Fear of failing an exam can provide some of the best motivation there is, but for real slackers even this is not enough. For us–and I mean you–it is important to assess every little detail in your study routine in order to identify the “study inhibitors.” These SIs are like little crawly creatures that seep… Continue reading Craving a change of study scene?
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Travel Supplement Introduction
The contents of this supplement are a little immature, especially as far as travel goes, considering the bulk of the authors and photographers are new to the game. Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia… these are not the Himalayas, Burundi or even Russia. Most of your friendly neighbourhood student journalists are not that different than… Continue reading Travel Supplement Introduction
Nine things that girls who work out want guys who work out to know
1. Respect her mirror space. You watch yourself to make sure your technique is just right, so why isn’t important for her to watch her technique as well? In other words, don’t stand in front of her during a set when you could stand just about anywhere else. Just because she doesn’t grunt or curl… Continue reading Nine things that girls who work out want guys who work out to know
Black Canadians with degrees earn less
Blacks of working age are less likely to be university educated according to a recent report from Statistics Canada. The report, Blacks In Canada: A Long History, is based on 2001 census statistics. "Using the 2001 census data, when we compared the black population to the total population there were some discrepancies," said Kelly Tran,… Continue reading Black Canadians with degrees earn less
Student off to the Olympics… camp
U of C student and field hockey player Teryn Buna has been selected by the Canadian Olympic Committee as one of two youth delegates to represent Canada at the Athens 2004 Olympic Youth Camp in August. Buna is a first-year Kinesiology student who currently represents University of Calgary in field hockey, sits on the Student… Continue reading Student off to the Olympics… camp
Campus Security happenings
If you get weak at the knees at the thought of built and buff security guards or women in uniform, you’ll be dazzled by Campus Security’s new garb. The snazzy new uniforms were introduced due to a concern from the Calgary Police Service. “Our existing outerwear makes us look too much like police officers, particularly… Continue reading Campus Security happenings
More Campus Security happenings
While January is a quiet month for Campus Security, there were still some need for the men and women in blue. A major power outage on a Friday evening required the evacuation of MacEwan Hall, including the Den. “Most people were cooperative except for one individual,” explained Campus Security Manager Lanny Fritz. This highly intoxicated… Continue reading More Campus Security happenings
Steve-O + New Year’s = crazy
New Year’s Eve brought 1,800 people to campus for Steve-O of Jackass fame, keeping Campus Security, along with Students’ Union event staff and Calgary police officers, on their toes throughout the night. Campus Security Manager Lanny Fritz described it as an "active night." Early in the event a fire alarm sounded, requiring the evacuation of… Continue reading Steve-O + New Year’s = crazy
Have your say on the U-Pass
Students will vote again on the U-Pass in the upcoming Students’ Union General Election. Students will decide whether or not to continue the program at $60 per term for 2004/05, with $2 increments for two years for a total term of three years. Calgary Transit Business Analyst David MacDonald thinks the agreement is very comparable… Continue reading Have your say on the U-Pass