Tips to Surviving the Post-Secondary Gauntlet
The 2026-27 editorial staff's advice to making the most out of the university experience.
University of Calgary served in lawsuit by organizers of May 2024 encampment
By Matthew Johnson and Hannah Caparino, May 12 2026— It has been two years since the police removed a pro-palestine encampment on University of Calgary campus, now nine people who were removed from campus are suing the university, Calgary Police Service, and the City of Calgary. The encampment was
History department leadership addresses concerns from CLARE students
The Department of History (HTST) will be experiencing multiple changes in the next two to three years as the Department of Classics and Religion (CLARE) will be closing on July 1 2026. Programs within CLARE will be moved into the Department of History, including Greek and Roman Studies (GRST), Ancient
Makambe K. Simamba moves audiences in her thought-provoking play, Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers, and Little Brothers
By Hannah Caparino, September 24 2024— Handsome Alice Theatre and Verb Theatre will present Makambe K. Simamba’s show, Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers, and Little Brothers, at the Big Secret Theatre. Simamba is both a seasoned performer and an acclaimed writer, receiving the Dora Mavor Moore Award for her play,
CIFF 2024 will showcase a number of Alberta-made films and short films
By Hannah Caparino, September 25 2024— The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a variety of films from Canada and around the world. The festival will also include many Alberta-made films and short films, including films like Lucky Star and Crow. CIFF’s Program
Local authors speak on how The Sad Book opens up conversations about grief and emotion for everyone of all ages
By Hannah Caparino, September 5 2024— Local Calgary teacher Carla Shafer and illustrator Laura Ambrosone have collaborated in writing and illustrating a new children’s book titled The Sad Book. The book is part of the Matteo Shafer Legacy Fund, a project that is being spearheaded by Shafer to honour
Global Fest lights the night sky with the Cosmic Connections firework show
By Hannah Caparino, September 3 2024— Calgary’s annual GlobalFest includes a variety of food, vendors and activities to introduce visitors to a wide range of countries and cultures. The festival has a total of over 50 food vendors and cultural pavilions combined to entertain newcomers or returning visitors. The
GlobalFest celebrates Canada’s multicultural space and hosts a citizenship ceremony
By Hannah Caparino, August 30 2024— GlobalFest, Calgary’s annual cultural celebration which took place this year from Aug. 15-24, brings together a multitude of cultures and activities that attendees can participate in. The main goal of the festival is to showcase Calgary’s diverse community and create an
Sonny Gullage and Chris Cain shine at Calgary’s International Blues Festival
By Hannah Caparino, August 21 2024— The 2024 Calgary International Blues Festival had an impressive line up which explored how the blues genre can be reinvented and interpreted by a large number of artists. The festival consisted of renowned musicians like Dawn Pemberton, Angelique Francis and Big Llou Johnson, but
Calgary Fringe Festival’s improv show Surprised by Love takes the romcom genre to original and hilarious heights
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