By Derek Baker, January 29 2018 —
(With files from Jason Herring)
University of Calgary students will have the opportunity to participate in the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations’ #StudentsLetsAct campaign from Jan. 30 – Feb. 1. According to CASA, the campaign’s … Read the rest
January 18, 2019 —
The start of a new semester brings the customary spiel from instructors during the first day of class about the importance of being an attentive student. This entails the value of actually going to class, taking … Read the rest
There was too much of 2018 to remember, let alone summarize in an intro. It felt like a century crammed into 365 days. Kanye ranted, weed was legalized, Lebron went Hollywood, every A-lister you can think of released an album … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, December 19 2018 —
Alberta’s federal relations have never been overly congenial. From lurking sentiments of the underrepresentation of Western regions in federal politics to overt statements proclaiming “Let the Eastern bastards freeze in the dark,” Western … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, December 3 2018 —
“Have u seen this”
That was a message I received last week, accompanied with a snap of a promotional poster for an upcoming themed Thursden. The sign advertises a tribute night on Dec. … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, November 26 2018 —
Sagittarius
(Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)
You’ll accidentally screenshot a Snapchat story of your junior high ex’s wild night out. You have not talked to them in at least seven years. It be … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, November 9 2018 —
In the height of midterm season, starting and completing a 12-hour puzzle game is probably not the wisest decision. Nevertheless, it’s exactly how I chose to spend my weekend as I was determined … Read the rest
November 8 2018 —
The Alberta New Democratic Party introduced tuition legislation on Oct. 29 that will have a positive impact on students in the province. Amendments to the Post-Secondary Learning Act through Bill 19, titled An Act to Improve … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, November 6 2018 —
There are two forms of political currency to spend when exerting influence over what issues are addressed by parties and politicians.
Campaign donations and your vote.
The former has been rightfully tarred as … Read the rest
The following editorial was written for the upcoming November issue of the Gauntlet print magazine, which was produced prior to the federal funding announcement and revelations published in the Calgary Herald on Oct. 29 of the potential termination of Calgary’s … Read the rest
