Month: March 2001

By Christie Tucker

The University of Alberta’s Tory Lecture theatre was the scene of a dramatic takedown Wednesday afternoon as police wrestled an armed former student to the ground. Police reported that the suspect was returning to his vehicle with a shotgun in a case under his arm when two plainclothes officers tackled and restrained him. Former second-year… Continue reading Armed ex-U of A student roams campus

By Natalie Sit

Students’ Union President Toby White is upset with Premier Klein for two reasons. In the Feb. 26 leaders’ debate, Mr. Klein referred to White as a girl and read an excerpt from a letter written by White. The letter, addressed to Alberta Learning Minister Lyle Oberg and carbon-copied to Klein, thanked the Alberta government for… Continue reading Klein upsets Toby White

By Ruth Davenport

Although the Students’ Union presidential candidates look like eight intelligent and qualified individuals, some students are having a hard time choosing one over the others. "Why should I vote for any of you people?" demanded fifth-year student Adam Pye at the candidate’s forum on Wed., March 7. Pye went on to qualify each candidate in… Continue reading Candidates square off on education issues

By Natalie Sit

"I wasn’t that interested," commented a departing student. That sentiment summed up students’ reactions to Tuesday’s Students’ Union Vice-president Academic forum. Nic Porco and Bryndis Whitson commented on the lack of students at the Speaker’s Corner location, a change from last year’s arena of the columns in MacEwan Hall. The forum blasted off with the… Continue reading Full-contact forums for SU Election

By Rowena Sampang

A plebiscite question on the upcoming Students’ Union election ballot asks whether students support the implementation of a student-run Public Interest Group through an optional levy. PIRGs, already established in 18 universities across Canada, are non-profit organizations promoting student activism, research and social change. The goals of the U of C PIRG include a resource… Continue reading Promoting change

By James Keller

After years of operating behind the scenes, University of Calgary support staff are on the front lines supporting students’ fight for lower tuition. From March 1-2, Alberta Union of Public Employees Local 52 members were in MacEwan Student Centre collecting signatures for a petition supporting increased funding for the U of C. Local 52 Chair… Continue reading AUPE collects support

By Вen Li

Students seeking loans for their education will have a new organization to deal with. On March 1, administration of the Canada Student Loans program was turned over to Edulinx, a joint venture service bureau 51 per cent owned by CIBC and 49 per cent own-ed by USA Group. "The changes to the program were necessitated… Continue reading Edulinx is new student loan administrator

By Karla Holt

The unimaginable has happened–a western Canadian provincial government and the federal government have actually united for the good of students. Saskatchewan and the federal government have worked together to create Canada’s first unified federal-provincial student loan program. Instead of applying to the institution attended as well as the provincial and federal governments, a harmonized loan… Continue reading Harmony between Saskatchewan and Ottawa

By Nathan Dyck

Do you want to vote in the upcoming provincial election for a radical left-wing party? Amid a sea of weak-kneed, pseudo-leftist groups like the New Democrats is the Communist Party of Canada. Jason Devine, Communist candidate in Calgary East, is an ambitious 20-year-old socialist who ran for federal office in November, also in the riding… Continue reading Alberta’s lesser known politicians

By Nathan Dyck

Metro Demchynski claims that the tide is turning against Ralph Klein’s party, and says he is going to help make it happen. "We’ve got the Conservatives and Liberals running scared," said the 58-year-old retired school teacher. Demchynski is running as an independent in Calgary Fort riding, which temporarily puts on hold his plans for a… Continue reading Alberta’s lesser known politicians