By Natalie Sit
A University of Calgary master’s student has won an award from Labatt Breweries for her work with marmots, an endangered species. Diane Casimir, who is pursuing a master’s in ecology, applied successfully to the Labatt People in Action Program. The program provides 16 weeks of minimum wage and, once in the program, Casimir’s supervisor nominated… Continue reading Student honoured by Labatt
By Samuel Liaw
Renovations at the Olympic Oval, which began in the summer, will be completed sometime in the fall. The renovations include a new front office and card access system, designed to create a more accessible reception area for students, athletes and the public. The fire alarm system will also be upgraded. This will keep up with… Continue reading Oval almost done
By Natalie Sit
The University of Calgary lost one of its own when Dr. Malcolm Jacobs, a professor in the French, Italian and Spanish department, passed away Aug. 28, 2003. Described by many as smart, devoted to his faith, intelligent and loving, he died due to complications from oral surgery. Jacobs was on sick leave for many years… Continue reading Professor passes away
By Mark Hopkins
For the past two Friday nights, I’ve been dragged to the Embassy. My protests of “I’m tired/I don’t want to/I have a sore throat/I hate the place” have gone completely unheeded. My buddy Dan just says: “I’m driving and you’re coming.” Within an hour, I find myself forking over five bucks for the privilege of… Continue reading A guy’s night out
By Trina Wushke
Have you ever scratched your head and wondered if anybody in Calgary is working on the issue of landmines? For all you who have, the answer is yes. Mines Action Canada, the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Canadian Red Cross run a program called Youth Mine Action Ambassador Program, and I am the Calgary… Continue reading International focus: landmines
By James Keller
It is rare these words will ever grace a page bearing my name: Thanks a lot, Premier Klein. Being a student, I am rarely appreciative of the provincial government. Our minimum wage is among the lowest in the country and our tuition among the highest. Energy deregulation has been a mess, and Klein’s views on… Continue reading Can’t buy my vote
By Tara Tiangha
Places to Stay- Top End For the university-bound student with money to burn, there’s no better way to do it than by renting a luxury furnished apartment. Classic Suites Rents fully furnished luxury apartments in various locations across the city. Complementary weekly towel and linen cleaning service. One bedroom apartment: $1,650/month. See www.classicsuites.ca. First Choice… Continue reading Top End
By Tara Tiangha
Places to Stay- Mid-Range Explore these options if you don’t have a 403 area code and aren’t desperate enough to live at school. Off Campus Shared 2–5 bedroom accommodations abound. A good number of these are advertised for $280–$450 per month. Utilities may be extra. If a lack of natural light doesn’t faze you, look… Continue reading Mid-Range
By Kyle Young
Aroma/Nose/Bouquet: The smell of the wine. Attack: A term to refer to the initial onset of flavours when the wine first hits the tongue. Balance: The harmony of acidity, tannin, flavour and alcohol. Corked: Wine that’s musty smelling, also means you get another bottle free, at least anywhere decent. Decanting/"Letting the Wine Breath": Allowing the… Continue reading Wine, so swanky
By Kyle Young
Red? White?It’s so simple. So what exactly are you supposed to describe when smelling wines? Here’s a very brief, and very basic guide to what you might expect from different kinds of wine. Reds Cabernet SauvignonThe most widely known and loved red grape, this one typically has black currants as the predominant aroma on the… Continue reading Wine, so swanky