Month: September 2004

By Kyle Francis

If you’re holding this paper in your hands, odds are you’ve been inside the franchise fiasco that is the MacEwan Students center. Every day, people eat, study, meet up with friends and engage in a multitude of other activities in MSC without really appreciating the intricate political clockwork that manages the delicate human resources of… Continue reading Would you like privatization with that?

By Chris Beauchamp

Thanks to a donation of $18 million, the University of Calgary announced the launch of an innovative public health institute. The donation–the largest single contribution in the 38-year history of the U of C–was provided by Allan Markin, Chairman of Canadian Natural Resources Limited, and will fund six new research chairs at the institute. The… Continue reading Markin donates $18 million

By Falice Chin

Dr. Christian Bök loves to mix poetry with experimental sound effects and visual art. So much so, he once showcased his work by building an entire book of poetry with tiny Lego blocks. Known for his creativity and contribution in avant-garde experimental poetry, Dr. Bök will help students at the University of Calgary understand and… Continue reading Mad professor of poetry

By Chris Beauchamp

Following a survey released last month rating the University of Calgary’s tobacco reduction policy as the worst of 35 Canadian post-secondary institutions, the U of C Students’ Union is again under fire for their support of tobacco marketing. “Tobacco companies [on campuses] are spending as much on tobacco promotions and retailing as they are on… Continue reading Recruitment before profits

By Ivan Danielewicz

The University of Calgary is set to host the Canada West Men’s Soccer Finals November 6‑7 on their brand new soccer field. There’s just one problem–the field might not be ready. In order to accommodate the large number of teams playing, the university built a soccer field next to the power plant on the west… Continue reading Soccer pitch pattern baldness

By Ben Hoffman

The Students’ Union’s annual Shinerama events are in high gear, and it’s first few days have proved lucrative.Geared at raising money for Cystic Fibrosis, Shinerama is a series of events held at different colleges and universities nationally. The SU organizes the event at the University of Calgary.The event this year started with the traditional Bling-Bling,… Continue reading Shinerama a success so far

By Ben Hoffman

The Canadian government has awarded a noteworthy University of Calgary professor for his efforts and contributions to national defense. Dr. David Bercuson, head of the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies based out of the U of C, will be one of the first university professors to have ever received the Vimy Award, which is… Continue reading U of C professor wins Vimy Award

By Kyle Francis

University is a gateway into a new life for many fledging first years, but it can also be a violent shove into a world of new pressures. Finding your way to class is one thing, but having to worry about whether or not you have enough money to pay for your next meal is quite… Continue reading News Flash: students impoverished by tuition