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, October 12 2024— To start off the drama department’s 2024–25 season, the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) will be showcasing Sarah DeLappe’s play, The Wolves. The play premiered in New York City, and was nominated for the Pulitzer
By Maggie Hsu, October 12 2024— I’m sure you’ve scrolled past at least one Instagram post about someone going on a hike to see the larches. What are larches? Are they some magical creatures that only come out during autumn that you need to hike hours to see?
By Vama Saini, October 12 2024— The University of Calgary is in the midst of its annual consultation process regarding proposed increases in tuition and mandatory non-instructional fees (MNIFs) for the 2025-26 academic year. The current proposals suggest a two per cent tuition hike for domestic undergraduates, a
By Vama Saini, October 9 2024— Alberta post-secondary students are grappling with significant delays in processing student aid applications, creating financial uncertainty as they begin the new academic year. A record number of applications has overwhelmed the system, prompting widespread concerns from students and university representatives alike. In a
By Hannah Caparino, October 8 2024— The Calgary International Film Festival had a number of premieres that spanned across all kinds of genres. There was no shortage of dramas and comedies, but a stand out film that made its Calgary premiere was Adult Best Friends, written by Delaney Buffett and
By Ansharah Shakil, October 8 2024— Calgary-based author Kirti Bhadresa released a short story collection titled An Astonishment of Stars on Oct. 1. The story depicts the lives of women of colour, each character distinct and defined and each story reflecting different aspects of humanity. Bhadresa studied Political Science
By Radhya Comar, October 8 2024— Already-chewed gum, tape that has lost its stickiness and an unwrapped lollipop are not just random remnants of an office dustbin but a collection of metaphors. These metaphors compare women who have been sexually active before marriage to objects that have lost their
By Vama Saini, October 8 2024— The Students' Union (SU) is the official student government at the university, representing and advocating for undergraduate students. The highest governing body of the SU is the Students' Legislative Council (SLC), which is empowered by Section 95 of the Post-Secondary Learning
By Maggie Hsu, October 7 2024— As Canadian Women's Sports Month celebrates the achievements of female athletes, the launch of the Northern Super League (NSL) marks a groundbreaking moment for women’s soccer in Canada. This new professional women’s soccer league not only expands the country'
By Laura Beldor, October 7 2024— Fall has arrived once again, marking that special time of year when companies begin to promote their seasonal products to the masses. As the temperatures cool and the leaves change, it's the perfect opportunity to explore the seasonal foods that align with