Mussel adhesion unearths research gems

Mona Bai, Gateway writer

A University of Alberta researcher is making headlines with his investigation into the adhesive power of mussels — an ability that is yielding an abundance of possibilities for medical and engineering pursuits.

General Faculties Council and Board of Governors Forum — March 20, 2013

April Hudson, News Editor

Michelle Mark, News Editor

General Faculties Council and Board of Governors Forum — March 20

Open House gives South Campus residents last chance for input

April Hudson, News Editor

Last Thursday’s open house for South Campus development gave community members one final chance to offer input on the U of A’s Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) 2013.

U of A program brings sex ed to young women in Uganda

Katelyn Hoffart, Staff Reporter

International Women’s Day may only be one day out of the year, but one student-founded program from the University of Alberta is reaching out all 365 days to provide young Ugandan women with resources and knowledge to address sexual health issues.

U of A protesters rally for action on post-secondary funding

Michelle Mark, News Editor

Upwards of 500 protestors marched from the University of Alberta campus to the Legislature Friday afternoon, rallying in support of the newly formed Coalition for Action on Post-Secondary Education.

Council Forum — March 12, 2013

Michelle Mark, News Editor

“Does anyone have any Advil?”

— Councillor Gensler, after Council had been in session for more than five hours.

Budget Bloodbath: An overview of the Alberta budget 2013

April Hudson, News Editor

Michelle Mark, News Editor

As the university begins to use the term “cuts” for the first time, speculation is flying about what exactly will be cut and how the changes will affect students.

U of A bookstore outlets close doors

Katelyn Hoffart, Staff Reporter

The final chapter is near for two University of Alberta bookstores that will be closing their doors permanently due to their unsustainable level of business.

Vibrator massage holds the answer to vocal cord bliss

Search for larynx massager leads University of Alberta professor to discover solution for vocal cord tension, fatigue or over-use

Alana Willerton, Arts & Culture Editor

Holding a sex toy to your throat could be the answer to improving vocal power and reducing tension in the vocal chords.

Building blocks tear down stereotypes

Caitlin Hart, Gateway Writer

Stereotypes are falling apart every Friday in March in the ETLC Atrium as engineers construct games of giant Jenga to combat stereotypes about their faculty.

Sleepless volunteers brave first night of YESS fundraiser

Andrea Ross, Gateway Staff

Following their first night braving the cold, seven students from the Faculty of Business are preparing for another four nights outside the Business building to raise money for the Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS).

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