By Fabian Mayer, July 23 2015 —
The Students’ Union is opening its own food vendor in MacHall serving tacos and curly fries. It will replace Smoke’s Poutinerie, which has been closed since spring.
Though not finalized, the SU is … Read the rest
The 2015 Polaris Prize short list was announced July 16. The annual award, selected by a panel of 11 Canadian music journalists, recognizes exceptional Canadian full-length albums. Factors like sales or genre aren’t taken into consideration — the albums are … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, July 23 2105 —
The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO) will open its doors to the public for late-night stargazing sessions this summer as part of their annual Milky Way Nights event.
The RAO is a research and … Read the rest
Canada’s premiers and territorial leaders were in St. John’s, Newfoundland last week to discuss the Canadian energy strategy. While the leaders eventually agreed on a vague outline for Canada’s energy future that addressed both environmental and energy sector concerns, it … Read the rest
By Clara Sadler, July 23 2015 —
Canadian experimental film series Fresh Short Shorts will showcase new and old videos on Broken City’s patio until August 19.
Inspired by the success of last year’s The Alphabetic Order of Things, an … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, July 23 2015 —
Leon Bridges’ debut album Coming Home was released this year, but it sounds like it came straight from the ’60s. The 25-year-old Texan presents a catchy collection of soulful rhythm and blues tunes. … Read the rest
By Claudia Wong, July 23 2015 —
Researchers at the University of Calgary have fitted a rooster with 3D printed prosthetics. Foghorn the rooster was picked up last winter by Calgary Animal and Bylaw Services after losing his feet to … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 23 2015 —
Students hoping to get an appointment at MacHall’s optometrist will soon have shorter wait times as Campus Vision is expanding into the space currently occupied by the nickel copiers.
The copiers, where students … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 23 2015 —
The University of Calgary aims to divert 80 per cent of its waste from landfills by the year 2020 as part of their sustainability goals.
Recently hired recycling and solid waste coordinator Teresa … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 23 2015 —
Negotiations for a new MacHall lease agreement between the university and the Students’ Union are entering their third year. The agreement governs how space is used in the building and who is responsible … Read the rest
