A gloriously busy September in Calgary continues with international tennis just around the corner. The Davis Cup tilt between Canada and international powerhouse Brazil takes place at the Corral from Sept. 19-21. The Brazilian side, led by world #14 Gustavo Kuerten, or "Guga" to his fans, are definitely the favourites heading in. But the Canadians… Continue reading String up your rackets, it’s Davis Cup time
Month: September 2003
All set at centre ice
Even though I’m a huge hockey fan I have to admit, starting the season this early is a real kick in the junk. There I was, still enjoying the near-tropical Calgary climate when, like a cheesy ’60s Batman episode, “Pow!” Realization set in that I had to start chalking the puck talk for another season.… Continue reading All set at centre ice
Preventing E-mail viruses
By Вen Li
Thousands of students returning to school would stress any campus infrastructure, including computer networks. This year however, students return at a time when operators of the campus network, and the Internet in general, are busy coping with several e-mail viruses and other electronic contagions. In August, when the campus was mostly unpopulated, the University of… Continue reading Preventing E-mail viruses
High hopes for inexperienced teams
As a new semester dawns, we become excited about all the new faces and people we expect to meet in our classes. But as an athlete the one thing you count on is the familiarity you have built with your teammates and the bond you share with them. After all, it’s the bond that brings… Continue reading High hopes for inexperienced teams
Hughes returns to the Oval after cycling hiatus
By Mike Hallman
Olympian Clara Hughes recently announced she will be leaving the sport of cycling to return to speed skating full-time. She is making this move to help actualize her goal of winning gold for Canada at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. Hughes excelled at cycling, winning twin bronze medals at the 1996 Olympic Summer Games. "I… Continue reading Hughes returns to the Oval after cycling hiatus
Exporting our doctors
Just when it seemed the debate on private vs. public health care had been shelved… The controversy was back on the agenda last week when it became known the Calgary Health Region put in a bid to offer consulting services for private British health clinics due to recent trouble in the British public health system.… Continue reading Exporting our doctors
Post-9/11 status quo
On Remembrance Day, we stop to remember the people who died in the great wars of the twentieth century. It is a day where we collectively take a moment to think about the past to further strengthen our peaceful ambitions for the future. Today’s anniversary will not be celebrated in the same manner. Instead, we… Continue reading Post-9/11 status quo
The semiotics of same-sex marriage
The most controversial issue in Canadian politics today is same-sex marriage. There is opposition and support coming from all sides, but only one thing is for certain: Every Canadian has an opinion on the subject. I believe institutionalizing same-sex marriage would be an extravagant measure to take in the name of equality. It is a… Continue reading The semiotics of same-sex marriage
Reviving compassion
It is unlikely many of you have heard of Kaluda Karmaker, less likely you have met him. His was a heart-warming story. Born in Bangladesh, he worked hard to receive an education, to make his way in the world, and after a bachelor’s degree in Dhaka and a master’s in Norway, he came to the… Continue reading Reviving compassion
Rez wireless network buggy
By Вen Li
Students living in Residence may have to put up with bugs in Reznet, the wireless computer network, for another week as technicians work to resolve problems. "We had and still have a few issues on the network," said Telecommunications Manager Wolfgang Neumann. "We decided to put the network up for last Monday [Sept. 1], but… Continue reading Rez wireless network buggy