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Identifying depression through awareness

By Caitlin Simpson

“Snap out of it! It’s just a phase! Perk up!” These words of encouragement may seem helpful to someone who is experiencing a moment of sadness. However, for those who are depressed, these words may not resonate.
 According to Health Canada, depression is an illness that affects approximately 7 per cent of Canadians each year… Continue reading Identifying depression through awareness

Financial aid gets better for students

By Michael Grondin

Student loans at the provincial and federal levels are going through major changes that will be effective on August 1. The changes aim to encourage all hopeful and current students, including those that are part-time, to pursue education and use financial resources that are available. In Alberta, parental earnings will no longer be a factor… Continue reading Financial aid gets better for students

Leadership and Student Engagement Office now open

By Susan Anderson

This fall, the University of Calgary received a $2.5 million donation to be awarded over the next three years from the Simpson family, who own and operate the CANA Group of Companies — a family-owned business with three different construction operations. The donation will go toward leadership programs on campus. The announcement was made Nov.… Continue reading Leadership and Student Engagement Office now open

2006 CIS Women’s Volleyball Championship

By Sean Nyilassy

The MenuThe Canadian Interuniversity Sport Women’s Volleyball Championship took place Mar. 2-4 in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium. Eight teams from across Canada brought their best entrees, hoping to be crowned the winner. With the plethora of talent attending this year’s tournament, there were many different flavours and the spice was strong. The Championship is a… Continue reading 2006 CIS Women’s Volleyball Championship

Women volleysaurs to host the nation

By Lawrence Bailey

In a few years, the Jack Simpson Gymnasium will be hallowed ground. In both 2006 and 2007, the best of the best in Canadian university women’s volleyball will set their sights on the University of Calgary, as we have been awarded the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Women’s Volleyball Championships for both years. Hosting the competition brings… Continue reading Women volleysaurs to host the nation