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, December 21 2024— The World Juniors tournament is a beloved Canadian tradition that’s become as iconic during the holidays as a crackling fire and sparkling Christmas trees. It is now synonymous with hockey hockey excellence, embodying the dreams of young hockey players and the pride of
By Maggie Hsu, December 21 2024— Theatre Calgary is presenting its 37th production of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens from Nov. 29-Dec. 29. Walking into Max Bell Theatre felt like stepping back in time. I first saw this production in the same venue in grade
By Leah Mushet, December 21 2024— There is an inexplicable magic about the Christmas season—a celebration of sentimentality, a nostalgic reminder of childhood joy and the making of memories. While not everyone may participate in the Christmas lights, foods, decorations and pop culture references, most are guilty of enjoying
By Ansharah Shakil, Daman Singh, Dianne Miranda, Nazeefa Ahmed and Josie Simon, December 21 2024— ANSHARAH: ARTS & SCIENCE EDITOR BRAT by Charli xcx With BRAT, Charli xcx’s discography has spawned expansively to become something completely distinct and absolutely iconic. BRAT has often been followed by the word “summer”
By Abbas Hussain, December 19 2024— An Engineering and a Sociology student walk into a bar. This wasn't just any bar; it was an eccentric venue perched atop a towering building that hosted one of the nation's most prestigious law firms. Of course, a high-end
By Jill Reeves, December 19 2024— To support student wellbeing at the University of Calgary, the Werklund School of Education is offering intervention services to both students and community members alike. The services, in collaboration with graduate programs at the University of Calgary, address a wide variety of common well-
By Ansharah Shakil, December 14 2024— For its second year, music festival Black Ice Festival will be taking place in Calgary at Loophole Coffee Bar from Dec. 8-14. Black Ice Festival celebrates facets of Calgary’s music scene that can often be overlooked, with attendees able to see numerous
By Josie Simon, December 16 2024— Last year, a significant rift developed between Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Calgary's Jewish community. This conflict arose from her decision not to attend the annual menorah lighting ceremony at City Hall. Her absence went beyond the physical; it symbolized a disconnect from
By Dana ELRufaei, December 15 2024— What happens when the digital lifeline of a generation faces a political crossroads? The Trudeau government has recently decided to shut down TikTok’s operations in Canada, citing national security concerns related to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. However, unlike other countries, Canada has
By Malia Jolly, December 15 2024— Wildfires have become an increasingly devastating reality for Alberta and much of Canada. In 2023 alone, Alberta faced its worst wildfire season in recorded history, with over 2.2 million hectares of land burned and thousands of residents displaced from their homes. Entire communities