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 Hannah Caparino, January 19 2025— Calgary’s downtown will undergo a major renovation in the iconic Olympic Plaza to reinvent the arts and culture sector of Calgary. The area will be closed to accommodate the Arts Commons Transformation project, aimed to include more arts facilities and studios for Calgary
By Eda Kamal, January 16 2025— Every year, millions of Muslims journey from every corner of the globe to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, where they perform the yearly ritual of Hajj or the perennial act of Umrah. Hajj also known as pilgrimage consists of many rites including the well-known act
By Gurshaan Kaur Rai, January 16 2025 After nearly a decade in power, on Jan. 6, 2025, Justin Trudeau stepped down from his term as the 23rd prime minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal party. A historical announcement occurred outside the Rideau cottage residence, where Justin Trudeau explained
By Dana ELRufaei, January 15 2025— The tragic death of Eyare, a two-year-old western lowland gorilla at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, continues to raise questions about the ethical implications of keeping animals in captivity, two months after an official investigation confirmed the incident was caused by human
By Jill Reeves, January 15 2025— The first Student’s Legislative Council (SLC) meeting of the year was held on the first Tuesday of January. The council discussed a post-report of the Board of Governors meeting, which included key topics of increased tuition and fees, as well as updates
By Maggie Hsu, January 15 2025— It’s a big weekend for Dinos basketball so here’s a special edition of the Weekly Dino Digest has everything you need to know before heading into the big weekend. From season highlights to why you should Pack the Jack Simpson Gym on
By Thomas Knight, January 12 2025— The Manitoba Métis Federation has officially signed a historic self-governance treaty with the Federal Government of Canada. On Nov. 30, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree met with President of the Manitoba Métis Federation David Chartrand to sign the treaty in Winnipeg.
By Maggie Hsu, January 11, 2024— The Winter 2025 semester is upon us and the Dinos are kicking things off in style with a packed schedule of 16 events across six sports. It’s the perfect way to get hyped for the new term with every game being high-stakes
By Abbas Hussain, January 10 2025— The second annual Movement Research Festival, known by its clever acronym, MoRF took place from this past December. It was an all-things dance festival, focusing on choreographed performances to research to dance. This was the second edition of this festival, and though it
By Maggie Hsu, January 10 2025— Winter has arrived and with the cold seeping into our bones, the craving for something warm to soothe our soul. While the classics like chicken noodle or tomato soup often steal the spotlight, there are hidden gems in the world of soups that deserve