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They hate them apples

By Dean Hetherington

Education students know exactly to whom they’d like to teach a lesson.Approximately 100 students from the University of Calgary Faculty of Education gathered in front of the U of C Education building on Fri., April 5 to demonstrate against recent cutbacks to teaching resources and teacher salaries."We are not going to be able to do… Continue reading They hate them apples

Sweet Relief for sweet kids

By Dean Hetherington

The University of Calgary Biology Students’ Association recently provided over $4,500 of "Sweet Relief" for the malnourished Alberta Children’s Hospital.The Sweet Relief Charity Party, held on Sat., Jan. 26, featured local DJs and prize giveaways in the Den and Black Lounge. Proceeds from the event were donated to the hospital and a student bursary fund."It… Continue reading Sweet Relief for sweet kids

Potatoes please, no bolsheviks

By Dean Hetherington

Is the University of Calgary’s Food Services breeding Bolsheviks? It is, according to recent notices appearing around campus. Posters titled, "Is Your Kitchen Breeding Bolsheviks?" argue corrupt management, poor pay, layoffs and decreasing benefits are a potential "recipe for revolution" within Food Services. "I have no real comment on them," said General Manager of Food… Continue reading Potatoes please, no bolsheviks

No picnics for these bears

By Dean Hetherington

The human race has one more reason to hang their head in shame. During a presentation for the Alberta Wilderness Association on Tues., Oct. 16, Dr. Brian Horejsi discussed scientific findings that point to human development as the greatest hindrance to the re-population of grizzlies. "These are animals that are declining in their ecosystems constantly,"… Continue reading No picnics for these bears

Club me ’til I’m week

By Dean Hetherington

The booths are back in town. From Sept. 18-Sept. 21, club kiosks will be in full display in MacEwan Student Centre. As new students enter the university, clubs hope to promote themselves and recruit additional members. "This clubs week is not going to differ that much from the last," said Students’ Union Vice-President Operations and… Continue reading Club me ’til I’m week

Dig ancient Calgary

By Dean Hetherington

According to the new Fish Creek Interpretive Centre, big things were already happening in Calgary 8,000 years ago. Representatives from the Alberta government and the University of Calgary’s Archaeology program welcomed a new interpretive centre on Jan. 19. which will focus on recent historical discoveries. "Our studies and the displays range from 8,000 years ago… Continue reading Dig ancient Calgary

The secret of graduating from U of C

By Dean Hetherington

Every student wants to graduate, but students unaware of the graduation process can face delays and, in some cases, receive no degree. "We have had situations where students have the appropriate credits, but have not filled out the application for graduation," said Convocation Officer Dorothy Robertson. "We had a student last spring come down from… Continue reading The secret of graduating from U of C

Election frenzy grips Canada

By Dean Hetherington

For the third time in seven years Canadians are going to the polls. On Sunday, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien formally asked Governor General Adrienne Clarkson to dissolve Canada’s 36th parliament. The election, set for Nov. 27, is only three and a half years into the majority Liberal government’s mandate, and local candidates have already begun… Continue reading Election frenzy grips Canada