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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'Tis the season when university students get a much-needed break from their studies. Once classes are finished and the last exams have been completed, many students will spend their free time celebrating the holidays. Although everyone celebrates Christmas and New Year’s Eve in different ways, these majors
When reading fiction novels, it’s easy to notice that the same plot devices are constantly reused. There are likely millions of stories featuring a protagonist who is an orphan or a leader of a fantasy country who is an evil dictator. Some tropes are universally loved, while others are