On Mon., Feb. 28, Federal Finance Minister Paul Martin announced the 2000 budget–one that includes a $2.5 billion injection in transfer payments to the provinces for health care and post-secondary education over the next four years. "It really puts the ball back in the province’s court right now because they’ve been so often saying they… Continue reading Federal budget gives provinces $2.5B
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The Beach: A dream destroyed
By R. Paul Dyck
A big-name star, an acclaimed director, and a movie based on a best-selling novel–sounds like a match made in heaven. It is this idea of paradise that is explored in The Beach, a film that takes the audience on a journey where perfection is corrupted by the lusts and desires of the human heart. Yet… Continue reading The Beach: A dream destroyed
Unruly, unintelligible protests do less for the student movement
By now, most of you have probably heard that you will pay about $150 more next year for tuition than this year (65 per cent of the maximum possible increase). I hope you’re angry and that you let the people really responsible for this continued pillage on your resources know what you think. I hope… Continue reading Unruly, unintelligible protests do less for the student movement
The symphony, cheap
Students with an extra $50 in their pockets can now witness the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance of Holst’s The Planets from the Jack Singer Concert Hall’s choir loft. A special offer from the CPO will allow students to enjoy the last five concerts of this season’s Classics Series. The upcoming concerts present an eclectic repertoire… Continue reading The symphony, cheap
Herald workers sit pretty
Editors, the Gauntlet, I was amused to read Creaser’s closing remarks in her report noting that because only two of Canada’s large dailies are non-union, replacement workers may have a hard time finding jobs when the strike is settled. Of the 90 or so people currently at work in our newsroom producing the same amount… Continue reading Herald workers sit pretty
Renowned j-man Gwynne Dyer speaks at the U
By R. Paul Dyck
Canada’s role in Kosovo and East Timor was just one issue addressed by renowned journalist Gwynne Dyer last week at the University of Calgary. On Oct. 28, Dyer, a Canadian journalist and war historian, spoke at MacEwan Student Centre about the changing world of international politics and the impact of these changes on Canadian foreign… Continue reading Renowned j-man Gwynne Dyer speaks at the U
Expansion canceled
“All they had to do was sign a paper–and instead they faxed a letter that destroyed the building process.”This is how Students’ Union President Paul Galbraith describes the events which led to the most recent, and the most dramatic, postponement of MacEwan Student Centre expansion.Although the project has been on the drawing board for several… Continue reading Expansion canceled
Hits and misses of Mac Hall expansion
Oct. 12, 1995 Hits: The Students’ Union 1995 fall by-election takes place, and students vote in favour of MacEwan Student Centre expansion. By expanding and renovating, the SU hopes to provide more lounge space and give cjsw, nutv and the SU used bookstore a permanent home. Two new food court outlets and Max’s Cafe will… Continue reading Hits and misses of Mac Hall expansion
Next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways
By Mary Chan
The University of Calgary finalized and signed the Pepsi deal this week, after signing a letter of intent with the soft drink company over a year ago.“I believe the contract has been signed,” said U of C Executive Director for Community Relations Stuart Reid. “I imagine within the last few days.”“[With] a letter of intent,… Continue reading Next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways