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 Sheroog Kubur, August 8 2023— Fringe theatre is exactly what it sounds like — theatre that exists on the outskirts of conventional performance. Each year, the Fringe Festival takes on this challenge by bringing to light performances that aren’t your typical plays. As part of the festival, the U
By Leonie O’Sullivan, August 7 2023— Have you ever looked up at a statue or monument and thought — Gosh, I wish there were fewer birds around? Me neither. Sadly, city officials around the world think differently and view urban birds as nuisances instead of cohabitants. Sure, our feathered friends
By Ansharah Shakil, August 6 2023— Singer-songwriter Aysanabee took the Canadian music world by storm with his debut album Watin, becoming the first Indigenous artist to top the Alternative Radio chart in 2023 with his single “Nomads.” Aysanabee was a frequent presence at this year’s Calgary Folk Musical
By Francesca Schoettler, August 6 2023— The Cool Like Dat session took place on Friday, July 28 at Field Law, Stage 3. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Calgary's Folk Festival, sessions are collaborative hour-long ensembles that feature several artists. Sessions are known for their
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By Francesca Schoettler, August 6 2023— Every year, just like clockwork, Prince’s Island Park becomes decorated with tarps, lawn chairs, local vendors, tote bags and colourful fits. However, the thousands of Calgarians and tourists that crowd the park at the end of July don't come just for
By Sheroog Kubur, August 6 2023— The heat of July wasn’t enough to deter anyone from experiencing this year’s Folk Festival. Sunday’s sessions brought together Calgary’s finest, the Lovebullies and Tea Fannie, alongside Edmonton’s very own Colleen Brown. The session was aptly named Arranged Merriment
By Josie Simon, August 6 2023— As Canadians grapple with a cost of living and housing crises, debates surrounding universal basic income (UBI) have resurfaced. UBI is a policy proposal that guarantees a minimum income for Canadians regardless of employment status. Its advocates argue it could serve as a solution
By Grace Hagan, August 6 2023— Leonardo DiCaprio’s favouritism towards women 25 years old and under shows his peculiar attachment to his youth. The DiCaprio name is not about Leonardo himself — instead, we associate it with fame, social credibility and infinite access to exclusive resources. DiCaprio’s name mends
By Sheroog Kubur, August 4 2023— Storytelling is a wonderful medium because it places you in a world far away from your own, allowing you to step into the shoes of someone else. Sometimes, you don’t want to be whisked away to a magical world of sunshine and fairies