We, as University of Calgary students, have written an open letter to the Board of Governors asking them to vote no to the proposed tuition hikes. The letter was released on Monday, Dec. 4 and has gathered over 325 signatures … Read the rest
People are left without basic human needs. Hospitals, refugee camps, and neighbourhoods all flattened, leaving thousands among thousands dead. All in broad daylight, yet many people turn a blind eye.
When discussing the Israeli agenda and the voices of Jewish … Read the rest
On Oct.7, Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel’s southern border from Gaza, massacring over 1,400 people, leaving more than 4,500 wounded, and abducting upwards of 240 hostages.
One of the deadliest scenes unfolded at a music festival along the Israel-Gaza border. A … Read the rest
June marks the beginning of pride month, a time that commences the wave of rainbow-covered corporation logos, reposts of queer-owned businesses on social media, and of course, the pride parades. The dazzle, shimmer, and colourful scenery commemorates the deep culture … Read the rest
Your tuition is going up. Again.
For the fourth consecutive year, the university is planning to increase your tuition. After three consecutive increases well above inflation, students are now being asked to pay another 5.5 per cent. International students are … Read the rest
Tel-Aviv, Israel-born Shira Haas, who will play Sabra in Captain America: New World Order, has become one of Israel’s most celebrated actresses. While this is not the first time Marvel has cast a Jewish character, Sabra is the first obviously … Read the rest
In the most recent round of budget cuts at the University of Calgary, the administration decided to reduce caretaking shifts from four down to two.
This comes after three consecutive years of cuts to caretaking staff, including the abolishment of … Read the rest
When the university administration makes a commitment to students, the Students’ Union (SU) expects that promise to be fulfilled. The university has failed to honour promises made to students around allowing the Credit Granted (CG) option to be applicable to … Read the rest
Many Calgarians have benefited from the effects of fluoride in our water with fewer dental fees and tooth decay in our adult life. It is now time to pay it forward to the next generation. Nine years ago, our city … Read the rest
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the world’s most complex geopolitical conflicts. One would imagine that a multifaceted conflict such as this would deserve thoughtful discourse.
However, complexity and nuance does not fit into the tidy narrative of “oppressor versus … Read the rest