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By Ina Sidhu
“Would you want to go to a university that only gave ‘A’s?” asks University of Calgary Economics professor Curtis Eaton.Historically, grades given in any university were much lower than those now, according to Eaton who studies grade inflation. To him, the consequence is that grades convey less information than they used to.“[In the past,] 10-15… Continue reading A+ makes room at the top
By Ina Sidhu
A month into the school year, even before an A+ course grade has been handed out, a number of issues with the new system have been identified.Students’ Union Vice-President Rosie Nagra believes a significant issue is the consistency of the A+ grade use throughout the University of Calgary. “It is very difficult to explain what… Continue reading New A+ grading system still needs work
By Ina Sidhu
A university registrar is a very busy guy, and the University of Calgary has a new busy guy.Newly appointed registrar David Johnston’s duties are numerous. Not only must he deal with all the procedures and policies of registration, he must also address anything pertaining to academic records. His office ensures grades are submitted on time,… Continue reading New guy in the library block
By Ina Sidhu
It’s more than just a presidential acclamation that set this year’s Students’ Union general elections apart from others."We’ve gone completely online for voting," said Jordana Hennigan, the SU Chief Returning Officer. "We definitely feel positive."During the elections from March 13–15, students can access online ballots via the SU Web site (www.su.ucalgary.ca).Voters then click on the… Continue reading Modernizing the franchise
By Ina Sidhu
When paying an average $4,401.50 tuition for one year, what student will miss some extra change?Every year, one dollar from each student at the University of Calgary is donated to a worthy foundation; the Committee of 10,000."We are giving money to people who deserve it," explained U of C Student’s Union Vice-President External Oliver Bladek.… Continue reading 10,000 ways to give back
By Michael Grondin
“Who Needs Feminism?” is a new initiative at the University of Calgary that works to break negative stereotypes surrounding feminism.
Who Needs Feminism? was started at Duke University in North Carolina in 2012 to reclaim the word ‘feminism’ and proliferate its message of equality. The U of C Women’s Resource Centre started the campaign at… Continue reading Reclaiming the ‘F’ word
By Salima Stanley-Bhanji
The City of Calgary has officially declared an annual Sikh Awareness Week, which is a city-wide event to be held for the first time, Aug, 29 to Sept., 5. The proclamation was signed by Mayor Dave Bronconnier and made by Alderman John Schmal on Fri., May 14 at a dinner in celebration of the quad-centennial… Continue reading Sikh awareness week