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 Julianna Keskic, October 22 2024— October is upon us — the weather is turning colder, the days are getting shorter and the academic workload is getting heavier. During this time when stress levels are rising and Seasonal Affective Disorder — colloquially known as seasonal depression — is seemingly running amok through the
By Rabia Salman, October 21 2024— As the air becomes crisper and the leaves start to change colours, my heart rate picks up a little and a nervous buzz enters my body. The days become shorter and long nights become even longer, because it's time for late-night
By Andreea Timis, October 20 2024— The University of Calgary's Student Wellness Services is hosting a series of three in-person workshops for students titled “Finding Emotional Balance” on Oct. 24 and Nov. 28. Now in their third year, these workshops are dedicated to equipping students with a
By Vama Saini, October 20 2024— Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a series of proposed anti-transgender policies aimed at limiting the rights and healthcare options of transgender and non-binary youth. Among the key policies are bans on gender-affirming surgeries for minors, restrictions on puberty blockers and
By Marvellous Chukwukelu, October 20 2024— On Dec. 28, 2022, Lionel Messi cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players the beautiful game of football has ever seen by leading the Argentine team to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, winning 4–2 on penalties. Two years later, he once
By Hannah Caparino, October 20 2024— The University of Calgary’s independent radio station, CJSW 90.9 FM, will be hosting a funding drive called The Sounds of Radiotown from Oct. 18-25. The funding drive will involve events and programming that will be based on the theme of living
By Hannah Caparino, October 19 2024— The Shakespeare Company is presenting the classic comedy, Twelfth Night, at The Studio space in Vertigo Theatre from Sept. 27 to Oct. 18. The plot follows Viola and Sebastian, twins who got separated from a shipwreck on the coast of Illyria, and their journey
By Emma Djukic, October 18 2024— When something goes horribly wrong, the natural human reaction is to find something to blame — the weather, the trauma your former partner gave you, the unfair professor who never posts his slides. This reaction is no less common in the world of sports, and
By Josie Simon, October 18 2024— 1. Which piece of furniture would you possess? A) Recliner B) Bathtub C) Desk D) Rocking chair E) Piano 2. What's your favourite type of weather? A) Gentle rain B) Misty heat C) Crisp autumn D) Stormy night E) Foggy morning 3.
By Maggie Hsu and Freeha Anjum, October 18 2024— No matter how dedicated you are to meal-prepping, midterms will eventually catch up to you and you’ll find yourself needing to grab a quick bite from MacHall to fuel your study sessions. When that time comes, it’s helpful