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 Malia Jolly, October 27 2024— The federal government’s recent decision to reduce international student visas by 10 per cent sparked concern across Canadian universities. While the changes may not affect enrollment directly, questions linger about tuition hikes, funding cuts and support for international students. The cap, now set
By Leigh Patrick, October 27 2024— Oct. 31 is full of black cats, witches and childhood magic. While we may have outgrown trick-or-treating, we can still get creative with other activities on Halloween. I’ve conjured a list of my favourite ways to celebrate this beloved holiday — perfect
By Salam Dami, October 27 2024— It has been a rough decade for the arts. The English government has cut arts funding by about 50 per cent in the past five years. In the U.S., funding for the arts has become embroiled in ideological battles, shifting from an academic
By Ilana van der Merwe, October 26 2024— With Calgary Underground Film Festival’s annual Horror Movie Marathon creeping up on October 26th, a rundown featuring Lead Programer Cameron Macgowan through the Gauntlet is essential for all the tips, tricks and treats for this 12 hour event. “[This is] the
By Marvellous Chukwukelu, October 26 2024— On Oct. 9, 2024, the Canadian Premier League regular season came to an end. The flurry of matches — which featured every team in the league and, per FIFA standards for the last round of league/group games leading to a knockout round, were played
By Emma Djukic, October 25 2024— Women's sports, particularly professional leagues like the WNBA, have long struggled with low viewership. Critics often point to a lack of excitement, fewer star players or simply the entrenched belief that men’s sports are inherently more entertaining. But the issue runs
By Jorja Strickland, October 25 2024— I arrived at the lab apprehensive because, after several classes together, I suspected that my chemistry lab partner was a serial killer. When I slumped in, she was already wearing gloves. Clearly, she didn’t want to leave fingerprints. She smiled at me brightly,
By Lexus Rae, October 24 2024— University graduates typically earn some of the highest incomes after completing their studies, but the financial return on a post-secondary education has declined in recent years. A recent analysis by The Royal Bank of Canada shows how graduate earnings have not kept up
By Hannah Caparino and Ilana Van der Merwe, October 24 2024— Caffeine Caffeine is a stimulant that has had a notorious reputation for keeping people awake for hours on end and is constantly debated on its benefits. The stimulant can most commonly be found in consumable forms, examples being in
October 23 2024— Over the past year, Muslims at the University of Calgary have experienced a vast increase in targeted hate crimes and prejudice. On Oct. 10, 2023, President Ed McCauley released a statement to all students and staff, condemning terrorist attacks that occured in Israel on Oct. 7, 2024.