By Emily Senger
Bill 40 sounded like a good idea at first.By taking the tuition debate out of legislature and into Tory-dictated regulation, students will see a new tuition policy for the fall more flexible than anything created in legislation. It can also be continually improved upon, at least according to Advanced Education Minister Denis Herard. Herard claims… Continue reading Tories: Would we lie to you?
The University of Calgary is $1.7 million richer thanks to a recent donation from U of C alumnus Graeme Bell. The donation includes money for the faculties of science and fine arts, as well as new student awards and new student space.“The idea was to benefit students as much as possible,” said Bell, who is… Continue reading U of C alumnus gives to undergrads
By Emily Senger
Watch out University of Toronto and University of British Columbia. The University of Calgary plans to meet and then surpass other top-ranked public universities within the next 40 years.U of C President Dr. Harvey Weingarten spoke to members of the business community at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce Tue., May 9 to stress the U… Continue reading Urban campus… eventually
Without fail, April brings the flowering of tulips, broken dreams for Maple Leafs fans and a fresh batch of Students’ Union Teaching Excellence Awards.The 21st installment of the awards took place Apr. 30 to honour the 27 professors chosen from over 500 student nominations. This year, the SU awarded cash prizes for the first time.“The… Continue reading SU honours profs. for excellence
By Emily Senger
The Conservative government’s inaugural federal budget is lacking, according to student leaders.The May 2 budget includes tax breaks for textbooks and scholarships over $3000, and $1 billion earmarked for urgent post-secondary education infrastructure repairs, but failed to address student leaders’ top priorities.“It doesn’t drastically change our education system,” said University of Calgary Students’ Union president… Continue reading Federal budget falls short
Spring courses have begun, but 30 students are being encouraged not to attend class. The University of Calgary is offering communication studies 201via podcast this coming semester, renaming it iCOMS 201. This is a trial run that the university hopes to expand. Podcasting is a technology that allows individuals to download video or audio files… Continue reading Better than a Happy Meal toy
By Jon Roe
The completion date of the MacEwan Student Centre third floor redevelopment has been pushed back, again. Originally, the project was to finish Mon., May 1, however due to contaractor delays, the renovations won’t be completed until the end of the month.“May 26 will be the opening date for the [second floor] washrooms, NUTV and the… Continue reading Mac Hall renos delayed again
By Emily Senger
Students will see a new tuition policy in place by fall 2006, but the details will not be open for debate in the legislature. Bill 40, which was introduced to legislature Mon., May 8, aims to take tuition policy out of legislation and into regulation. The provincial government says the move is necessary to keep… Continue reading Regulated tuition policy by fall
What makes a cupcake so satisfying? Is it the sugary sweet icing, the jewel like sprinkles, a dash of vanilla or a pinch of love? Co-founder and co-artistic director of Green Fools Theatre Dean Bareham can’t say, but he can tell you what makes Calgary’s swingingest Cabaret so swinging: bad behaviour.This Saturday May 20, Green… Continue reading Green Fool’s errand
By Kate Foote
“Have a good time, all the time.” The quote is from Spinal Tap, but according to Mad Caddies guitarist/banjo player Sascha Lazor, it’s an adage to live by.“I love that quote. That would be the best advice I could give anyone,” he explains, sipping gingerly from a glass of Sprite at the Den. Upstairs in… Continue reading Like an aggravated Caddie