Elaine Liang is the News Editor for Vol. 66. She previously served as the Beat Reporter and the SLC News Assistant. Powered by an unhealthy amount of coffee, she's currently working on her thesis in the Honours Neuroscience program.
On July 28, the Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) voted in favour of implementing a flat Mac Hall redevelopment fee of $11.25 for all students during the 2026-27 academic year. The proposal voted with an overwhelming majority of SLC, with one sole nay vote from the School of Architecture,
University of Calgary students may be paying a flat fee of $11.25 this coming fall for the expansion of Mac Hall, marking a noticeable shift from the question posed to students at the ballot box in Winter 2026. In the July 14 Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) meeting, President Gabriela
Speakers and participants at a June 27 rally criticized Alberta separation efforts, emphasizing respecting treaty rights and Indigenous sovereignty.
On March 10, Students’ Union (SU) President Naomie Bakana and Vice-President Internal Lorraine Ndovi updated the Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) on the future of SU Quality Money after receiving strong pushback from the university. Bakana and Ndovi presented three major points: the budget allocation for this year’s Quality
At the March 3 Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) meeting, a consultation on the Ahead of Tomorrow Academic Advising Impact Initiative was held with Vice-Provost (Student Experience) Verity Turpin and Institutional Effectiveness Specialist and project lead Tanille Butler. After an introduction from Turpin, Butler presented details on the purpose and
Eager candidates and students alike were present for the Students’ Union (SU) general election results that were announced today in the South Courtyard of MacEwan Hall. Students enrolled in the winter 2026 semester voted for their candidates of choice from March 3 to 5. Students were able to vote or
At the Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) meeting on Feb. 24, President Naomie Bakana and Vice-President Internal Lorraine Ndovi provided updates on the University of Calgary’s pushback against renewing the SU’s Quality Money Program. For the past 20 years, the SU Quality Money Program has received approximately $2
To kick off the 2026 Students’ Union (SU) General Election forums, uncontested Vice President Academic (VPA) candidate Zoe Zeritsch presented her goals in prioritizing students’ academics and wellbeing. The three pillars of Zeritsch’s platform are improving learning environments, tackling program transparency and improving access to experiential learning opportunities. Zertisch’
As of Feb. 2, 2026, parents and guardians can access their child’s health records online up until they turn 18. Previously, parents and guardians were only able to gain proxy access for their children aged 12 and under through a healthcare provider. The Government of Alberta stated that having
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s (CPO) It Takes Two astonished audiences on Jan. 24 when it presented a musical collaboration not only between soloist and ensemble, but across generations of musicians. Joined by solo cellist Luka Coetzee and the Calgary Youth Orchestra (CYO); the CPO, conducted by Fawzi Haimor, brought