Starve the global warming fever
Like humans, the planet earth is a living organism comprised of complex biological systems requiring homeostasis for its health and well-being. When balance is not maintained, disease follows, inducing painful and often fatal symptoms. Last week, one of the worst symptoms of global disease to date was reported by the National Snow and Ice Data… Continue reading Starve the global warming fever
The negative impact of acceptance
For most Calgarians, the September long weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, the last long weekend before the slow descent into winter. For Calgary’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and asexual citizens, this weekend marks something entirely different: Pride. Pride parades have been a huge part of LGBTA culture and the LGBTA rights movement. They… Continue reading The negative impact of acceptance
Editorial: Canadian youth jilted in politics
The youth vote has traditionally been one with a low turnout. In America, they are aware of this, and during the presidential election both the Republicans and the Democrats are devoting part of their campaign to connecting with young voters. Typically defined as those 18–21, the ‘youth vote’ can also be anyone under 25. The… Continue reading Editorial: Canadian youth jilted in politics