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The Q Centre has reopened: Here’s a peek inside

The Q Centre has reopened: Here’s a peek inside

After what seemed like quite the controversy surrounding the Students’ Union’s (SU) COVID-19 precaution policies, the Q Centre — the campus hub for sexual and gender diversity — has officially reopened its doors to U of C students, with their first open house which was on Oct. 6. Despite being

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Creating a path towards ReconciliAction

Creating a path towards ReconciliAction

On Sept. 29,  Elder Kerrie Moore — hosted by the Faculty of Social Work — spoke at the University of Calgary prior to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation about what healing looks like. In doing so, she introduces how the notion of “Reconciliation” can be turned into “ReconciliAction,” further detailing

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It’s time to curate a Fall 2022 capsule wardrobe

It’s time to curate a Fall 2022 capsule wardrobe

Fall, arguably, is the season of fashion. Layers are the easiest way to finesse yourself into looking high fashion while walking down the street. Despite this, a lot of us still panic when deciding what to wear in the morning because of how many clothes we own and questions about

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Desi Me Dating — PopShift’s cultural shift away from Indian Matchmaking

Desi Me Dating — PopShift’s cultural shift away from Indian Matchmaking

Growing up, the only voice and representation that people in the South Asian diaspora had was from Bollywood movies — many of which were hard to relate to because of language barriers, ethnocentrism, misogyny and subtle jabs at minorities — but not really anything that reflected the unique reality of a brown

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Queen Elizabeth II has passed at 96 — let’s review her active participation in colonial oppression

Queen Elizabeth II has passed at 96 — let’s review her active participation in colonial oppression

Everyone knows where they were when news broke that the Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth passed on Sept. 8, 2022 — whether or not you’re a supporter of the British monarchy, the news sent indiscriminate shockwaves to everyone across the world, with reactions to her death being mixed.

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Runway items from New York Fashion Week that you may see next year

Runway items from New York Fashion Week that you may see next year

When Miranda Priestley from The Devil Wears Prada (2006) said “that blue [sweater] represents millions of dollars of countless jobs, and it’s sort of comical how you think that you’ve made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry, when in fact, you’re wearing a sweater

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What does academic success mean to you?

What does academic success mean to you?

Academic success can be defined in several different ways, as everyone’s post-secondary experience varies. At the Gauntlet, we want to remind you that whatever your version of academic success is, it’s valid and accepted. Here’s what academic success means to us. SOPHIA: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF While

Campus options for dietary restrictions

Campus options for dietary restrictions

Do you have a dietary restriction but don’t know which places cater to your needs? Here’s a guide to help you navigate where to grab a quick bite or a hot meal — that actually tastes good — while also not compromising your diet. Unless it’s kosher, there’s

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Autumn's "Dark Academia" returns: The trendy aesthetic rooted in class-based Eurocentrism

Autumn's "Dark Academia" returns: The trendy aesthetic rooted in class-based Eurocentrism

It’s officially September — the return of loafers, sweater vests, hot coffee, romanticizing dreary weather and reading leather-bound classics from the 17th century. It’s not uncommon to see a university student on their way to their political philosophy class in a boxy blazer-turtleneck outfit, looking straight off

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A guide to surviving your classes that will definitely not make your professor hate you

A guide to surviving your classes that will definitely not make your professor hate you

When transitioning from high school to university, most people struggle to make that adjustment. The good news is that you’re not alone in facing issues like imposter syndrome and social anxiety — everyone is valid for feeling this way. But not you — oh no. You need to be better. Follow

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