By Fabian Mayer

The 1988 Winter Olympic Games brought international athletes, media and fans to Calgary. There were few athletes who received more attention during those two weeks than the intrepid Jamaican bobsled team. 
 The team’s Olympic dream ended with a horrific crash, but is widely recognized as one of the biggest stories of the entire games.… Continue reading Peace be the journey

By Sarelle Azuelos

Well, we’re all fucked. Just when you thought student journalism was a reliable source of all things happening on campus, a new set of editors is elected to stir shit up — and not in a good way. The incoming editor-in-chief Susan 
Anderson and the incoming news editor Riley Hill plan to screw things up… Continue reading So it all goes to shit

By Michael Grondin

‘Faggot,’ ‘dyke,’ ‘no homo’ and ‘so gay’ are four slurs that have been used over 15 million times on Twitter since July 5, 2012. 
 Nohomophobes.com is a website that was launched by researchers at the University of Alberta that charts homophobic language in the English-speaking world.
 U of A education assistant professor and associate… Continue reading #NoHomophobes

By Riley Hill

Research opportunities at the University of Calgary are not just limited to professors. Fourth-year health sciences student Jackie Williamson has taken advantage of the undergraduate research opportunities on campus by completing a study looking at the dangers involved in cycling. 
 “We looked at several different risk factors, including environmental characteristics, such as the type… Continue reading Moving cars biggest danger to cyclists

By Riley Hill

University of Calgary professor Tom Flanagan has had a tough week after being widely condemned for comments he made about child pornography on Feb. 27. 
 During a speech at the University of Lethbridge, an audience member asked Flanagan about comments he made in 2009 describing child pornography as “just pictures.” Flanagan defended his original… Continue reading Flanagan under fire

By Farah Kammourieh

The University of Calgary campus in Qatar is expanding its international profile. UCQ has grown considerably since its inception in 2007 and shows no signs of slowing down. 
 UCQ offers bachelor’s and graduate degrees in nursing, as well as an exchange program with U of C nursing students in Calgary.
 “There are hopes to… Continue reading Qatar nursing offers unique opportunities

By Fabian Mayer

The cost of post-secondary education in Canada is constantly rising. Along with tuition and other fees, students must buy textbooks, which can cost hundreds of dollars each semester.
 Textbook publishing is a big business. What students may not realize is how professors interact with large publishing firms to determine which textbooks to use. Every year,… Continue reading Textbook prices under examination