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MAM XII provides a space to celebrate local and international Muslim art

MAM XII provides a space to celebrate local and international Muslim art

The twelfth annual Muslim Art Movement (MAM XII), an art showcase doubling as the largest Muslim art event in Calgary and hosted by non-profit organization the Western Muslim Initiative, will be taking place at the Grand on Oct. 12. The event will include art exhibitions in multiple forms, film

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U of C alumni Kirti Bhadresa releases short story collection An Astonishment of Stars

U of C alumni Kirti Bhadresa releases short story collection An Astonishment of Stars

Calgary-based author Kirti Bhadresa released a short story collection titled An Astonishment of Stars on Oct. 1. The story depicts the lives of women of colour, each character distinct and defined and each story reflecting different aspects of humanity. Bhadresa studied Political Science at the University of Calgary, and

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CIFF 2024 Review: A selection of shorts

CIFF 2024 Review: A selection of shorts

By Ansharah Shakil , September 30 2024— Audiences are spoiled for choice with all the feature-length films available to watch at the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF), which took place from Sept. 19-29 for its 25th anniversary, but equally intriguing are the many short films presented this year.  Shorts

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Fall foliage explained: The science behind leaves changing colour

Fall foliage explained: The science behind leaves changing colour

For as long as it lasts, autumn in Calgary, known as Alberta’s golden season, is defined by the brilliant colours of the city’s trees. It’s all the easier to appreciate when the weather is at a perfect balance between summer’s warmth and autumn’s chill. Not

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Autumn in the arts: 12 cult classics that capture the season

Autumn in the arts: 12 cult classics that capture the season

The appeal of autumn often rests on how it feels like a new chapter, a time to rediscover yourself or refocus. More than any other season, it inspires both comfort and change. Compiled here are 12 pieces of media perfect for autumn.  Film 1. When Harry Met Sally…(1989) One

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U of C study encourages further understanding and support of FASD

U of C study encourages further understanding and support of FASD

Every September marks the observance of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month, dedicated to the recognition of FASD and its impacts on individuals. Caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, FASD is a lifelong disorder with no cure. The only way to fully prevent it is to abstain from all alcohol

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FROSH 2024: Events to look out for as a first-year

FROSH 2024: Events to look out for as a first-year

During the busy rush of the school year starting, you might wonder how you’ll have time to pass any of your classes, let alone have a social life or attend any shows. But as overwhelming as your course load can get, there are a million opportunities you have as

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CIFF 2024: Karen Knox on We Forgot to Break Up

CIFF 2024: Karen Knox on We Forgot to Break Up

We Forgot to Break Up, a film which first premiered in London before having its Canadian premiere in Toronto, will be showcasing for the first time in Alberta at the annual Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF), taking place this year from Sept. 19-29. The film was based on the

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Album Review: beabadoobee’s This Is How Tomorrow Moves

Album Review: beabadoobee’s This Is How Tomorrow Moves

Singer-songwriter Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus, known professionally as beabadoobee, waited two years in-between her first full-length album Fake It Flowers and her second, Beatopia. Another two years past the release of Beatopia, Laus released her latest album, This is How Tomorrow Moves, on Aug. 9. This is

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FROSH 2024: Back 2 School Mixtape

FROSH 2024: Back 2 School Mixtape

It’s the first day of school. Things are terrifying, you’re lost in the Science Theatre basement trying to find your first lecture and nothing seems to work out how you planned. Welcome to university and don’t believe the hype. We curated a special frosh issue of our

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