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, July 25 2025— New Jersey rock band Bleachers was first formed by frontman Jack Antonoff has always strove for an 80s influence, like their discography could easily slot into the end credits of a John Hughes film, with the same nostalgic, enduring sound. Bleachers’ songs are the
By Mia Gilje, July 11 2024— Arkells, a five-piece rock band hailing from Hamilton, Ontario absolutely entranced the crowd at this year's Stampede. The band has been performing for almost 20 years, and the non-stop energy they showcased was unmatched by many of the newcomers during
By Ansharah Shakil, July 11 2025— In 2010, Easy A catapulted English singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield’s “Pocketful of Sunshine” to enduring fame. Similarly, Anyone But You did the same for “Unwritten” in 2023. It went so far as to have an end credits montage of the cast singing along
By Maggie Hsu, July 8 2025— The Calgary Surge are turning up the heat this summer — not just in the standings, but on the Stampede grounds. It’s been a season of firsts in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and the Surge have been responsible for most of them.
By Anna Maxwell, July 1 2025— A Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) meeting took place on June 17, where the council approved the 2025–26 Students’ Union operating budget and received a Board of Governors post-report. President Naomie Bakana presented the budget to the council during the meeting. She began
By Hannah Caparino, July 4 2025— The Calgary Stampede is making its annual return and will be ensuring that there will be something for everyone to enjoy. From the classic rides, the music lineup, and events the Calgary Stampede will continue to be a festival of fun and excitement. Beginning
By Mia Gilje, June 25 2025— The Palace Theatre on June 21st, the fourth day of Sled Island, was an unbelievably insane experience (in the best way possible). Three astounding performers took over the stage that night, Brain Bent, BB Bomb and of course this year's Guest Curator
By Hannah Caparino, June 25 2025— Sled Island day four hosted a number of musicians at the outdoor parking lot of Eighty Eight Brewing. All the performers played through the wind and rain to put on a notable show filled with head bangers, jumping and an improvised mosh pit. From
By Hannah Caparino, June 24, 2025— On day three of Sled Island the Gauntlet presented a slate of performers at Loophole Coffee Bar, all of which played within the genre of punk, rock, grunge and more. Within the small space, each band braved the rain to put on an unforgettable
By Hannah Caparino, June 21 2025— Commonwealth Bar and Stage is a staple venue for performers to grow, and for Calgarians to discover up and coming artists. Sled Island 2025 has welcomed artists both local and beyond to build an exciting line up that is filled with soul, hip hop,