Month: November 2004

By Kirsten Morrell

The Alberta Liberals also have an extensive slate of ideas in place this election. They state that, first and foremost, they will work towards transparency and accountability in government. They have an ambitious plan to allot 35 per cent of all budget surpluses–uncapped–to a post-secondary education endowment fund. Also on their extensive to-do list is… Continue reading Alberta Liberal Party

By Kirsten Morrell

The NDP have a focused agenda of five priority issues in Alberta: health care, education, safer neighbourhoods and healthy communities, making life more affordable for families and a greener Alberta. Their post-secondary plan is for an immediate 10 per cent reduction in tuition and a tuition freeze thereafter. They believe in more communication between levels… Continue reading Alberta New Democratic Party

By Kirsten Morrell

This is a party based on environmentalist values, but that in no way limits their scope of vision. The Greens have an extensive series of initiatives in their platform to deal with problems like the health care and farming crises. When it comes to post-secondary students, the Green Party believes Alberta should aim to have… Continue reading Green Party of Alberta

By Jeff Kubik and Emily Senger

From closed bovine borders to AISH payments, Alberta’s provincial election has seen hundreds of appeals to voters. Despite the best agenda setting efforts of Alberta’s political parties, four primary issues have dominated the run up to Mon., Nov. 22–chirping, cowboy hat-wearing, not obviously-disabled women notwithstanding. Budget surplus This September, the Progressive-Conservative party announced the retirement… Continue reading We have issues…

By Diana Lyuber

Running a fair and flawless university election is no small task. Last year’s explosion of controversy surrounding the online voting system just goes to show that a plethora of potential problems are just waiting to blow your results into unusable territory. This is where the people behind the election come into play. Newly appointed Chief… Continue reading CRO report: everything A-OK on by-election front

By Nolan Lewis

The department of Art Faculty and Staff Exhibition begins Fri., Nov. 19 in the Nickle Arts Museum. This annual presentation features the work of the faculty, seasonal staff and technicians in a variety of artistic fields. This year there is a post miniature auction taking place in conjunction with the exhibition’s opening reception. As the… Continue reading U of C art sale

By Maria Gonzalez

The Campus Pro-Life Club will be hosting a debate on Tue., Nov. 23. This is a major event for both the pro-choice and pro-life stances on abortion. Dr. John Baker, from the U of C Department of Philosophy will support abortion. While Stephanie Gray, Executive Director from the Canadian Center for Bioethical Reform will oppose.… Continue reading Abortion debate

By Dale Miller

The Students’ Union’s Political Action Week is making post-secondary education an issue in the upcoming provincial election on Mon., Nov. 22, and everybody is happy with it so far. “The week’s going better than we could have expected,” said SU Vice-President External Mike Bosch. “We’re getting tons of students out to the events, and plenty… Continue reading A strong Political Action Week

By Вen Li

As the semester draws to a close, students all over campus will be asked to complete Universal Student Ratings of Instruction surveys. But a small percentage of students this semester will need to do so with a web browser instead of a pencil. Starting this week, the university will promote phase II of its initiative… Continue reading New trial puts course evaluations on-line

By Darlene Seto

Election time often seems to bring forth a maelstrom of promises from various political parties intent on capturing votes. With the Alberta provincial election rapidly approaching, this year is no different. In fact, it appears all the major political parties, other than the reigning Progressive Conservatives, are promising immediate and extensive investment for post-secondary education.… Continue reading Most parties propose more money for PSE