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By Andrew Barbero

Think going to university is hard these days? Just try getting in. The University of Calgary’s Office of Institutional Analysis recently released it’s annual report profiling the university’s full-time frosh students. The report outlines first-year students’ background and level of completion. “We’ve done one of these every year for the last number of years,” said… Continue reading Frosh dropout rates, entrance averages on the rise

By Andrew Barbero

The first thing I do in the morning? The last thing I do before bed? The one thing I do obsessively throughout the day? I check my Facebook. For those unfamiliar with this Internet phenomenon, Facebook is a website that allows users to set up a free personal web space where they can provide a… Continue reading We’re friends on Facebook

By Andrew Barbero

Al Gore is the man. Vice-president of one of the most celebrated administrations in U.S. presidential history, an Academy Award winner, rumored nominee for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, a successful business man, father of a Futurama staff writer, Albert Arnold Gore, Jr. is even courageous enough to grow a beard. Sure, there have been… Continue reading Gosh golly gee, ain’t Gore great?

By Andrew Barbero

The most recent problem with the digital library plans? Loading docks. The University of Calgary’s plans to construct a revolutionary learning centre known as the Taylor Family Digital Library, as well as a green space and pedestrian area called the Taylor Quadrangle are once again conflicting with vital existing infrastructure. Both projects will likely require… Continue reading Demolition likely for MSC docks

By Andrew Barbero

In the immortal words of Rick James, “Cocaine is a hell of a drug.” Just ask Jarret Lukin, formerly of the University of Calgary’s men’s hockey program. Lukin’s been suspended from the collegiate game for two years after testing positive for Columbian marching powder. The suspension, announced Fri., Feb. 9 by Canadian Interuniversity Sport, stems… Continue reading Hockey star bites the dust

By Andrew Barbero

Two things in life are certain: death and taxes. And while we’re all going to die, students can look forward to some breaks come tax time. The federal government has announced several tax exemptions for things students use daily. Textbooks, bus passes and interest on student loans are all deductible this year. “The biggest change… Continue reading Federal policy gives students tax breaks

By Andrew Barbero

Jack Layton and his federal New Democrats aim to ease the burden on university students. The NDP have put forward a three-part plan to make post-secondary education a possibility for all Canadians, regardless of income. NDP leader Jack Layton held a students-only press conference Fri., Feb. 2 to discuss the plan. “We believe post-secondary education… Continue reading NDP leader confers with student journalists

By Andrew Barbero

Bostonians came under attack last week, not from terrorists or even delinquent moon creatures, but instead from their own fear and stupidity. City officials investigated reports of suspicious boxes placed in high-traffic areas around Boston, which authorities believed to be explosives. After detonating several, they discovered the packages were only small, light-up advertisements for the… Continue reading The end is nigh

By Andrew Barbero

Student unions from all corners of Canada have pestered the federal government into taking several important steps for post-secondary education. After a lengthy investigation and discussion with stakeholders, the federal government’s treasury board has tabled a number of recommendations regarding PSE in Canada. One important stakeholder consulted is the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations, a… Continue reading Federal policy good news to students