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March 14, 2013
  CompostingPDF files may take a moment to load

This week’s feature is the third in a four-part series on food security. The first part looked at a Canadian perspective, the second looked at organic farms in New Orleans. This week’s is about the benefit of composting food waste. Stay tuned for how to reduce inorganic food waste next week.

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November 15, 2012
  Critical concerns about MacHall kitchensPDF files may take a moment to load

MacEwan Student Centre is the heart of the University of Calgary. An average of 30,000 people eat, study or socialize in MSC every day. With 20 food vendors, three restaurants and two convenience stores, MSC is a lifeline for U of C students. Health and safety standards need to be met in a building as bustling as MSC. However, recent Alberta Health Services health and safety inspection reports show health code violations at U of C food locations.


October 25, 2012
  Doors to the Arts Lounge stay shutPDF files may take a moment to load

After two years of planning and construction, the Arts Lounge, which was set to open on October 26, will be postponed.


The Arts Lounge will offer students in the faculty of arts — the largest faculty at the University of Calgary — a space to meet and study.


January 17, 2013
  SU midterm review: VP Operations and FinancePDF files may take a moment to load

The U of C’s SU is a devoted group of students who advocate on behalf of the student body. They sit on many decision-making and administrative groups at the university.


This year’s executive team have set out attainable goals, but with only four months left in their positions, time is slowly slipping away for them to finish what they set out to do.

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January 10, 2013
  Keeping it green in 2013PDF files may take a moment to load

The University of Calgary’s Students’ Union has introduced biodegradable cutlery and “compost educators” to the MacEwan Student Centre this semester in an effort to reduce waste on campus. 


October 04, 2012
  Stör reopens with new optionsPDF files may take a moment to load

After months of renovations, Stör reopened on September 10. Stör is larger and will now be selling healthier food options.


Currently, there are few products within the store, but as the weeks go on it will be at capacity with new options.


“There is a small amount of product in Stör right now, but we are expanding our fresh food selection,” said University of Calgary Students’ Union vice-president operations and finance Scott Weir.


October 27, 2011
  Trick or Eat for people's needsPDF files may take a moment to load

On Oct. 31, 500 costumed students -- more than double from last year -- are expected to fill the MacHall Ballroom to register for this year's annual Trick or Eat event.

Students will head to the communities of Scenic Acres, Varsity, Silver Springs, Edgemont and Charleswood to knock on doors, only they won't be asking for candy.

Trick or Eat volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food items which will be donated to both the Students' Union Campus Food Bank and the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank.

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