An SLC meeting took place on Aug. 6, focused on Resolution 82.07 — the Amendments to the Students’ Union (SU) Elections Policy. Per Section 32 (1) of the Elections Policy, a mandatory annual review of the policy document is to be conducted by the General Manager and Chief Returning Officer
On July 4, the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) released the results of a newly commissioned report detailing the challenges faced by post-secondary students when accessing federal financial aid. CASA — a non-profit federal lobbying organization composed of post-secondary student associations across Canada — acts as a voice
On July 3, the University of Calgary hosted its annual President’s Stampede BBQ on the Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL) quad from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participants were encouraged to dress in Western attire as they engaged in line dancing, live music and a
An emergent fan-favourite, the Dog Bowl has become a staple at the Calgary Stampede and delivers lively, family-friendly fun and entertainment. The Dog Bowl debuted in 2016 – preceded by SuperDogs which ran for 37 years at Calgary Stampede. Both shows involve highly-trained dog athletes performing stunt acts
An SLC meeting took place on July 9, focused on the special General Faculties Council (GFC) caucus. This meeting was set to happen on July 10 between the Students’ Union (SU) and the GFC board to discuss the incident that occurred on May 9, 2024 – where encampment protestors were confronted
It is a truth universally acknowledged that in Canada, hockey casts a towering shadow over basically every other sport. It even attracts the attention of non-hockey fans, who are drawn by its “Canadian” essence and the chaos that ensues. As a result, lesser-known sports like figure skating are
In an effort to tackle underrepresentation within the neurodivergent community, Dr. Laura St. John, assistant professor at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Kinesiology, works with individuals with intellectual disabilities through adapted physical activity. This specialized approach to physical activity caters to individuals’ specific needs and support considerations. St.
One of the most globally prosperous companies, Sephora has lately become the subject of scrutiny amidst controversy regarding the presence of children and young teenagers in the shop. Reports from frustrated customers state that kids below the age of 13 have been overcrowding stores, disrespecting employees and customers, mishandling expensive
The University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts presented Dance@Noon, a sequence of dance programs choreographed by BFA Dance students in their third year at the University Theatre on Dec. 4, 5 and 6. This marks the first time Dance@Noon is featured as part of
The University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts opens its doors to its production of Shakespeare in Love from Nov. 24 to Dec. 2 at the Reeve Theatre. Based on the 1998 movie of the same name, Shakespeare in Love is a romantic comedy set in 16th-