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 Josie Simon, July 2 2024— TLC's reality series My 600-lb Life treads a thin line between documentary and exploitation, chronicling the intense weight loss journeys of individuals battling severe obesity. While the show claims to offer participants a chance at a healthier life through the prospect
By Daman Singh, July 2 2024— The sun had set on Sled Island and people had made their way to the headliner show of their choice. If you were one of the many debating what set to pick because you just couldn’t miss Show Me The Body at the
By Megan Marr, July 2 2024— The University of Calgary’s campus community garden is a place where students, staff and faculty can grow their own food, learn about sustainable gardening practices and become part of a larger community. The garden – which operates out of the Office of Sustainability – is
By Dianne Miranda, July 2 2024— Summer Qamp, directed by Jen Markowitz, follows a group of 2SLGBTQIA+ kids in a five day overnight camp, Camp fYrefly, at YMCA Camp Chief Hector in Kananaskis, Alberta. It documents campers’ stories and for many, their first experience in a space dedicated solely to
By Glory Okeleke, June 28 2024— This month the National Music Centre (NMC), in collaboration with King Eddy, hosted a celebration for Black Music Month. This function presented by the NMC gave centre stage to multiple up-and-coming Black artists within Calgary. With a special curation of sounds, the
By Kshef Kamran, June 28 2024— The end June signifies the end of Brain Injury Awareness month and now is the best time as any to address the severity and types of brain injuries that can be inflicted. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a result of blunt force
By Ansharah Shakil, June 28 2024— For day four of Sled Island, venues around the city were playing an outstanding number of artists. The lineup at Modern Love was a way to experience a multitude of different artists in similar genres, but each with their own unique sound. On the
By Vama Saini, June 26 2024— The University of Calgary's Students’ Union (SU) is urging for an independent review into the university administration's actions during the student protests on May 9, 2024. This demand comes amidst escalating tensions between the SU and University President Dr. Ed
By Vama Saini, June 26 2024— On June 22, the Gauntlet co-presented an electrifying evening at the PinBar for Sled Island Day Four, featuring a vibrant lineup of indie bands that kept the crowd captivated and craving more. Each performance delivered a distinct flavor of indie rock, creating a
By Daman Singh and Ansharah Shakil, June 26 2024— With a line-up of over 100 artists, Sled Island has plenty of international acts returning to Calgary or coming for the first time, but a vital part of the festival is how it highlights the city’s local music. Day