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 Vama Saini, March 24 2024— Last week’s Student Legislative Council (SLC) meeting on Mar. 19 saw discussions surrounding proposed revisions to the University of Calgary’s Student Appeals Policy Suite. Led by Melissa Morrison, associate general counsel for students appeal and policy, and Courtney McVie, university secretary, the
By Leonie O’Sullivan, March 23 2024— This article offers information about commonly used products in skin care routines. If you have a skin condition or disease, please follow the advice of your healthcare provider. Dewy, plump and glowing are some marketing terms used by cosmetics companies to convince you
By Ilana van der Merwe, March 23 2024— The Harry Mitsuo Kiyooka Exhibition running from Feb. 1 to Apr. 27 can be found in the Nickle Galleries in the Hunter Student Commons. Free entry and an accessible location have made for a relatively casual viewing experience — perfect for any curious
By Vama Saini, Mach 23 2024— On Mar. 10, Tibetans across Calgary gathered at the Calgary Municipal Building to protest the Chinese government’s occupation of Tibet and to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan Uprising. After a minute of silence to honour the martyrs of the Tibetan
By Nazeefa Ahmed, Daman Singh, March 21 2024— On Mar. 8, leaked screenshots surfaced on the U of C subreddit showing comments made by members of Youth for Discourse (YFD), a club registered by the Students’ Union (SU) Clubs office. YFD is a club that aims to hold debates on
By Julieanne Acosta with files from Nazeefa Ahmed, March 21 2024— The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) is conducting an online student-led survey about food and housing insecurity among University of Calgary students in order to better advocate for the needs of the campus community. In an interview with the
By Leonie O’Sullivan, March 20 2024— Brackish water can be formed by mixing fresh and saltwater and is characterized by its intermediate salinity. While brackish water can pose challenges, it also serves as a home for adaptable and versatile flora and fauna. This concept inspired the creation of an
By Valery Perez, Jayson Black Kettle, Tina Pham, Dianne Miranda, Brooklyn Billinghurst, Daman Singh, Jocelyn Hadford and Ansharah Shakil, March 20 2024— This month, we will see the sun cross the celestial equator, signalling the onset of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern and so this
By Ansharah Shakil, March 20 2024— After a rollercoaster of a winter, temperatures in mid-March have been uncommonly pleasant, like a brief glimpse of spring to come. But once the season officially begins, there’s no guarantee it will stay that way. The actual first days of spring this
By Nazeefa Ahmed, March 19 2024— From Mar. 18 to Mar. 22, the Sikh Students’ Association (SSA) is hosting a variety of events for Sikh Awareness Week. Mar. 18 began with Langar Day where the U of C community was served roti (flatbread), shahi paneer, rice and kheer. Langar is