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 Ilana van der Merwe, April 2 2025— Based on a Stephen King short story of the same name, Oz Perkins’ The Monkey hit theaters in February 2025. Many of King’s novels have made it to the big screen, admittedly with varying success. With films like Kubrick’s The
By Hannah Caparino, March 26 2025— Chinook Blast 2025 is Calgary’s annual winter festival that celebrates all things art, music, and more. Part of the festival this year was multiple art displays, theatre shows and recreational sport activities. The festival worked in association with local artists and organizations to
By Ashita Karim, April 2 2025— The desire of perfection is all too familiar to the child of immigrants. The immigrant household is one where love is shown through regimental rules, physical discipline, and towering expectations — all the results of a culture that treats success, image, and knowledge as a
By Josie Simon, April 2 2025— In Dante's Inferno, sinners faced eternal torment based on their earthly sins. But Dante never worked a summer job. Had he experienced modern seasonal employment, he might have reconsidered what true suffering looks like. Circle one: Limbo - data entry The condemned tap
By Maggie Hsu, April 2 2025— On Nov. 15, 2024, Dylan Kalambay made his long-awaited debut as a Calgary Dino, stepping onto the court of Jack Simpson Gym for the first time in his U SPORTS career. While playing post-secondary basketball is a milestone for any athlete at
By Heidi Curry, March 31 2025— It was a few days after my seventeenth birthday, but unlike the years before, my birthday money from relatives wasn’t cash, but transferred into my very own debit card. I marvelled at it – instead of paying in cash, I could buy my snacks
By Leigh Patrick, March 31 2025— As classes wind down and finals approach, the UCalgaryStrong Festival is offering students a well-earned break. The air is filled with food and music as friends compete in games and bounce on inflatables. Beyond the festivities, this event carries a deeper purpose: providing
By Lexus Rae, March 31 2025— The Alberta government has cut funding to a gambling support group that focuses on video gaming with students. The Edmonton-based Problem Gaming Resources Network will lose approximately $130,000 in funding. The province is looking into reallocating funds to allow private gaming operators
By Maggie Hsu, March 30 2025— Set against an uncharacteristic McMahon Stadium with the turf ripped up and concrete dug up in several areas, the background reflected the fast-paced evolution of the newest professional sports team in the city. As the Calgary Wild prepare to take the field for
By Ansharah Shakil, March 29 2025— There are few annual Calgary events that are quite as exciting as Calgary Expo, the annual four-day celebration of all kinds of pop culture with all kinds of attractions. This year, Calgary Expo is taking place from April 24-27 at Stampede Park.