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 Nimra Amir, December 19 2023— Students are no strangers to the usual all-nighter or the drowsiness and grogginess you feel from your usual all-nighter — and while symptoms like this may seem like no big deal in the short term, there is a growing body of research that
By Leonie O’Sullivan, December 19 2023— Disclaimer: This article discusses topics related to mental health and substance use. The spread of misinformation has led a significant portion of the public to perceive cannabis as non-addictive. A survey of cannabis users in Washington State revealed that 68 per cent
By Leonie O’Sullivan, December 19 2023— Miranda Krogstad, a previous writer for the Gauntlet, is now a spectacular motivational poet and has just released their first book — Glass Half Full of Poetry. This book of poems is not your typical glass-half-full kind of optimism but rather a
By Maggie Hsu, December 19 2023— The grind has come to an end as the 2023 League of Legends (LoL) World Championship (more commonly known as Worlds) has concluded and the glory has been awarded. The finale of the crowning event for League of Legends eSports was held in Seoul
By Nazeefa Ahmed, December 16 2023— On Nov. 24, the Graduate Labour Union (GLU) opened their office in MacEwan Hall. The new office space will be a central hub for activism on campus. “The GLU represents, supports, and educates Academically Employed Graduate Students at the University of Calgary. This includes
By Kerrick Chavarria, December 16 2023— The debate over whether or not to say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays'' dawns on the Canadian populace once again. Last year, 70 per cent of Canadians in a survey preferred to say the former. Since there is no offence to be
By Josie Simon, December 16 2023— The emergence of the "tradwife" movement on TikTok has captured the attention of millions. While it presents itself as an innocent embrace of traditional gender roles and an idyllic 1950s housewife image, hidden behind this façade is a web of deception. Trad
By Josie Simon, December 16 2023— While the holiday season is often associated with warmth, happiness, and familial togetherness, it can also be a challenging time for many people - especially those who experience difficulties with their mental health. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 38% of people
By Nazeefa Ahmed, December 13 2023— Heart Body Mind Psychological and Assessment Services is offering no-cost therapy sessions to post-secondary students virtually or in person with a graduate intern therapist sponsored by Meg Hasek-Watt, a registered psychologist, supervisor and founder of the clinic. Students also can receive
By Leonie O’Sullivan, December 13 2023— At this wonderful time of year, you can almost feel a sprinkle of added magic in the air. It’s nearly time to put the books away and step into an enchanting world of dancing confections and glistening snow in Alberta Ballet’s