By Simran Kaler , September 18 2017 —
When was the last time you stopped to look at a statue? Or bothered read about its historical significance?
The riots that broke out last month in Charlottesville over the decision to … Read the rest
By Simran Kaler, February 7 2017 —
Calgary’s former Langevin Bridge — named after Hector-Louis Langevin, a Father of Confederation and an initiator of the residential school system — was recently renamed to Reconciliation Bridge. The name change is intended … Read the rest
By Simran Kaler, October 18 2016 —
With midterms underway, many students are hiding under their beds or spending all hours of the day at TFDL, coffee in hand. If there was a magic potion to make you smarter or … Read the rest
By Simran Kaler, October 11 2016 —
On Sept. 30, the Werklund School of Education and the Alberta provincial government encouraged students to wear orange shirts in honour of residential school survivors. This can in no way atone for the … Read the rest
By Simran Kaler, March 15 2016 —
Pisces
(Feb. 19 – March 20)
If a snowman ask you to journey to his winter wonderland after class, politely decline. He’ll probably melt by then and that’s an awkward interaction you will … Read the rest
Simran Kaler, March 1, 2016 —
The lack of women in science, technology, engineering and math subjects is an ongoing problem. Women are discouraged from pursuing STEM fields, facing problems like harassment, discrimination and wage gaps. And this problem is … Read the rest
By Simran Kaler, November 17 2015 —
Scorpio
(Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)
If you come across a ladder, climb one step and there will be chocolate in your future. Climb three steps and there will be nuts in your … Read the rest
