F*ck, it’s election time already? This election season, I find myself with a lot on my mind, especially as a student journalist. Globally, metaphorical shit has been hitting the metaphorical fan. Attacks on democracy are becoming about as commonplace as Sunday brunch, blatant lies are being disseminated on
Despite the larger venue, PUP (aka Pathetic Use of Potential) and the Snotty Nose Rez Kids brought a hometown concert feel to the halls of UCalgary for an all-time show. Walking into MacHall on Nov. 29 for my first concert at the venue, I was surprised at how seamless
UCalgary students can see one of Canada’s most energetic modern punk bands when PUP comes to rock at MacEwan Hall in November. PUP (“Pathetic Use of Potential”) has been one of the country’s fastest growing Canadian punk rock bands in the past decade. Consisting of Stefan Babcock, Steve
Video games are potentially some of the richest, most nuanced forms of storytelling money can buy, and Hollow Knight: SIlksong shows us exactly why. Stories have been around since the dawn of language, and as technology advances, humanity explores new forms of storytelling to push boundaries and experiment. You’ve
If you don’t vote in this municipal election, you contribute to the decline of our democracy. ‘Tis the season once again — politicians are making promises and everyone is talking about the future of our city. Soon, we’ll be invited to take time out of our lives to research
The UCalgary Model United Nations Team (UCMUNT) is about more than just cool, blue helmets — it’s an opportunity to gain professional skills in a fun, collaborative and competitive environment. Model UN is a unique and wildly versatile extracurricular activity. “It’s a simulation of the United Nations,” explains UCMUNT
UCalgary’s Film Society may not cater to the masses, but for open-minded students, it is a place to witness new perspectives, make friends and develop a critical vocabulary to describe cinema. Meeting every week to watch and discuss different films, the Film Society is the perfect place for
The UofC Creative Writing Circle aims to be a “beam of light” for aspiring writers whose creative journeys have been stuck in the shadows. In her first year at the University of Calgary, Emcher Sison turned to clubs to find friends and extracurricular fulfillment. A lover of writing for as
Welcome to the Game Design Club, a space where game-enthusiasts can come together, make friends and peek behind the curtain to learn how their favourite games are made. Perhaps video games are a comfortable way for you to unwind at the end of a long day, or the source
Unemployment rates are rising in the city of Calgary, but students may have a better chance of securing a job by knowing and honing in on their unique strengths. It’s not a great time to be a young person. Whether it’s the repercussions of COVID-19’s social