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Nazeefa Ahmed, Editor-in-Chief * President: As moderator of the Presidential Debate, I abstain from endorsing either candidate. * VP Academic: Abstain due to a conflict of interest * VP internal: NO for Lorraine Ndovi * While Lorraine emphasizes advocacy and student diversity, her platform lacks specific, actionable steps for implementing her ideas.

14 literary love stories for Valentine’s Day

14 literary love stories for Valentine’s Day

These 14 couples share some of the best love stories in the pages of a book, romantic but still grounded enough to be believable.  1. Elizabeth and Darcy, Pride and Prejudice The blueprint for so many romances that came after them, Elizabeth and Darcy need no introduction. They remain one

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A spotlight on U of C talent in Our Town

A spotlight on U of C talent in Our Town

Thomas Wilder’s timeless three-act play Our Town was first written in 1938, and has enjoyed continued success since its debut, inspiring revivals even now. SCPA will be presenting their own production of Our Town from Feb. 7-15, directed by Assistant Professor Jane MacFarlane.  Our Town is narrated

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Alberta Ballet welcomes Dance Theatre of Harlem for a highly-anticipated show

Alberta Ballet welcomes Dance Theatre of Harlem for a highly-anticipated show

If dance is a language, then ballet is the kind that has historically carried certain exclusive expectations of what people speak it. Multi-ethnic ballet company Dance Theatre of Harlem has sought to fight against those expectations since it was first founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook.

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14 of the most iconic kisses on television

14 of the most iconic kisses on television

A good kiss on television is the culmination of episodes of build-up, a pivotal moment for the plot or a record-breaking moment in television. These couples have those qualities in spades. Nick and Jess, New Girl (season 2, episode 15) Jake Johnson and Zooey Deschanel’s unparalleled chemistry

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Understanding contraception over time

Understanding contraception over time

Contraceptives have come a long way in the last couple of years, from the pull-out method being the only thing available at the time to the syringe method to devices like condoms and diaphragms becoming available to the creation of the birth control pill. While early methods were either

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VRCORE Education partners with ISS National Lab to expand space education

VRCORE Education partners with ISS National Lab to expand space education

Every little kid dreams of going to space and through the virtual reality experience “ISS: Curiosity in Orbit”, they can. This hands-on experience, transforming school gyms into space labs, is being delivered in Canadian and U.S. schools in a partnership with VRCORE Education and the International Space Station

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Why don’t people attend the Women’s Crowchild Classic?

Why don’t people attend the Women’s Crowchild Classic?

This year’s Crowchild Classic led to a decisive victory for both the men and women Dinos — but the women’s game had, as usual, lower attendance numbers than the men’s game did. Even in the midst of the record-breaking numbers of people in attendance at the game,

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Everything to know about Chinook Blast 2025

Everything to know about Chinook Blast 2025

At the risk of making a terrible pun, Calgary’s winter festival Chinook Blast is always a blast. This year it’s taking place from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. One of Calgary’s largest festivals, this marks the fifth year anniversary of Chinook Blast. If the festival continues to

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Gauntlet staff picks for best albums of 2024

Gauntlet staff picks for best albums of 2024

ANSHARAH: ARTS & SCIENCE EDITOR BRAT by Charli xcx With BRAT, Charli xcx’s discography has spawned expansively to become something completely distinct and absolutely iconic. BRAT has often been followed by the word “summer”, but the album didn’t just have its moment in time — its moment is unlikely

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