By Aymen Sherwani, March 15 2023—
The Koh-i-Noor diamond has recently reappeared in the news, this time due to controversy surrounding the U.K.’s Queen-consort Camilla Parker-Bowles’ desire to wear the colonial-era gemstone embedded in her coronation crown, despite calls for … Read the rest
By Mah Noor, September 7, 2021—
The Calgary Zoo announced the beginning of the construction of a new Wildlife Conservation Centre in June, earlier this year. The new centre, located south of Strathmore, will be critical for the continuation and … Read the rest
By Mah Noor, July 15 2021—
Once again, Muslim Canadians were reminded that, while they may be citizens of Canada, not everyone accepts their presence here. This reminder came as an attack by a white terrorist against a Muslim family. … Read the rest
By Mah Noor, April 6 2021—
The Parkinson’s Healthy Living Program was brought to the Scholar’s Academy at the University of Calgary by program lead Adam Retsinas as a community service project.
Retsinas has a long history of working with … Read the rest
By Mah Noor, February 20 2021—
In Canada, many individuals, including immigrants, communicate only through the dominant language — English — even if it is not their first or most proficient language. The loss of language has become increasingly concerning … Read the rest
By Mah Noor, November 18 2020 —
It seems surreal that where only bottles and bags used to litter our neighbourhoods, we now see masks and gloves joining the ranks of that refuse as well.
The environmental impact of our … Read the rest
By Mah Noor, September 22 2020 —
Neuroscience has come a long way from its rudimentary origins in cutting out parts of the brain as treatment for various illnesses and afflictions.
Today, University of Calgary’s own Dr. Wilten Nicola is … Read the rest
By Mah Noor, September 8 2020 —
On August 28, Chadwick Boseman passed away due to colon cancer at the age of 43. Boseman had been struggling with this illness in secret for four years while continuing on as if nothing … Read the rest
By Mah Noor, September 3 2020 —
With the onset of COVID-19, many have had to adapt and figure out how to navigate virtual spaces as we find ourselves faced with continuing social distancing protocols. To deal with this, the … Read the rest
By Mah Noor, July 15 2020 —
As Calgary continues to reopen various businesses, some farmers’ markets have decided to open their doors to customers as well. They may look a little different as they work to maintain heavy sanitation … Read the rest
