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 Josie Simon, August 20 2024— We often hear, "High school is the best time of your life." Quite a statement, isn't it? This can lead us to seek the thrill and vitality of our teenage years throughout life. However, the idea that high school is
By Hannah Caparino, August 18 2024— The 2024 Calgary Fringe Festival, running from Aug. 2-10, has a large line up of poignant stories, but also features a handful of comedic acts that are fresh and bold. The improv show Surprised by Love is presented by The Kinkonauts and uses
By Hannah Caparino, August 15 2024— This past June BigGeo, a Calgary technology company that specializes in geospatial data technology and solutions, was recently acknowledged on a billboard in Times Square in New York City. The company had recently been listed as one of the finalists in the 2024 Snowflake
By Vama Saini, August 15 2024— The Haskayne Business Exchange (HBX) brings together industry leaders and scholars to explore the practical impact of cutting-edge research. Rooted in the University of Calgary’s commitment to transdisciplinary collaboration, HBX is a platform for exchanging ideas that empower professional growth and address
By Nazeefa Ahmed, August 15 2023— On Aug. 3, playwright, actress and University of Calgary alumni Alexa McGinn performed her solo show Celexia at the Fellowship Hall in Lantern Church for the Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival. In the heart of Inglewood, McGinn shared her love for words through a captivating
By Kimberly Taylor, August 15 2024— Werklund School of Education has established a website — Combatting Racism towards Indigenous Peoples through the Inclusion of Indigenous Perspectives in the Classroom — offering lesson plans and podcast episodes for teachers in K-12 schools as well as showcasing their research on the implementation of
By Megan Marr, August 15 2024— The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre (YEC) offers a variety of free drop-in career and employment services to youth aged 15-24. Young Calgarians can visit the YEC, located on the second floor of the Alberta Trade Centre, on any weekday from
By Emma Swanson, August 15 2024— Hart Hanson, the creator and former showrunner of the renowned American television series Bones, will be talking about all things books for Calgary’s literary non-for-profit organization, Wordfest, on Aug. 15th and 16th. “I think Wordfest is just fantastic, and if you
By Dianne Miranda, Josie Simon, Daman Singh, August 10 2024— After the chaos and thrill of Saturday at Folk Festival, Sunday had a beautiful wind-down prepared for the people. From local acts like K-Riz and Ginger Beef to fun sessions with bands you might have missed over the
By Daman Singh, August 9 2024— Scottish singer-songwriter Kate Victoria “KT” Tunstall took the ATB Main Stage on July 27 and put on a wonderful performance for the 45th Calgary Folk Music Festival. One of the first performers on the stage that night, Tunstall had the entire crowd lost