Viancy Salubre is the Digital Editor for Vol. 66, and a recent graduate of the Print & Online Journalism program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Her editorial work can be seen in TheScene, Avenue and Create Calgary.
By Maggie Hsu, July 5 2024— The Calgary Stampede is an iconic event that promises to bring out everyone’s inner cowboy with rodeos, concerts, midway rides, and deep-fried anything you can think of. But as thrilling as it is, surviving the Stampede requires some strategic planning. Here are
By Maggie Hsu, July 4 2024— The Calgary Stampede Rodeo is gearing up for another thrilling year of competition, promising excitement and showcasing top-tier talent from around the globe. In an interview with the Gauntlet, Navada Phipps, Western Events Specialist for the Calgary Stampede, explored the changes in the
By Dianne Miranda, July 2 2024— On June 29, the University of Calgary Dinos men’s basketball team took on the Gilas Legends, a group of decorated players who represented the Philippines men’s national team at the Olympics and other International Basketball Federation (FIBA). The exhibition game took place
By Josie Simon, July 4 2024— Calling all food lovers and academic enthusiasts: The 2024 Calgary Stampede is serving up a feast for every major. From classic comfort foods to cutting-edge culinary creations, we've mapped out the perfect bites to match your field of study. Ready to
By Maggie Hsu, July 4 2024— When looking at the overall picture of the Calgary Stampede from a modern lens, one can notice subtle hints of the history that formed the 10-day event. While it is widely known for the rides and midway food with hints of Western from
By Ansharah Shakil, July 4 2024— Live music is one of the things that defines the Calgary Stampede the most, and this year’s line-up is no different. With more than 100 acts over the course of 11 days, there’s ample opportunity to catch a show on one
By Josie Simon, July 4 2024— As the 2024 Calgary Stampede approaches, it finds itself at the centre of an intensifying debate over animal welfare in rodeo entertainment. The Stampede has been a cornerstone of Calgary's identity for over a century, drawing millions of visitors and generating substantial
By Hannah Caparino, July 4 2024— Beginning on June 1, Telus Spark has implemented a new exhibit titled, “AI: More than Human”. Calgarians can visit the new exhibit which will explore humanity’s relationship with AI. The exhibit includes digital installations and interactive sections for people to discover the extent
By Kimberly Taylor, July 4 2024— Black on the Prairies is a website featuring Black individuals’ contributions to Canada’s prairies. Dr. Patrina Duhaney — associate professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary — spoke about her involvement with the website in an interview with the Gauntlet.
By Ansharah Shakil, July 2 2024— BRAT is Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, released June 7 with a deluxe edition released on June 10 (entitled Brat and it’s the same but there’s three more songs so it’s not). Charli, who started performing at illegal London raves