The Gateway http://thegatewayonline.ca/ en New Dean of Science has high hopes for his faculty http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/new_dean_of_science_has_high_hopes_for_his_faculty

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.

]]> Opinion Sun, 20 May 2012 12:33:14 -07:00 Poll Position http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/poll_position For the first time in decades, there’s a provincial election in Alberta that’s at least somewhat interesting — while every vote since the early ‘70s has been an almost foregone conclusion, there’s finally some movement in the polls this year.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:53:13 -07:00 Students report new residence inspections http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/residence_services_inspections

Students living in University of Alberta residences are reporting a new set of inspections following allegations of unsanitary living conditions in HUB Mall, but Residence Services is claiming the inspections have been in place for years. 

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:45:47 -07:00 Dean of Science looks back at 10 years of leadership http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/gregory_taylor_profile

Gregory Taylor has a love-hate relationship with ties.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:44:17 -07:00 Cuts in agriculture funding a concern for U of A research http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/agriculture_cuts

A University of Alberta dean says that recognizing the importance of agricultural research is a growing challenge, following $309 million in cuts over three years in this year’s federal budget to Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:43:43 -07:00 Faculty of Medicine recruits new dean http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/new_dean_of_medicine A new dean is set to take the helm of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry following a rocky year that saw former dean Philip Baker resign over allegations of plagiarism.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:42:28 -07:00 Professor competes for Senate seat http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/ian_urquhart_profile Ian Urquhart has a problem with partisan politics.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:41:49 -07:00 Students take giant creative steps in latest design exhibit http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/giant_steps_exhibit

Graduation is a giant step for students, making it a fitting title for the University of Alberta’s design program’s graduate exhibit.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:40:28 -07:00 Animal enclosures designed by U of A students in Valley Zoo partnership http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/valley_zoo_partnership University of Alberta students in the Department of Animal Health are building African jungles for lions and Arctic environments for sea lions — right in the middle of Edmonton.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:39:26 -07:00 Lab set to be coldest in Canada http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/coldest_lab_in_canada

A University of Alberta physicist’s laboratory is set to become the coldest place in Canada thanks a new piece of specialized equipment.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:36:28 -07:00 Mustard seed a possible new food preservative http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/mustard_seed_research A University of Alberta student has discovered a compound from a mustard seed that could potentially be used as a natural food preservative.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:35:39 -07:00 Take the student experience into your own hands http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/student_experience It’s been another rough year for the University of Alberta as an institution. Staff cuts, funding from the provincial government that isn’t enough, and controversy over Occupy protests and honorary degrees. And of course, with larger class sizes and shrinking faculty, there’s the declining student experience to worry about.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:33:17 -07:00 The U of A has more important things that need regulating http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/stuff_the_su_should_be_regulating

Students’ Council decided that the SU should lobby the university to restrict smoking on campus last week. Here are some other ideas, while they’re at it.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:32:29 -07:00 Screw reality, I have cubes http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/minecraft_is_better_than_real_life

One year ago, I wanted to leave the world behind. This society wasn’t made for people like me. I scoured the globe for a suitable land where I could start anew, away from civilization. But the solution was right in front of me all along: Minecraft.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:31:44 -07:00 SU-Lister relationship doesn’t have to be strained http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/lhsa1

With the University of Alberta administration barring the Residence Hall Association from formal participation in its Residence Budget Advisory Committee, the main consultation body for rent increases, some good can come out of this for Lister residents.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:25:45 -07:00 Danielle Dollars could be better spent http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/danielle_dollars It’s election season in Alberta again. But rather than going through the motions just to anoint a new conservapope, a challenger has entered the ring. Danielle Smith and the Wildrose Party have certainly shaken up the political establishment with stronger right-wing message and policies than the current Progressive Conservatives.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:23:05 -07:00 Election options fail to impress http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/election_options_fail_to_impress

It’s provincial election time. In theory, you should care. In reality, you probably don’t.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:22:49 -07:00 The comprehensive guide to doing nothing this summer http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/how_to_have_an_awesome_summer Summer is almost here. After that final exam hurdle, thousands of students will be free from school and faced with an entire four months of summer. Although it seems like fun, finding ways to spend your time during those four months can be daunting. That’s why I’m here to teach you how to have an awesome summer.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:21:38 -07:00 The Marble Pedestal — Indoors http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/the_marble_pedestal_indoors It’s finally spring, which means the weather is getting warmer, the snow is disappearing and the sun is out longer every day; all of this makes me appreciate the greatest piece of nature even more, the indoors.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:21:15 -07:00 The Burlap Sack — Baby Boomers http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/the_burlap_sack_baby_boomers In their continued quest to leave this world a harder, more disappointing place for you to live, those rascally Baby Boomers have once again found a way to save themselves some money while shortchanging the rest of the country, earning themselves a place in the Burlap Sack.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:18:14 -07:00 Joel Plaskett stretches his songwriting muscles in the pursuit of imperfection http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/joel_plaskett

Joel Plaskett is still constantly learning through his craft — and this time around, he’s taking a lesson in artistic efficiency.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:12:31 -07:00 The Big Foldy Painting of Death http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/the_big_foldy_painting_of_death

At six feet tall and 127 feet long, artist Ian Forbes’ painting The Big Foldy Painting of Death is a tremendous work, both in stature and in style.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:11:43 -07:00 Shane Koyczan turns inner thoughts into spoken word art http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/shane_koyczan Shane Koyczan is a man of so many words, after 13 years of sharing them, he still has plenty left.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:10:25 -07:00 Fashion Streeters: Kate Ma http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/fashion_streeters_kate_ma The Gateway seeks out the most fashionable people on campus.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:09:34 -07:00 The Wooden Sky reaches for new creative heights http://thegatewayonline.ca/article/view/the_wooden_sky

For Wooden Sky frontman Gavin Gardiner, a mellower sound was a natural reaction to spending more time at home.

]]> Opinion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:08:14 -07:00