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 Ansharah Shakil & Rodrigo Verney, September 5 2023— Being a first year at a university is nothing like the movies, no matter how many characters you’ve seen having a perfect first year at a college or university. Sometimes, things don’t live up to your expectations, but you
By Reyam Jamaleddine, September 5 2023— University isn’t cheap (obviously) but here are some ways to finesse as a baddie on a budget on campus. Textbooks Do not ever pay full price for a textbook. Read what the required texts are for your courses in the syllabus ahead of
By Francesca Schoettler, September 5 2023— The Ac•a•dem•ic Tsu•na•mi n. An overwhelming period that begins the third week of term and continues right up until your last final. Within this notable interval, you will witness the unfortunate disappearance of spare time and the sudden emergence
By Eula Mengullo, September 5 2023— Locating the ideal study spaces on campus can be a challenge. Trying to curate the perfect study environment for midterms, finals or group work sessions requires hunting down spots that are most ideal for your purposes. Here, I’ve narrowed down some choices that
By Francesca Schoettler, September 5 2023— To the freshman who stumbled upon this page, you did it! Completing high school is no small feat, and your dedication, perseverance and hard work have undoubtedly paid off. Now you find yourself standing on the threshold of an exciting yet nerve-wracking new
By Nazeefa Ahmed, September 5 2023— Chuck your floral skirts and capris away — you won’t need those for another year. Retire anything and everything to do with summer, and embrace the one time campus looks beautiful. The fall academia aesthetic is more than the clothes — it is a mindset
By Rodrigo Verney & Sheroog Kubur, September 5 2023— The University of Calgary houses a multitude of clubs catered to all of the various niches that exist within the campus. There are department-associated clubs, but sometimes a club is one of the best ways to make sure you’re
By Sheroog Kubur, September 5 2023— MyUCalgary is the hub for everything you need to know as a student. It contains all of the essential logistical information to make your university experience as painless as possible. Here are the most important features in the hub and how you can use
By Dianne Miranda, September 5 2023— As an incoming university student, everything can seem overwhelming and it is easy to feel like you are left to figure it out on your own. But fear not, there are a number of resources available to you. Here is a quick and short
By Nazeefa Ahmed, September 5 2023— Being a student can be stressful, but thankfully we can eat to take the edge off. Whether it is grabbing a pastry before class or having lunch with friends you haven’t seen in a while, eating good food can make your day a