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Trying on clothes in front of others can lower self-esteem
Jacquelin Gregoire, Gateway Writer
Intense comparisons in change rooms while shopping can be harmful to both customers’ self-esteem and product sales, a University of Alberta study has found.
Alberta’s whitebark pine in danger
U of A researcher examines the impact of beetles on the diminishing trees
Kenan Kigunda, Gateway Writer
Beetle infestations that have ravaged British Columbia forests are now threatening the precarious existence of Alberta’s whitebark pine trees, according to a recent study at the University of Alberta.
Council Forum - March 27, 2012
April Hudson, News Editor
“For lack of a better term — FML.”
– Arts councillor Adam Woods, on why calling by-elections sucks.
U of A President calls for more community input in address
Katelyn Hoffart, Staff Reporter
President Indira Samarasekera’s annual state of the university address on March 22 was a call for action to the University of Alberta community to find new ways to overcome the institution’s “tough financial reality.”
Engineering Faculty gets $3 million from gov’t
Engineering programs are in record demand
April Hudson, News Editor
In the midst of tight financial times, the Faculty of Engineering has been offered some breathing space, with $3 million in funding from the provincial government.
Activist criticizes U of A for water advisory board
Scott Fenwick, Gateway Staff
The leader of a national campaign against the University of Alberta’s decision to grant an honorary degree to a Nestlé Group executive condemned the institution’s leadership further during a visit to campus last Thursday.
Vice-President wins top medical prize
April Hudson, News Editor
Canada’s top medical prize was awarded to one of the University of Alberta’s most esteemed researchers last week.
An Interview with President Indira Samarasekera
Scott Fenwick, Gateway Staff
The Gateway’s Scott Fenwick spoke to President Indira Samarasekera this week regarding comments made by Council of Canadians National Chairperson Maude Barlow when visiting campus March 22. In her speech, Barlow alleged that an external advisory board for the university’s water initiative is ideologically slanted toward privatisation. Read below for the full interview.
Students rally against Quebec tuition hikes
Andrew Jeffrey, Sports Editor
Students protested in solidarity with Quebec students facing tuition hikes last week, calling it a Red Square rally.
The human nature of plants blossoms in documentary
Victoria Pham, Gateway Writer
A University of Alberta professor has taken his fascination with the behaviour of the natural environment from the lab to the television screen.
Winning at cheating: a not so comprehensive guide
03/30/2012
Life is hard. There’s no secret or manual — we’re all just sort of playing it by ear. There’s no right or wrong way to go through life, just an easy way and a hard way. The hard way involves work, dedication, motivation, aggravation, archaeological excavation, rhyming skills, etc. So we can all agree the hard way is way too hard. It’s clear you need to take the easy way out. After all, with great effort comes great responsibility.
New Dean of Science has high hopes for his faculty
05/20/2012
Artificial intelligence has been the focus of Jonathan Schaeffer’s research during his past 28 years at the University of Alberta, but his new role as Dean of Science will rely solely on his own intelligence.
The Gateway Opinion Podcast Sells Out!
For the final show of the year, Ryan, Darcy and Adrian sit down for an hour and talk about stuff they like.
