By Rene Bodack
The University of Calgary Bookstore no longer pays cash for used books from students; the money is instead transferred to the student’s account making it necessary for students to bring a debit card when selling books.Bookstore manager Brent Beatty said the change is a reproduction of the system at other Canadian universities and is meant… Continue reading Bookstore rewrites cash policy
By Rene Bodack
The University of Calgary Science A building was evacuated during reading week due to a strong odour in the basement that brought the fire department and hazmat team to campus. A sewer gas leak releasing a strong chemical odor alarmed a safety staff member on Tue., Feb. 21. Due to the possible threat of chemicals… Continue reading False biohazard alarm, again
By Rene Bodack
A delegation from the University of Calgary Students’ Union went to a lobby conference held by the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations in Ottawa last week, where they campaigned for post-secondary education and got a glimpse between reality and election pledges. SU President Bryan West, Vice-President External Jen Smith, External Commissioner Michael Soron and more… Continue reading CASA strikes back
By Rene Bodack
There’s a breeze of fresh air going through the University of Calgary. The Varsity Outdoor Club celebrated its birth last weekend with the first two hiking trips in Kananaskis Country. “One thing I noticed when I came here, there was no outdoor club, no hiking club or anything like that,” said third year geophysics major… Continue reading Take a hike
By Rene Bodack
The evacuation last week of Kinesiology A and MacEwan Student Centre proved to be the second false alarm on campus in as many months.“Wednesday night the Kinesiology staff, in their regular order of business, they were changing chlorine tanks,” said Campus Security Manager Lanny Fritz. “My understanding is, every so often there is what they… Continue reading Bio-hazard scare… again
By Rene Bodack
The University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine announced another research success last week, finding new properties indicating cholesterol does not fully deserve its nasty reputation. Until now, cholesterol was thought to be mainly a component of cell structure, causing atherosclerosis and hence various heart diseases when concentrated too highly.However, associate professor of physiology and biophysics… Continue reading Go ahead, eat it up
By Rene Bodack
An international team led by a University of Calgary medical researcher has proven the existence of a second cannabinoid receptor in the human brain, making a new generation of drugs against diabetes, cancer and AIDS possible.Cannabinoids are a group of chemicals, including THC found in the cannabis plant, which act as our bodies’ chemical messengers.… Continue reading Cannabinoid breakthrough
By Rene Bodack
Can’t remember the difference between a thyroid and pituitary? Don’t know how your medulla oblongata works? Don’t worry, a new program teaches complicated medical topics in layman’s terms. Beginning in September the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine established the first Mini Med School in Calgary.“The idea behind MMS is the creation of a public… Continue reading Mini Med School, big learning
By Rene Bodack
The University of Calgary Consortium for Peace Studies kicked off September this week with a number of events including hosting Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier for the International Day of Peace for the City of Calgary.Founded in May by academics from across a number of faculties, the consortium aims to foster peace research locally and around… Continue reading Give peace studies a chance