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Unlocking club doors: Enactus UCalgary empowering social change through entrepreneurship

Unlocking club doors: Enactus UCalgary empowering social change through entrepreneurship

At the heart of the University of Calgary’s business and entrepreneurship scene is Enactus UCalgary, a registered Students’ Union club dedicated to driving social change through entrepreneurial action. As a chapter of the national Enactus Canada, an organization that champions the missions of “empowering an entrepreneurial mindset to turn

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Quebec’s proposed ban on public prayer: A troubling escalation of marginalization

Quebec’s proposed ban on public prayer: A troubling escalation of marginalization

Premier François Legault’s recent proposal to ban public prayer in Quebec has reignited debates about secularism, religious freedom and systemic discrimination in the province. This proposal follows the controversial implementation of Bill 21, which prohibits public servants in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols and has disproportionately impacted

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Above the Law? Professional athletes, sexual assault and the cost of hero worship

Above the Law? Professional athletes, sexual assault and the cost of hero worship

Conor McGregor, one of the most celebrated figures in mixed martial arts, was recently found liable for sexual assault by an Irish civil jury. The verdict awarded €250,000 (approximately $370,000 CAD) in damages to the plaintiff, Nikita Hand, who alleged McGregor raped her in a Dublin hotel penthouse

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Safety and ethics: Gorilla's death as a wake-up call for the Calgary Zoo

Safety and ethics: Gorilla's death as a wake-up call for the Calgary Zoo

The tragic death of Eyare, a two-year-old western lowland gorilla at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, continues to raise questions about the ethical implications of keeping animals in captivity, two months after an official investigation confirmed the incident was caused by human error. The November accident, where a

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Canada's TikTok dilemma: Balancing security and user freedom

Canada's TikTok dilemma: Balancing security and user freedom

What happens when the digital lifeline of a generation faces a political crossroads? The Trudeau government has recently decided to shut down TikTok’s operations in Canada, citing national security concerns related to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. However, unlike other countries, Canada has not blocked access to the app,

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The essential foods to survive finals season (and keep your GPA alive)

The essential foods to survive finals season (and keep your GPA alive)

With finals approaching, it’s time to set aside meal prep dreams and embrace the ultimate power foods of academia: the sodium-loaded, caffeine-laden and occasionally expired staples that keep students going. Forget the traditional Food Pyramid—this is the Finals Survival Food Pyramid, held together by excessive sugar,

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New Doors for Newcomers: A UCalgary club’s mission to support newcomer youth

New Doors for Newcomers: A UCalgary club’s mission to support newcomer youth

For many young refugees and immigrants arriving in Canada, the challenges of settling into a new life can feel overwhelming. From navigating a foreign education system to adjusting to new cultural norms, these youth often face a steep learning curve. However, one local student-run club has made it their

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