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 Radhya Comar, February 1 2024— From the top bowls of the Scotiabank Saddledome, the two Calgary teams could not look more different. The University of Calgary Dinos, donning their red and white jerseys, starkly contrast the icy blue of the Mount Royal University Cougars. In the first period of
By Leonie O’Sullivan, February 1 2024— Only a few weeks into the semester, and I’m already overwhelmed. If looming midterms and dreary assignments are getting you down, allow drag tragicomedienne, Pearle Harbour, to take the edge off. The Gauntlet had a splendid time getting to know Pearle’s
By Reyam Jamaleddine, February 1 2024— On bitter winter days, the dreaded walks to the bus or the few minutes of waiting for the car to heat up are assured to come to an end, where warmth will be grasped and the dire need for safety is only a mere
By Radhya Comar, February 1 2024— With what can be gathered from several popular sitcoms and numerous Buzzfeed articles on adulting, it seems that life in the real world tends to blend into one homogeneous, repetitive and hazy blur of the same. Day after day, Monica goes to work at
By Julieanne Acosta, February 1 2024— During those frigid temperatures that roll in this time of year, many of us want nothing more than to stay at home in our sweatpants and sweaters rather than make our way to our classes and brave the roads. But, it’s important to
By Daman Singh, February 1 2024— On Jan. 12, the University of Calgary Dinos hosted an Eras Tour themed basketball game night against the Thompson Rivers’ WolfPack. Along with the victory, there was also a special appearance from Calgary’s “Fake Taylor Swift’’ and the whole experience was “bejewelled,” as
By Rodrigo Verney, February 1 2024— The Dinos are preparing themselves in a multitude of sports for the upcoming offseason. A time for sacrifices and hardships. Balancing academics, physical conditioning and the mental strength required for playoff competition can be overwhelming. Successfully navigating this crucial period requires careful planning, discipline
By Leonie O’Sullivan, February 1 2024— In 2023, the scientific landscape was hot, but not in a good way. The past year was the hottest year on record. In July, Calgary broke its 133-year-old temperature record when the city reached 35.1 degrees Celsius. In lighter news,
By Nazeefa Ahmed, February 1 2024— Catch Me If You Can is a biopic about the infamous con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. who worked as a pilot, doctor and lawyer in addition to defrauding corporations more than 2.5 million dollars over his short criminal career in the 60s. The
By Ansharah Shakil, February 1 2024— YYC Hacks 2024, Calgary’s biggest hackathon, will be held at Bow Valley College from Feb. 2 to 4 this year. Software consulting company Pixeltree CEO Serene Yew, who is the hackathon’s principal event organizer, discussed the importance and goals of the hackathon