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May 22, 2013
  How to make a movie in 24 hours
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Many filmmakers dream of a chance to make it big, to be in a position where they have the money, equipment and time to make anything their hearts desire. But sometimes, having limited time and resources can be just as useful — limitation often breeds creativity. Discovering what can be accomplished in only a day is the idea behind the 24 Hour Film Race, which challenges filmmakers around the world to write, shoot and edit a film in a 24-hour period.


May 16, 2013
  Arts enrolment cutPDF files may take a moment to load

Enrolment will be reduced at the University of Calgary as the faculties of arts, nursing and medicine will accept fewer students in the upcoming year. Provost and vice-president academic Dru Marshall announced the reductions at a budget meeting held in the MacEwan Hall Ballroom where plans to deal with the recent provincial post-secondary budget cuts were discussed. 


May 15, 2013
  An open letter to our parentsPDF files may take a moment to load

Dear baby boomers,


You have been writing a lot about us Millenials lately. You’ve been publishing plenty of articles about how lazy and entitled we are in Time, The Globe and Mail, MacLean’s and other publications. But, for your sake, please give us a break. 


Millenials are people born in either the 1980s or 1990s. We are the children of you baby boomers — a clan of information-age natives who grew up with unparalleled wealth and comfort compared to previous generations. 


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April 11, 2013
  Engineers-to-be show off their skillsPDF files may take a moment to load

The 2013 University of Calgary Schulich School of Engineering Capstone Design Fair occurred on April 9. Over 50 teams comprised of fourth-year engineering students developed and designed unique projects to showcase their engineering skills.


In Canada, all fourth-year engineering students must develop a Capstone project. This year was the first time first-year students also participated with design projects.


There was a large variety of projects at the fair, ranging from renewable energy to remote controlled drones.


March 28, 2013
  U of C’s new international strategyPDF files may take a moment to load

The University of Calgary unveiled its new International Strategy on March 25, 2013, with goals of increasing the U of C’s international prestige. The strategy is part of the 
U of C’s Eyes High strategic goal of becoming a top five Canadian research university by 2016.


March 28, 2013
  White male authorities to determine what we can doPDF files may take a moment to load

The U.S. Supreme Court has been deliberating a
Californian case regarding gay marriage. The court must determine whether or not to allow gay marriage in California.


“It’s about time someone made a decision on this,” said traditional marriage supporter Norman Greigson. “I’m tired about hearing deliberation on this. Finally someone can tell me if what I believe is right or not.”


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March 27, 2013
  Earning their wingsPDF files may take a moment to load

As the University of Calgary’s drama department’s 2012–13 season draws to a close, students prepare for one last performance — one where they are in charge.


March 21, 2013
  The silent genocidePDF files may take a moment to load

In June 2011, Pakistan and Aghanistan militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi issued an open letter calling for the systematic extermination of the Shiite population of Pakistan. The letter, translated from Urdu, read, “Pakistan means land of the pure, and the Shiites have no right to be here . . . our mission [in Pakistan] is the abolition of this impure sect and people from every city . . . every corner of Pakistan.

March 07, 2013
  Exploring the range of new Canadian theatre PDF files may take a moment to load

The four plays presented by Alberta Theatre Projects at the 27th Annual Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays demonstrate the ways playwrights are examining contemporary society.


March 07, 2013
  Keepin’ it fresh in New OrleansPDF files may take a moment to load

This week’s feature is the second in a four part series on food security. The first part looked at a Canadian perspective on food security, and this week looks at organic farms in New Orleans. Stay tuned for how to reduce and recycle food waste in the next two weeks.

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