The Ac•a•dem•ic Tsu•na•mi n. An overwhelming period that begins the third week of term and continues right up until your last final. Within this notable interval, you will witness the unfortunate disappearance of spare time and the sudden emergence of an entire species of library-
To the freshman who stumbled upon this page, you did it! Completing high school is no small feat, and your dedication, perseverance and hard work have undoubtedly paid off. Now you find yourself standing on the threshold of an exciting yet nerve-wracking new chapter: university. Yet, amidst the bubbling
You might be familiar with the phrase “aliens in the Amazon” as it was the catchy title of an episode that aired on the sixth season of NASA’s Unexplained Files back in 2019. The episode followed Neil Armstrong and Stan Hall’s expedition in 1976 to Cueva de los
As a master organizer and often overly-prepared person, prepping for the semester has strangely enough been my kryptonite for as long as I can remember. I’m not entirely sure why my brain just turns off when it's time to get ready for the term — maybe it
The Cool Like Dat session took place on Friday, July 28 at Field Law, Stage 3. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Calgary's Folk Festival, sessions are collaborative hour-long ensembles that feature several artists. Sessions are known for their unpredictable and unique sound as different
Every year, just like clockwork, Prince’s Island Park becomes decorated with tarps, lawn chairs, local vendors, tote bags and colourful fits. However, the thousands of Calgarians and tourists that crowd the park at the end of July don't come just for the food — although the mango lassi
To the people who call Calgary their home, Boogie’s Burgers is a staple with its affordable prices and innovative burgers. Their slogan, Slangin’ Burgs Since ‘69, perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the restaurant and the welcoming staff who work there. My friends are regular customers of Boogie’s and
Over the past decade, raccoon sightings have become more frequent in various sectors of Calgary. Raccoons are adaptable creatures — they reproduce quickly and operate discreetly, which may pose challenges as their population grows. Their cute appearance often leads people to feed them, causing problems for other wildlife. Raccoons can easily
For the person with severe food allergies or sensitivities, the Calgary Stampede has always been and most likely will continue to be a danger zone when evaluating safe food options. As someone who was diagnosed with Celiac Disease at a young age, eating out has always been a challenge. One
Riley Blake, a second-year political science major, was on campus last week and ran into not one but two of the cast members from the hit Netflix science-fiction horror drama, Stranger Things. Blake told the Gauntlet that they spotted Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo downstairs in MacEwan Hall