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News >

UCalgary tackles gender gap in STEM to prepare for green economy shift

By Vama Saini, November 17 2024—

A recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights a persistent gender gap in STEM education, warning that women risk being sidelined in the green economy without targeted intervention. At the University of … Read the rest

UCalgary’s Active Living introduces sensory-friendly gym space for neurodiverse students

SLC approves SU audit and greenlights lodge renovation extension

Danielle Smith’s proposed Bill of Rights changes spark debate ahead of UCP leadership review

U of C provosts discuss tuition fees and university funding during SLC

Pro-Palestinian groups protest Israeli speaker Eylon Levy at the University of Calgary

The Scotia Place Event Centre to ignite Calgary’s downtown revitalization

Opinions >

The Calgary housing crisis: The woes of a sprawling city

By Alek Anaya, November 17 2024—

On paper, Calgary wasn’t supposed to face a housing crisis. In a place like Hong Kong, it’s easy to understand how fitting a million people onto an 81-square-kilometre island can lead to such a … Read the rest

UCalgary’s groundbreaking approach to addiction recovery support

Charlotte Kates: An opportunist exploiting the Palestinian cause?

Gender identity vs. fair play: Finding balance in athletic competitions

Why are teens faking rare psychiatric disorders online?

Building a supportive campus: UCalgary’s renewed mental health strategy

Embracing obesity as your brand: The fatal flaws of the fat acceptance movement

Voices >

Understanding climate despair with Olivia Vesovich

By Josie Simon, November 20 2024—

Climate despair has become an increasingly familiar response among today’s youth, yet it remains a topic often left unaddressed. On Nov. 8, Olivia Vesovich, a young climate activist, shared her own experience with this … Read the rest

Learning beyond the games: Lessons against ableism from the Paralympics

Here’s how you can start your entrepreneurship journey with The Product Society

Seven women who have led the fight for equality in sports

Beyond borders: Mental health amid global turmoil

The ‘Kokum Calls You’ project: Empowering change through Indigenous wisdom

Mental health initiatives and supports available for the campus community

Arts & Culture >

U of C’s SCPA produces The Wolves and reflects on naivety and togetherness in a soccer-inspired play

By Hannah Caparino, November 20 2024—

The University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts recently produced Sarah DeLappe’s pulitzer-nominated play The Wolves as part of the Drama department’s 2024-2025 season. The play ran from Oct. 18-26 at the … Read the rest

Wordfest 2024: A literary celebration featuring Teresa Wong’s All Our Ordinary Stories

Likhaan celebrates Filipino art and literature in a three-day cultural extravaganza

Experience Resilience at Nickle Galleries

The UCalgary String Quartet celebrates its 30th anniversary

25 iconic sports movies that knock it out of the park

Theatre Calgary’s The Lehman Trilogy is a tale of endurance and certain collapse

Features >

Beyond the border: Why the 2024 U.S. Election matters to Canadian students

By Reyam Jamaleddine, November 4 2024—

The 2024 US presidential elections take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The two main candidates are Donald Trump for the Republican party with JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate and Kamala Harris … Read the rest