THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
By Ashleigh Mattern September 4, 2009
A new University of Saskatchewan iPhone and iPod Touch application is getting the computer science department national attention.
The app, called iUSask, is the first of its kind in Canada. It features class schedules, campus news, the library catalogue, a campus map and more. The current version features 12 unique buttons, with four more being added with the next update.
By Ishmael N. Daro September 2, 2009
Horst Zoller is a horologist, a member of a shrinking group of people skilled in repairing timepieces. He has been fixing watches for almost five decades, starting as an apprentice in 1960.
Zoller’s store, House of Time, mostly serves people over 30. And with the rise of cell phones and other technologies, he has noticed a decline in business.
“In the last five years, I’d say it’s probably down by 20, maybe 30 per cent,” he said.
By The Sheaf September 2, 2009
With the help of a U of S campus group, Saskatoon’s apartment dwellers may soon get more than a good view from their rooftops. The group, called Rooted, was created to promote food security and community building efforts in Saskatoon. One goal of Rooted is to find city space not currently being used and turn it into productive land.
By Ashleigh Mattern August 26, 2009
Jan Gehl is a world-renowned architect involved in projects on every continent except Antarctica. Now he’s hoping to leave his mark in Saskatoon. On Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, Gehl is getting involved with Saskatoon residents, giving two lectures, meeting with city officials and sitting down with students. Gehl’s work focuses on making urban life “lively, healthy, diverse, sustainable and safe.” …
By The Sheaf August 26, 2009
One of the joys of summertime is the abundance of fresh garden vegetables.
Thanks to the many community gardens throughout the city, those without yard space are still able to grow their own. But the future looks uncertain for the Nutana Community Garden. Their lease on the current location behind the Broadway Roastery is up this year, and the land has been slated for condo development…
By The Sheaf August 26, 2009
TANNARA YELLAND Associate News Editor Today’s economic standstill has one important potential
By Rory MacLean July 21, 2009
Thanks to the efforts of a group of radical professors, the content in your textbooks could soon be downloaded as cheaply as music.
By Ashleigh Mattern July 21, 2009
The Islamic Republic of Iran has been in turmoil since the June 12 presidential elections.
Two hours after the polls closed, authorities announced Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won the presidency with 60 per cent of the votes. The announcement prompted protests from supporters of main opposition candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi.
All three of the opposition candidates have suggested the election was rigged, and more recently, former presidents Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Mohammad Khatami also noted their dissatisfaction with the results. Countries around the world, including Canada, also doubt the validity of the election results.