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By Sarah Dorchak

Unexpected problems with renovations to the MacEwan Student Centre continue to delay the opening of several new food vendors in the space. Originally scheduled to open this September, the businesses are now slated to open sometime before Christmas. “Some issues that arose were issues with a new fire code and leasing terms,” said Students’ Union… Continue reading Unexpected problems delay Mac Hall renovations

By Sarah Dorchak

“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

By Sarah Dorchak

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

By Sarah Dorchak

Imagine writing a paper comparing Princess Peach and Ms. PacMan on feminist ideals, or comparing Link’s epic journey in Ocarina of Time with Homer’s Odyssey. Such courses do exist, but soon study materials will be made available in the Taylor Family Library on the building’s New Media floor. The library aims to increase student access… Continue reading Video game centre installed on campus

By Sarah Dorchak

After a brief hiatus vice-president Alyssa Stacey and others are working to revive the Canadian Roundtable on Academic Materials. CRAM brought together student unions from across the country to discuss ways to help keep academic material costs down for students. CRAM was created to bring attention to the high costs of textbooks and course packs.… Continue reading Lobby group hopes to lower text prices

By Sarah Dorchak

Whether it’s due to a lack of financial, educational or even motivational backing, a post-secondary education can seem out of reach for many Aboriginal youth. The Native Ambassador Post-Secondary Initiative program, based out of the university’s Native Centre, is working to change that. NAPI works through educational outreach and leadership training to help inspire youth… Continue reading Native ambassador program reaches out to youth

By Sarah Dorchak

With a bright sky and sunlight dancing on bicycle spokes, the Calgary tour de nuit Society kicked off their second annual Ride the Road event last weekend. The race, along with a bike festival, aims to promote the Calgary cycling community and advocate for more cycling-focused infrastructure. “There are few other organizations around the world… Continue reading Cyclists unite to advocate common interests

By Sarah Dorchak

Big, heavy and costly. No, not your newly-fixed Xbox. While it may be sunny, with classes the last thing on your mind, textbook hunting soon begins again. Each semester students flock to the bookstore to capture their knowledge-filled prey at high prices. But what about those free-range hunters — students that try to save a… Continue reading The textbook hunter’s dilemma: new or used?

By Sarah Dorchak

Throughout the past academic year, the university’s financial management has been under review and attack. From Harvey Weingarten’s payout to the research grant fiasco, the University of Calgary has received negative and critical attention. However, there have been some positive steps to correct these past mistakes. To recap, a February report from a council of… Continue reading Research finance proposal a step in the right direction