The race to the end brought out almost 6,000 University of Calgary students, or 23.8 per cent of voters, to cast their votes for the 69th Students’ Union executive council. The turnout was an increase of about seven per cent from 2010–2011 and a five-year high. Dylan Jones took president with 57 per cent of… Continue reading Five-year record for Students’ Union voter turn-out
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New Council still won’t pass secondary suite motion after Students’ Union poll shows majority of city in favour
The Students’ Union released a poll Mar. 3 which showed Calgarians’ support for secondary suites in an attempt to influence City Council. Four days later, City Council made minor adjustments to the secondary suites bylaw, but Mayor Naheed Nenshi’s proposal to approve the creation of secondary suites in areas that currently allow only single-family homes… Continue reading New Council still won’t pass secondary suite motion after Students’ Union poll shows majority of city in favour
Election SWAT 2011
Every year, we see tonnes of posters sprayed across walls in anticipation of the SU election. Some posters are good. Some are bad. The Gauntlet Election SWAT team, consisting of Isaac “Techno” Azuelos, Brent “Cynic” Constantin and Andy “Sunny” Williams, brave the horrid conditions to offer a constructively critical perspective on SU election candidates’ posters.… Continue reading Election SWAT 2011
SU looks to trademark Bermuda Shorts Day
Last April, The Back Alley Night Club had hundreds of students click “attending” to their unofficial Bermuda Shorts Day event on Facebook. The Students’ Union is trying to put a stop to this ‘marketing scheme’ for their end of the year event by trademarking BSD. “Every year, multiple Calgary clubs advertise an after party for… Continue reading SU looks to trademark Bermuda Shorts Day
Students’ Union backs mayor’s proposal for secondary suites
The Students’ Union is working with Mayor Naheed Nenshi to relax regulations regarding secondary suites. Nenshi is proposing secondary suites be legalized in all Calgary neighbourhoods, but that they should be subject to three conditions — the suite must meet all health and safety codes; the landlord must provide a parking spot, though this will… Continue reading Students’ Union backs mayor’s proposal for secondary suites
Enrolment increases to record numbers
The University of Calgary announced record enrolment at the school with 30,838 attending students, compared to 27,763 in 2007, an increase of over 11 per cent. U of C registrar and associate vice-provost enrolment David Johnston said the boost is largely due to increased retention rather than new students entering the school. “As the economy… Continue reading Enrolment increases to record numbers
Higher student debt loads and default rates
“Your lovin’ gives me a thrill but your lovin’ don’t pay my bills. Now give me money, that’s what I want!” The Beatles had it right, even back in the ’60s. In August, the federal government came close to hitting a $15 billion cap on the amount of loans it can give to students and… Continue reading Higher student debt loads and default rates
Wildrose promises predictable tuition
Wildrose Alliance Party leader Danielle Smith presented her party’s outline for post-secondary education in Alberta during a noon presentation at MacEwan Student Centre on Oct. 4. During a speech to students in attendance over the lunch hour, Smith prioritized a loan forgiveness program for students of high-demand professions remaining in the province. She also committed… Continue reading Wildrose promises predictable tuition
SU executives plan for upcoming year
Ever wondered what the Student’s Union does? The SU executives have been in office for four months now, but what have they accomplished so far? Every four months, the Students’ Union executives deliver a report to the 68th Student Legislative Council in order to keep the SU accountable to their strategic plan for the year.… Continue reading SU executives plan for upcoming year
Provincial lobby group calls for university funding
By Amy Badry
The Council of Alberta University students, a post-secondary lobby group of which the University of Calgary is a member, recently released recommendations and policy goals for the year. They hope that despite the recession, schools will see additional provincial funding. “Thus far it has been positive,” said CAUS chair and Students’ Union vice-president external Hardave… Continue reading Provincial lobby group calls for university funding