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 Maggie Hsu, January 20 2025— Despite what the scoreboards say, the Dinos’ women’s basketball team faced a challenging weekend against the Manitoba Bisons. With fans packing the stands for Pack the Jack on Friday and Staff Appreciation Night on Saturday, the Bisons were not about to go down
By Nazeefa Ahmed, January 20 2025— As demand for on-campus housing rises, the University of Calgary's Residence Services is striving to tackle challenges related to increasing waitlists and student affordability concerns. According to Statistics Canada, the Average Residential Rent in Calgary went from $1,347 per month
By Reyam Jamaleddine, January 20 2025— For many students at the University of Calgary (U of C), the rising cost of living is a burdening challenge. Juggling between tuition increases and the looming costs of housing, while balancing a budget can be overwhelming while pursuing a demanding degree. Facing these
By Josie Simon, January 20 2025— Many Canadians blame immigrants for our job market problems, but recent research tells a different story. The real problem lies in how we fail to use immigrant talent effectively. Data shows that our assumptions about immigration's impact on employment are often misguided.
By Vama Saini, January 20 2025— The 82nd Students’ Union is advocating for greater transparency in the university's financial reporting practices, particularly concerning Mandatory Non-Instructional Fees (MNIFs). SU Vice-President External Mateusz Salmassi expressed concerns about the lack of detailed reporting on how these fees are allocated,
By Leigh Patrick, January 19, 2025— With classes returning so does the plight of commuting. Often consuming hours of our day, the commute to university can feel like a block of wasted time, leading to increased stress and overall frustration. Fed up with losing valuable time on the train, I’
By Emma Djukic, January 19 2024— The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) began its “Takeover Tour” in November of 2024 and it has already broken record attendance numbers at its games. This is the second season of the league after a smashing inaugural year, the sophomore tour is
By Vama Saini, January 19 2025— The Joint Labour Council at the University of Calgary convened on Jan. 13, 2025 for its first meeting of the year. Chaired by Joshuah Lockett-Harris of the Graduate Labour Union (GLU), the meeting provided a platform for unions and observers to share updates,
By Malia Jolly, January 19 2025— Last week’s Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) meeting focused on appointing key representatives and encouraging participation in upcoming events. The council approved Resolution 82.18, appointing Taylor Strelow as the Faculty of Nursing representative. Vice President Internal Naomie Bakana explained the process that led
By Nazeefa Ahmed, January 19 2025— The University of Calgary’s ETHEREAL research group is developing extended reality (XR) solutions for non speaking autistic individuals through their user-centric software products. With nine research articles in the past three years and various programs in development, the team aims to fill