By Calum Robertson, November 2, 2018 — University has long been known as a place where students can expand their minds and explore their purpose in life. For most, the process culminates in the form of a crisp piece of paper and leads to a moderately well-paying job in a neat little office somewhere. But…
By Stephen Lee, September 6 2018 — This fall semester will look different for returning students due to one significant change to the academic calendar. This year, the University of Calgary condensed Orientation Week into only two days. The change may seem inconsequential, or perhaps even unwelcome with the earlier start of the term, but…
By Joie Atejira, February 14 2017 — As reading week approaches, University of Calgary students are pumped to finally have a whole week off to relax and run away from their responsibilities with only a slight tinge of guilt. However, third-year psychology student Chelsea Thomas swears she’ll use her time wisely this semester. She purchased a Kate…
By Derek Baker, February 14 2017 — As reading week approaches, the envy you feel towards your friend jetting off to Cabo is probably growing stronger. You can attempt to justify the shitty reality of waking up to another -30 C day by taking comfort in the fact that they won’t get anything done. But…
By Chris Adams, May. 22, 2014 — Though a majority of students who completed the Students’ Union survey favour establishing a fall reading week, the SU will not push for one. At least not this year. The survey, conducted in the winter semester, shows students are indecisive about what days they would give up for a…
