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

Dinos’ playoff run ends as they fail to qualify for Nationals

UCalgary is bringing back free parking

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

Opinions >

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

By Josie Simon, November 5 2024—

In today’s contentious social climate, the fat acceptance movement emerges as a controversial force, challenging norms and promoting body positivity. As someone who is obese, I appreciate its embrace of diversity, yet I can’t … Read the rest

Naheed Nenshi’s NDP leadership will transform Alberta politics

Rachel Notley’s vision, Danielle Smith’s spotlight: The Cancer Centre saga

Why the arts matter

Is a university degree still worth the cost?

Letter to the Editor: The University of Calgary continues to play a role in creating an Islamophobia-friendly campus

Witchcraft is making a comeback among GenZ

News >

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

By Nazeefa Ahmed, November 3 2024—

The Oct. 29 Student Legislative Council (SLC) was focused on continuing discussions surrounding the tuition and fees consultation process.The discussion began with a presentation by Provost and Vice President Acadmic Dr. Sandra Davidson and Deputy … Read the rest

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

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

Students’ Union raises concerns over international student visa cuts

Student Wellness Services offering emotion management workshops

Transgender rights advocates raise alarm over proposed anti-trans policies in Alberta

Affordable Market at the U of C offers accessible food, seeks volunteers

Voices >

Seven women who have led the fight for equality in sports

By Reyam Jamaleddine, November 5 2024—

Women in sports aren’t just talented in their craft but they also are powerful in their capacity to transform the social perceptions of women’s role in society. They have faced discrimination in the forms … Read the rest

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

The autumn blues: Academia and romanticization

Breaking taboos: How Amar Singh Chamkila and Amarjot Kaur defied Punjabi norms through music

Survivor’s guilt at the U of C: bearing witness to Middle Eastern tragedies

Arts & Culture >

25 iconic sports movies that knock it out of the park

By Ansharah Shakil, November 4 2024—

When it comes to sports movies, if you love a sport in a film, you’re more likely to love the film. But the best sports movie is one with universal appeal, where you find … Read the rest

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

Alberta Ballet brings a new take on German folklore with the world premiere of Grimm

Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 27: ghoulish grooves

“The kind of event you see in movies”: CUFF’s annual 12-hour Horror Movie Marathon

CJSW’s The Sounds of Radiotown funding drive to support independent radio and connect the Calgary community

Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night captures audiences in a hilarious love square

Features >

Alberta’s proposed transgender policies spark debate over youth health and rights

By Reyam Jamaleddine, October 28 2024—

On Jan. 31, 2024 Alberta Premier Danielle Smith uploaded a video to Youtube titled “Alberta Transgender Policy”. In this video a series of proposed legislations and policies are laid out with the aim of … Read the rest