Month: May 2005

By Ivan Danielewicz

The jakalope is a composite of various animals, a weird mythical creature made up of parts borrowed from rabbits and antelope. The band Jakalope’s composition follows a similar path. When Dave Ogilvie decided to switch sides from behind the mixing board as one of the music industries great engineers to in front of it with… Continue reading Music Interview: Catching the Jakalope

By Dale Miller

Last month, the University of Calgary Faculty Association conducted a survey pointing out the poor performance of the university’s president, Dr. Harvey Weingarten. Despite obvious grievances from the faculty, he has failed to adequately address the issues raised by the survey. The survey gives Weingarten an overall GPA of 1.54, with grades ranging from D-… Continue reading Take it like a President, Harvey

By Sean Nyilassy

While University of Calgary students nervously awaited the posting of their marks on Infonet, one student was anticipating a bigger announcement. Dino footballer Tim O’Neill was selected in the third round, 22nd overall, in the Canadian Football League draft Apr. 28. The 25 year-old was the Edmonton Eskimo’s first pick. O’Neill joined the Dinos in… Continue reading Dino off to play with the Eskimos

By Ashley Spinella

Some of us spent last weekend feebly attempting to reduce last year’s debts through various menial jobs. Others engaged with representatives from the University of Calgary and the community to discuss where exactly this city, and this country, are going. The Calgary’s Youth, Canada’s Future Conference was held May 6-7 in MacEwan Student Centre, and… Continue reading Calgary youth speak up

Spring convocation Spring Convocation for the faculties of Law, Medicine and Graduate Studies will be held at the Jack Simpson Gymnasium Thu. May 12 at 2 p.m. An honorary degree will be given to Jack Major, who is also delivering the convocation address. The Order of the University of Calgary will also be welcoming Johan… Continue reading News, served up in bite size proportions

By Rebecca Pfliger

The Students’ Union presented 13 University of Calgary professors with Teaching Excellence Awards at the 21st annual ceremony, Sun., Apr. 24. The awards honour professors who improve the profile and importance of high quality undergraduate teaching at the university. “As the sole award given out based on the merits of teaching, the Teaching Excellence Awards… Continue reading Profs honoured for kicking ass

By Emily Senger

Ollie Yacyshen was recently honoured at a University of Calgary long-time service dinner for her 25 years of service as an events planner in the Food Services Catering Department. As of May 1, Ollie Yacyshen’s position with the university was terminated, leaving her with a long-time service award but no job, and no pension. University… Continue reading An award with your pink slip

By Emily Senger

Craving a double-double and a Snack Pack of Timbits? No need to leave campus, Tim Hortons’ sugary caffeine-infused goods are just one of the changes coming to campus in the near future under the management of Chartwells. Chartwells officially assumed control of University of Calgary Food Services as of Fri., Apr. 29. The Students’ Union… Continue reading Chartwells moves in

By Chris Beauchamp

University of Calgary President Dr. Harvey Weingarten would be lucky to make academic probation–at least according to grades given to Weingarten by a recent U of C Faculty Association survey. Respondents graded Weingarten’s overall performance with a grade point average of 1.54, or C-. University administration condemned the survey as representing only a small portion… Continue reading Faculty flunks Weingarten

By Katherine Fletcher

Servers and burger-flippers rejoice! On September 1, the Alberta government will increase the province’s minim- um wage from $5.90 to $7.00 per hour. “Increasing the minimum wage is one way of ensuring Albertans get a better start in the workforce,” said Alberta Human Resources and Employment Minister Mike Cardinal. “Most Albertans, including employers and employees,… Continue reading Minimum wage upped