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 Julieanne Acosta, October 24 2023— Before it becomes far too cold to withstand standing outside for long periods of time, it’s time to get your friends and loved ones together for some fun fall activities around Calgary. With this list of things happening around town, there is no
By Josie Simon, October 24 2023— As the autumn breeze creeps in and the leaves fall, coffee enthusiasts eagerly anticipate one seasonal drink: the pumpkin spice latte. Yet, for those who express their adoration for this beverage, it often comes with a tinge of shame or embarrassment. Cultural stigmas have
By Julieanne Acosta, October 24 2023— Going to university is exciting, but also challenging for everyone. Yes, everyone will have different experiences but I am a firm believer that most, if not all, first-year university students are going to make the same mistakes. While this is nothing to be
By Ansharah Shakil, October 24 2023— Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) has been one of Calgary’s most celebrated international and independent film festivals for 20 years. The 11th CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival is coming up this November, and the main festival will occur in April, but before that,
By Reyam Jamaleddine, October 24 2023— The First-generation Scholars program is a new initiative launched by the University of Calgary as a part of the new Ahead of Tomorrow strategy. The program provides financial support alongside mentorship, advising and networking opportunities for students who are the first in their
By Eula Mengullo, October 24 2023— Partnered with the Mamas for Mamas Organization and the Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC), the new Mamas for Mamas Legal Information Project streamlines legal information for single parents who are navigating the legal system. In an interview with the Gauntlet, Christy Catalano, a second-
By Julieanne Acosta, October 24 2023— Since 2009, every year, students have worked to address food insecurity on campus by participating in the annual Trick-or-Eat event, organized by the Centre for Career and Personal Development (CCPD) office and collecting food donations for the Students’ Union (SU) Food Bank.
By Nazeefa Ahmed, October 24 2023— This October, Air Canada and Global Medic donated food to the Students’ Union (SU) campus food bank. The airline and non-for-profit reached out to the SU to provide non-perishable items, which the SU will distribute to students in need. In an
By Vicky Li, October 24 2023— Anatomically modern humans first evolved in Africa, though the story of how they slowly dispersed out becomes more complicated. Throughout the years, many theories have been proposed, with most proposing a date between 16,000-13,000 years on when they first arrived in
By Maida Azhar, October 24 2023— Trigger warning: Eating disorders Human existence graces us with the gift of remarkable bodies, yet, tragically, we often choose to regard our physical vessels through a lens of harsh judgment, all in a desperate attempt to conform to societal standards of beauty. This relentless