Oct. 12, 1995 Hits: The Students’ Union 1995 fall by-election takes place, and students vote in favour of MacEwan Student Centre expansion. By expanding and renovating, the SU hopes to provide more lounge space and give cjsw, nutv and the SU used bookstore a permanent home. Two new food court outlets and Max’s Cafe will… Continue reading Hits and misses of Mac Hall expansion
Category: Uncategorized
U of C law school takes top honours
By Jan Creaser
How hard would you work for an A grade? According to Canadian Lawyer magazine’s Annual Law School Report the University of Calgary Law School has been making an extra effort. The school took the award for “Most Improved Student” this year, achieving an overall grade of A- in the survey.The survey of 1,017 recent graduates… Continue reading U of C law school takes top honours
Sun sets on Ramadan
By Mary Chan
With the sighting of the new moon either this Sunday or Monday, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan draws to a close for another year. Though not as prominent in North America as Christmas, Ramadan is one of two major religious holidays for Muslims during the year.“Ramadan is a month in the Islamic calendar in… Continue reading Sun sets on Ramadan
Hit to the pocket
Classes have started for the winter, and with the trauma of paying thousands of dollars for tuition, fees and books, the average student may not have noticed that they are also paying more for food and beverages on campus.Over the Christmas break some food service outlets raised prices for some of their products, mainly baked… Continue reading Hit to the pocket
Dino lady cagers swept
Articles in this section have a long and dedicated history of searching for a silver lining while shamelessly ignoring the mass of dark storm clouds looming ominously on the horizon. For years dutiful writers have buried truth and objectivity in a sanguine pile of undeserved platitudes and blind optimism.No more. Plucky lyrics from days gone… Continue reading Dino lady cagers swept
It’s not my fault
You first. No, I insist. After you. Go ahead. I’ll go next.Carry on. Lead the way. I’m right behind you. Me and everyone else.One of the most popular gifts one can give after the holiday season is blame. Blame for why you’re not carrying out (or in some cases even bothering to put together) a… Continue reading It’s not my fault
Thin Flat Line
By Еvan Osentоn
If you’re going to see The Thin Red Line, don’t make the same mistake I did and expect something similar to Saving Private Ryan. The Thin Red Line simply cannot measure up to the movie that is likely to sweep the Oscars come March. Unfortunately, you probably don’t have much of a choice. As my… Continue reading Thin Flat Line
Laza experiments
By Еvan Osentоn
The Calgary music scene has earned a reputation as a sort of musical barnyard. Unrefined and stagnant attitudes stemming from a collective redneck bravado have long kept Calgary oV the musical map. At least one local band has their finger on the problem. "Everybody is hanging out in the suburbs; the [Calgary] sound is so… Continue reading Laza experiments
Innocent until proven guilty
The Trial of Lizzie Borden is a story that will play with your emotions and force you to reconsider what you deem moral. Written by Calgary director and playwright Donna Tunney, The Trial of Lizzie Borden focuses on the 1892 trial of Lizbeth Andrew Borden, how it was sensationalized, and how the community reacted to… Continue reading Innocent until proven guilty
Oh yeah?
By Cheri Hanson
I’m sick of hearing about the evils of TV. When people say they never watch TV, it’s always with an air of superiority that implies their precious intellect would be tarnished by contact with that wonder of tubes, wires and satellite dishes. Well, I like to assume that people aren’t stupid. It’s wonderful to read,… Continue reading Oh yeah?