By Julie Bogle
Editor, the Gauntlet: [re: “SU should have stood firm,” editorial and “SU prepares for tuition consultation,” Katy Anderson, Oct. 18 Gauntlet] In the October 18th edition of the Gauntlet, the issue of tuition consultations and the Students’ Union’s involvement was brought to the forefront with the editorial and a news article. I would like to… Continue reading Letter: Tuition response defended
By Julie Bogle
When I started university four years ago, I was bright-eyed and ready to conquer anything that crossed my path. I had an older sister and two older brothers who had gone to U of C, I had stayed in rez before, and I had even travelled 3 hours to see Bad Religion play in Mac… Continue reading SU View: How would you spend $1.4 million?
By Julie Bogle
As President of the University of Calgary’s Students’ Union, and on behalf of the student body, I would like to thank all landlords and homeowners who recently responded to our request to make more accommodations available for students. The response over the last several weeks has been phenomenal and a great support in increasing students’… Continue reading SU View: Thanks for the help!
By Emily Senger
Three rez kids will lead the Students’ Union next year, though they promise not to do it wearing pajama pants and flip-flops. Three of the five executive elected in the SU general election are members of the Residence Students’ Association, including president-elect Julie Bogle, who edged out her nearest competitor by a mere 20 votes.… Continue reading First rez, next the world!
By Emily Joyce
It can’t be easy to sit for two straight hours of questions. Nonetheless, the three candidates vying for next year’s SU presidency, Julie Bogle, Julie Labonte, and Wilma Shim, remained poised throughout the SU presidential forum, which took place Fri., Feb. 9 in MacEwan Student Centre.The forum followed a standard question and answer format, with… Continue reading Online Exclusive: SU presidential forum
By Julie Bogle
Our Olympic Oval was buzzing Mar. 18-19 as the International Skating Union All-Round World Speed Skating Championship took place. There were crashes, disqualifications, cheering fans and new world records. Athletes panted in pain and savoured their victories. The international event saw the Dutch in a sea of orange while the Norwegians cheered with spontaneous ‘festive’… Continue reading Oval speed skater in a Klassen of her own
By Julie Bogle and Mike Selnes
Can you say Canada West Champions? Our lady Dinos can, and are the first University of Calgary varsity soccer team to hold the title since the men did in 1980. They showed the grit and determination we have come to expect, pulling off two spectacular shoot-out victories Nov. 5-6. They came onto the pitch as… Continue reading Canada West Champions!
By Kaye Coholan
The University of Calgary’s bicycle club has once again found a place to call home. Bike Root, a cooperative student group that runs a do-it-yourself bike shop, has settled into a garage not far from the university’s main gates after having lost its on-campus home in July 2010. The organization’s volunteer and member coordinator Brendan… Continue reading Bike Root puts down its roots
For most, the last day of classes before a much deserved break is a time of celebration. But last month, just as students were waking up, the University of Calgary’s Board of Governors voted in favour of increasing tuition by 4.1 per cent next year. The Students’ Union and Graduate Students’ Association each made presentations… Continue reading Tuition keeps on climbing
The Students’ Union presidential position keeps Dalmy Baez bouncing around the entire campus much like Tigger. Although she doesn’t have a tail, Baez does have the boundless energy that is necessary for her workload. As president, Baez directs the vice-presidents and tries to keep the SU and administration’s focus on student needs. After a long… Continue reading SU President – Midterm Review