By Natalie Sit
A woman, apparently involved in a pro-life group in Ontario, fraudulently used another student’s ID and name to investigate how the University Health Clinic counsels unplanned pregnancies. Dr. Jann Rogers, the walk-in physician who counseled the woman Mon., Jan. 26, called the woman’s actions "deceitful and underhanded." The woman, along with a male who posed… Continue reading Pro-life activist scams health clinic
By Natalie Sit
Despite two discussions, the Students’ Union has not determined whether to stay with their current federal lobby group or not. However, student councilors have indicated a decision may be reached at their next meeting, one in favour of continuing membership. A question to council from former SU Vice-President External Oliver Bladek suggested a majority of… Continue reading Closer to CASA decision
By Natalie Sit
The Students’ Union is again debating whether or not to stay with a federal lobby group. "I had a campaign promise to review our lobby groups, especially the federal one," said SU Vice-President External Lauren Batiuk. During the Tue., Jan. 20 Student Legislative Council meeting, SU VP Operations and Finance Gavin Preston said he believed… Continue reading Is CASA worth students’ money?
By Natalie Sit
A contingency plan is now in place to accommodate Muslim students for 2004’s Ramadan if the multi-faith prayer space is not open in time. According to Students’ Union Vice-President Operations and Finance Gavin Preston, the Shirley Anastasia Robertson Lounge will be available, perhaps at a reduced price. "If a certain event is applied to [be… Continue reading Backup plan for Ramadan
By Natalie Sit
On the last day of classes in December, about 50 students braved the cold weather to protest tuition on the streets of Calgary. Operation Barricade, organized by Students’ Union Events Commissioner Greg Clayton and External Commissioner Kevin Maloney, brought students to the intersection of 24 Ave. and University Dr. NW Dec. 5, the same day… Continue reading Tuition protest blocked traffic
By Natalie Sit
Three female University of Calgary students are warning fellow students to watch out for a scam many people are falling for. Thelma, last name withheld, was on a bus going downtown in late November when a man with a British accent approached her. He claimed he was stranded in Calgary because he missed his flight… Continue reading Students beware of phony British traveler
By Natalie Sit
In response to past election problems, Students’ Union Vice-President Operations and Finance Gavin Preston brought proposed election bylaws for first reading to Students’ Legislative Council Tue., Dec. 2. Preston explained each time there is a problem with elections, the SU has only “patched it up with small amendments.” “It was reworked and rewritten to be… Continue reading New election bylaws passed
By Natalie Sit
Academic issues are at the heart of this portfolio, which encompasses everything from scholarships to university programs. The VP Academic must lead members of the Students’ Academic Assembly in representing students at the General Faculties Council, and in developing policy regarding students’ academic lives. In addition, the VP Academic must ensure that students who seek… Continue reading SU Reviews: VP Academic Demetrios Nicolaides
By Natalie Sit
A federal student lobby group stopped by the Students’ Union, highlighting accomplishments and generating questions about student leaders’ behaviour at conferences. Canadian Alliance of Student Associations National Director James Kusie spoke to the Students’ Legislative Council Tue., Nov. 25 as part of his national tour, visiting CASA members. In his presentation, Kusie listed some “wins”… Continue reading CASA came to town
By Natalie Sit
Students who attend institutions with high loan default rates might not be able to secure a federal student loan according to a new federal government policy. If the repayment rate of an insti-tution’s graduates does not improve within three years, the students presently attending that institution will no longer receive federal funding. The policy is… Continue reading Loan policy changes