A fire alarm at the Den on Sat., Feb 22 caused some University of Calgary students to worry about their safety. Although about half the crowd left the bar immediately, several people remained in the bar and had to be told to leave by Den staff.Questions were raised regarding the incident, particularly in the wake… Continue reading Den safety questions
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Chaplains charged
After years of being charged a discounted rate for Students’ Union facilities, the University of Calgary Chaplains now have to pay more to a cash-strapped SU.Since the beginning of the Winter semester, the rates charged to the Chaplains for use of rooms in MacEwan Hall and MacEwan Students Centre have increased by as much as… Continue reading Chaplains charged
Expansion remains
By Вen Li
Words and Pictures, the campus comic store, relocated this weekend to its permanent home in the MacEwan Students Centre basement. The move will accommodate a series of changes in retail and other space within the complex as the $9 million expansion and redevelopment project approaches completion.A memorandum discussed at the Students’ Legislative Council last week… Continue reading Expansion remains
The art of parking
By Вen Li
Students slowly surrendered to Parking Services on Tuesday evening as more than a dozen idling cars slowly exited the exhaust-filled Arts Parkade. Resistance to paying $4 to exit the lot lasted well beyond midnight as lot attendants and students locked horns in a deranged staring contest.“Our supervisor [Louis Letiecq] asked us to stay here because… Continue reading The art of parking
Safewalk funding in trouble?
By Вen Li
Safewalk received next year’s funding from the Students’ Union on Tue., Jan. 21, but future funding from the university may be eliminated. Due to budget cuts announced in November, Safewalk funding from University of Calgary administration for the next academic year may face a 100 per cent cut.“Right now, everything is tenuous,” said Safewalk Coordinator… Continue reading Safewalk funding in trouble?
Online book exchange use increases
More University of Calgary students bought and sold used textbooks online this December than ever before. Currently, two websites allow U of C students to post and view free used book classifieds. The student-run textbookswap.ca, and the U of C Bookstore’s site help students sell used books privately.“There are currently 5,801 books posted on our… Continue reading Online book exchange use increases
VP Events Irene Enyedy
Irene Enyedy would be happy with a 36-hour day. That would give her the time to do everything she wants to do, and maybe, she might even get to relax for an hour or so. Enyedy is a workaholic; Enyedy is also a slave driver. It is these two qualities that are at the root… Continue reading VP Events Irene Enyedy
SU says no to campus club
Students interested in joining the Christian Advance Club at the University of Calgary will have to look elsewhere for membership after the prospective group was denied official club status earlier this year. The proposed Christian Advance, comprised of members of the International Churches of Christ, was rejected by the Students’ Union Clubs Committee because of… Continue reading SU says no to campus club
Alleged U of C Escort Recruiter Arrested by Calgary Police
For University of Calgary students contemplating a career as an escort, the position is officially no longer available. On Tue., Nov. 5, following a covert sting investigation, Calgary Police Vice Detectives arrested 26 year-old Quong Chi Trinh of Calgary in connection with the “Escorts Wanted” posters found on university poster boards in early October. Trinh,… Continue reading Alleged U of C Escort Recruiter Arrested by Calgary Police
U-Pass eases parking
It wasn’t without growing pains, but the U-Pass appears to be having the desired effect on campus.“What we really needed to do was ease the demand in the peak hours,” said Peter Fraser, Director of Ancillary Services at the University of Calgary. “I think we are about 90 per cent there.”Since the U-Pass program started… Continue reading U-Pass eases parking