November 17, 2009

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Darwin’s sexy science makes sweet melody

November 19, 2009 - 12:59am

The field of evolutionary psychology is often described as unique for its salacious mixing of sexual nuances and the fact of scientific discourse, but for Jay Ingram, U of A alumnus and host of the science news broadcast Daily Planet, there’s another discipline perfectly paired with the habitually book-bound topic.

Western view of Taliban blinded

November 19, 2009 - 2:08am

The western world watched this past August as the Middle East’s most recent democratic pilot project, Afghanistan, went to the polls to exercise their right to vote. Unfortunately, watching was all they really did.

The Cat Empire claws way back to Canada

November 19, 2009 - 4:40am

As the trees finish shedding their leaves and the threat of snow grows ever closer up here in Canada, those upside-down Aussies are slowly transitioning into a hot, sunny summer. It’s tough to imagine that anyone would willingly hop on a plane and trade seasons, but that’s exactly what vocalist and percussionist Felix Riebl and his five bandmates from The Cat Empire are doing.

Hardwood Pandas return home after B.C. sweep

November 18, 2009 - 11:40pm

Fresh off a pair of victories on the west coast against the fifth-ranked Victoria Vikes and the UBC Thunderbirds, the hoop Pandas return home for a pair of heavyweight tilts with the fourth-ranked Regina Cougars.

New restriction on graduate student pay will be tied to scholarships

November 19, 2009 - 12:33am

A cap on graduate stipends at the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta could see some students receive less departmental funding just because they’ve earned a scholarship.

Council Forum — November 19, 2009

November 19, 2009 - 12:26am

The U of A administration pays a visit to talk of deficits and differentials, President Mathewson speaks on student surveys, and the SU minds the gap: all in this week’s Council Forum.

Campus Crime Beat — November 19, 2009

November 19, 2009 - 12:13am

I want my grandpa!

Just after 4 a.m. on November 14, a resident of Newton Place reported that a non-affiliated female followed her into the building wanting to visit her grandfather. CSS attended and upon searching the building located three street youth sleeping at the top of a stairwell. One of the youth was placed under arrest for trespassing and later released with a summons. Another was found to have a knife in his possession and was subsequently trespassed. The group was escorted off of University property.

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Storytelling Sing Along

November 6, 2009 - 4:36pm

From the initial stages of set construction to the many dress rehearsals leading up to the opening night performance, putting together an opera is an extensive production. For those who have been to the opera, it's definitely a worthwhile experience; for those who still remain skeptical, however, it's easier to appreciate the show knowing the work that goes into making it possible.