By Sara Hanson
Pro: cash better elsewhereOver the last couple weeks, arts funding has drawn much attention, more specifically, the $45 million cut to certain programs. Although the arts community loves to join hands and cry their outrage, it is actually a baseless attack. Every four or five years, as requested by the treasury board president, all federal… Continue reading Mind fights: The abolition of arts funding
By Sara Hanson
In her run for the Democrats’ presidential nomination, senator Hillary Clinton made a commendable effort to change the face of American politics. While Clinton’s bid for the nomination was unsuccessful, her efforts to bring a uniquely female perspective to the top of the political chain have not gone unrecognized. Even the Republicans have acknowledged the… Continue reading Palin and gender
By Sara Hanson
Students who enjoy the convenience of paying their tuition fees with Visa or MasterCard will be forced to find an alternative method of payment this summer. Earlier this week, a notice was posted on the University of Calgary’s enrollment services webpage notifying students of the change; however, the university has yet to publicly announce the… Continue reading U of C to disallow payments via credit
By Sara Hanson
In a historically rural province such as Alberta, it is vital that political candidates extend a hand to both the urban and rural sectors of society during election time. While past elections may have been highlighted by stark divisions between the political priorities of the two sectors, the line between these priorities may be blurring… Continue reading The country-city balancing act
By Sara Hanson
American author and media critic Norman Solomon has been an active voice within the independent media sector since first getting involved with independent, alternative radio in 1971. He has written extensively about the close relationship between corporate media and American politics, and the harmful effects of this relationship, specifically in the context of war. His… Continue reading Media and the warfare state
By Sara Hanson
G ender-based inequalities are an issue not exclusive to the developing world. After volunteering with Women’s Media Watch Jamaica–a non-governmental organization against gender-based violence–for two years, CUSO west outreach leader Erynn Lyster returned home with a new perspective on the challenges her gender faces. Lyster explained that while the sexual portrayal of women in Jamaica… Continue reading Gender-based violence and media
By Sara Hanson
When choosing a career path, money doesn’t always buy happiness. According to a survey released by RSM Richter–one of Canada’s largest independent accounting firms–high salaries are less of a career draw for those entering the workforce today compared with a generation ago. The survey was conducted for the firm by Decima Research to find out… Continue reading Study shows pay is less important to this generation
By Sara Hanson
Every music guru loves the feeling of discovering a new band none of their friends have heard of. There is something uniquely satisfying about being the first person to explore the sound map of fresh talent, but this process is even more satisfying when your friends can’t stop talking about that new band you discovered.… Continue reading Calgary band no longer a Secret
By Sara Hanson
While the Dominican Republic may be one of the Caribbean’s most popular tourist destinations, it is also one of the western hemisphere’s poorest countries. Later this year, four University of Calgary graduates will travel to the Dominican Republic with Canadians for Organized Relief Effort–a five-member non-governmental organization incorporated in 2006–to complete the NGO’s first development… Continue reading Development in the Dominican
By Sara Hanson
Cragie Hall C is home to the fastest known species on earth. A pair of peregrine falcons have been living on campus since late Mar. and will travel with their young on their annual migration to Central or South America. For over ten years, the University of Calgary has provided a safe nesting location for… Continue reading Rare birds make U of C their home