Laura Beldor

Laura Beldor

Laura Beldor is the Arts and Research Editor for Vol. 66. She is a Biological Science student, throughout her time as an undergraduate, has consistently reported on entertainment, culture and advances being made in various academic fields.

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The horror of existence: review of Monstress at the Vertigo Theatre

The horror of existence: review of Monstress at the Vertigo Theatre

Content Warning: This article contains mentions of abuse and suicide From Jan. 17 to Feb. 15 2026, Vertigo Theatre put on a production of Monstress, as part of their 2025/2026 season. The two-woman show is a hauntingly beautiful Frankenstein reimagining that tackles themes of life, death, morality and

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The FAIR IOC committee consensus: providing guidelines for injury prevention for female athletes

The FAIR IOC committee consensus: providing guidelines for injury prevention for female athletes

In 2025, 109 experts from around the world came together in Lausanne Switzerland for the Female/woman/girl Athlete Injury Prevention (FAIR) International Olympic Committee (IOC) Consensus to decide the best ways to improve the rate of serious injury for women and girls in sports. From this conference, the group

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A new take on an old classic: Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker

A new take on an old classic: Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker

From Dec. 12-24, 2025, Alberta Ballet ran their annual production of The Nutcracker at the Southern Jubilee Auditorium. This season, the company premiered a reinvented version of the ballet, bringing new life to a beloved story.   The Nutcracker has been a staple of the holiday season for over 100

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Alberta Theatre Projects presents: The Wizard Of Oz

Alberta Theatre Projects presents: The Wizard Of Oz

Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) is one of the most prominent theatre companies based in Calgary, known for providing audiences with exciting theatrical experiences. This holiday season, ATP will be staging performances of The Wizard of Oz.  Haysam Kadri, the Artistic Director for the theatre company and Tracey Power, director and

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Celebrating the legacy a musical giant at Nothing Compares: The Music of Prince

Celebrating the legacy a musical giant at Nothing Compares: The Music of Prince

On Nov. 8th, 2025 the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra presented Nothing Compares: The Music of Prince at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. The event was a reflection on the life and music of the iconic artist through orchestral performances of his biggest hits. It can be difficult to describe the unparalleled

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Researching plant genetics and innovating the agriculture industry: The Marcus Samuel lab

Researching plant genetics and innovating the agriculture industry: The Marcus Samuel lab

Marcus Samuel, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary and director of Greenhouse Operations, is a plant geneticist who has made significant contributions to the study of the genetics of canola. Today, he has his own lab where multiple individuals, post-doctoral researchers, graduate

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The F-word review: Keshia Cheesman’s and Bianca Miranda’s funny, relatable and empowering return to the stage

The F-word review: Keshia Cheesman’s and Bianca Miranda’s funny, relatable and empowering return to the stage

As part of Downstages' 2025-2026 season, The F-word returned to the Werklund Centre from October 8-12. The show, written, performed and produced by University of Calgary Alumni Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda, revolves around the pair's humorous and heartfelt journey towards self-acceptance. The

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The F-Word: An exploration of friendship and fatness

The F-Word: An exploration of friendship and fatness

From Oct. 8 to 12, the Motel Theatre at the Werklund Centre was staging performances of The F-Word, presented by Downstage Theatre. The show is an examination of friendship, self-acceptance and the stigmatization of fatness. Both Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda, the writers, producers and performers of the

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Five things all first-year university students must do

Five things all first-year university students must do

The start of September ushers in a new semester at the University of Calgary and marks the beginning of the post-secondary educational journeys for the many first-year students. Although this is an exciting time for those starting university for the first time, trying to navigate the new academic

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Why is it so hard to see a concert? A critique of the ticket selling industry in Canada

Why is it so hard to see a concert? A critique of the ticket selling industry in Canada

Everyone dreams of seeing their favourite music artist live. But for Canadians, going to a concert has become less of a fun way to spend a night and more of a competition between thousands of individuals in a digital queue, where "winning" means hundreds to thousands of dollars

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