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By Justin Azevedo

As one of the quintessential examples of human innovation, the internet has had dramatic impacts on how our species has interacted, survived and engaged in commerce. As a tool for communication, a resource for contributing to open research and learning, and as a vehicle for entertainment, the internet is far and away the leader in… Continue reading Usage-based billing, still a threat

By Amy Badry

The University of Calgary is reaching out to Aboriginals in Canada in order to encourage more students to apply for medical school. Medical students from University of Calgary and University of Alberta met with provincial Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Len Webber on Nov. 29 to raise awareness about the need for more Aboriginal students in… Continue reading U of C wants more Aboriginal students

By Jordyn Marcellus

When it comes to being considered literature, comics and cartooning have had a hard slog. Only through re-branding the medium as “graphic literature” and “sequential art” have the art forms found any sort of interest amongst the academic literati. Yet for a cartoonist like Seth, appearing at Wordfest Satutday, October 17 in the Art Gallery… Continue reading Seth explains drudgery behind cartooning

By Chris Tait

On Feb. 17, Kosovo declared itself an independent nation from Serbia. Some countries, especially those with possible separatist segments of their population, have needlessly gotten themselves worked up over recognizing the newly formed country. Nor should separatist regions in the west be encouraged by Kosovo’s declared independence, as their individual situations are distinct almost beyond… Continue reading Editorial: Canada needs to recognize Kosovo

By Katy Anderson

Pope Benedict better watch out for his Calgary congregations ’cause the Dalai Lama’s coming to town, yo. The University of Calgary will be hosting the Dalai Lama of Tibet September 2009. The three-day visit will include a public speech, presentations to the Buddhist community and a purposed symposium surrounding his teachings. U of C president… Continue reading Dalai Lama to visit U of C

By Greg Ellis

“We look forward to hearing your vision, so we can more better do our job. That’s what I’m telling you.” -George W. Bush President George W. Bush is always one to lend a helping hand. Even if you don’t ask for it. What he says can be misconstrued by the left-wing media, as can the… Continue reading Political Lexicon mark zwei

By Greg Ellis

“I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.”-Groucho Marx Having long ago become agnostic, I only find myself in church for two unfortunate events: funerals and marriages. Although still at a loss to decide exactly which is worse, like anything, it depends on the circumstances. If the passing of a… Continue reading Marriage: a disease curable only by death

By Greg Ellis

“That depends on what your definition of the word is, is.”– President Bill Clinton In 1998, during the scandal that a saw a nation realize the curvature of its president’s penis, the world encountered some of the most clever uses of language witnessed since Shakespeare. Since then, new developments have been made in political lexicon… Continue reading Political Lexicon 2005/2006