The Canadian Constitution Foundation takes no position on the issue of abortion, but we do take a position in support of the right of all Canadians– including university students– to express their opinions freely. Members of Campus Pro-Life at the University of Calgary have the legal right to peacefully express their views on campus, free… Continue reading Letter: An open letter to advanced education and technology minister Doug Horner
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Shell
By Pat Horner
1. the bond is a force that holds atoms together within a molecule. these bonds are electric in nature.our eyes are drawnto the sharp ridgedividing the snow coveredsouth slope from thesteep dark rock ofthe north though omittedfrom view the suncasts a yellow glowon the blue whitelight of the mountainas our thoughts driftup the fissures inice… Continue reading Shell
Future of post-secondary unknown
The 2013–14 Alberta provincial budget has slashed $147 million from post-secondary education operational funding, a 6.8 per cent decrease from last year’s budget. The provincial budget aims to reduce Alberta’s deficit, which, prior to the budget cuts, was projected at $4 billion. The new budget reduces the projected deficit to $2 billion, but has still… Continue reading Future of post-secondary unknown
Tuition protest moves to the capital
By Noah Miller
A bus-load of students from the universities of Calgary and Lethbridge joined hundreds more from the University of Alberta and descended on the steps of the provincial legislature in defiance of market modifier and compulsory fee proposals March 18. “I think it’s a really cool experience,” said Lauren Webber, U of C Students’ Union president-elect.… Continue reading Tuition protest moves to the capital
1.5% tuition increase approved by board
Students can expect at least a 1.5 per cent increase in tuition next year after the University of Calgary Board of Governors voted to approve the maximum amount under the government’s current provincial tuition fee policy, which ties increases to the consumer price index. Before the vote student representative Pam Weatherbee commented that any tuition… Continue reading 1.5% tuition increase approved by board
Job Loss Shakes Campus
In what many are calling a “sad day” for the University of Calgary community, an internal memo was circulated Tuesday announcing the university will cut 200 positions by fall, with further cuts “likely.” Faced with the loss of $78 million in endowments and investments announced in January, coupled with the provincial government’s decision that the… Continue reading Job Loss Shakes Campus
On riding bikes
By Doug Horner
It is very early morning, and because mornings have recently been robbed of an hour of daylight, I am biking in darkness. Up ahead is a tunnel, a nexus of sorts. On one side exists a quiet tree-lined residential street and on the other the raucous unpredictability of Calgary’s urban centre. I enter the tunnel… Continue reading On riding bikes
SU View: Post-Election Philosophizing
Election season has come to an end. In the last year, we have gone to the polls and elected new (the same) municipal, provincial and federal governments. By and large, Calgarians, Albertans and Canadians have opted for the status quo. Reflecting on the events of the last twelve months, I take satisfaction in knowing that… Continue reading SU View: Post-Election Philosophizing
Canada’s Northern frontier in a war of words
By Doug Horner
An oft-forgotten Northern land is now a source of contention for federal politicians. Geologists predict there are vast stores of fossil fuels beneath its seabed and this potentially resource-rich territory is under dispute. The Northwest Passage might also soon become a viable trade route between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. Canada has established communities living… Continue reading Canada’s Northern frontier in a war of words
Letter: Tuition response defended
By Julie Bogle
Editor, the Gauntlet: [re: “SU should have stood firm,” editorial and “SU prepares for tuition consultation,” Katy Anderson, Oct. 18 Gauntlet] In the October 18th edition of the Gauntlet, the issue of tuition consultations and the Students’ Union’s involvement was brought to the forefront with the editorial and a news article. I would like to… Continue reading Letter: Tuition response defended