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More library
Plans for a new library area at the university are well on their way to becoming reality. The new area will serve a number of purposes and will be located east of the current Administration building. However, funding is dependent on the library being public. "The new library has two purposes," stated Students’ Union Academic… Continue reading More library
I hate colds
Cold and flu season is back with a vengeance, but the University Health Clinic has some tips for prevention. One of the key factors is people heading back to school and being in large groups–an environment where we constantly come into contact with viruses. One of the key misconceptions is cold and flu are one… Continue reading I hate colds
Respecting your elders
The new school year was foreign territory, characterized by an abundance of alcohol and the common first week “screw the train, I’m just going to drive to school” mentality. Three stops at Shell, a car full of green P10 park tabs with $2.25 in bold print and an empty wallet later, I determined it was… Continue reading Respecting your elders
Wanna join a women’s fraternity?
The beginning of the school year is also the start of recruitment week for women’s fraternities. Recruitment Week, previously deemed "Rush Week," begins Tues., Sept. 23. During this time the Panhellenic Association will be setting up booths and all female students can meet the women of Alpha Gamma Delta and Alpha Omicron Pi. "The Panhellenic… Continue reading Wanna join a women’s fraternity?
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
To be honest, I didn’t quite know what to expect from these guys when I was handed the CD–cracked-out sadistic metal or more tie-wearing, pop-rock Avril guppies. To my glorious surprise, it was neither. This California-based trio, known for their dark, mood-inspired rock, live up to their reputation. The release of their 2003 album, Take… Continue reading Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Business prof wins award for article
University of Calgary professor Peter Sherer recently won the 2002 Best Article Award from the Academy of Management. Titled “Institutional Change in Large Law Firms,” the article was one of 450 papers received, of which 40 are published, and only one prevails. "I’ve won some research awards before but nothing of this magnitude. It’s a… Continue reading Business prof wins award for article
Cash in while showing your support
Attention all Dinos fans, there are now even more advantages to attending home games than a good ole dose of school spirit. Dinos Athletics will be hosting a $1,000 tuition giveaway contest every home game, sponsored by Food Services. How can I win this money you ask? Here’s the deal. During half time at football… Continue reading Cash in while showing your support
The Panel
Chris BeauchampNews Assistant, Supplement EditorAs News Assistant, Chris has covered numerous student issues throughout the year.Ben HoffmanLayout and Opinions EditorAs last year’s News Assistant, Ben knows the workings of the SU inside and out. Dale MillerNews Editor Dale Miller has been to every SLC meeting this year–can anyone else say they’ve done that? Poor guy.Sean… Continue reading The Panel
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