Leigh Patrick is the Sports Editor for Vol. 66. Currently in their third year of an Honours English degree with an Italian minor at the University of Calgary, Leigh covers campus athletics, local sports features, and sideline reporting.
In front of a crowd of over 5300, the Calgary Dinos kicked off their 2025-26 season with an overtime loss against the University of Regina Rams by a score of 36-43. The Dinos, one of the youngest teams in Canada West with more than 50 freshmen on the
Finals season brings pressure to do everything perfectly. No distractions, No wasted time — just endless studying. Energy drinks, drawn curtains and the glow of a screen set the stage for cramming. We convince ourselves that success means cutting out everything from deleting social media to canceling plans and cramming months
As classes wind down and finals approach, the UCalgaryStrong Festival is offering students a well-earned break. The air is filled with food and music as friends compete in games and bounce on inflatables. Beyond the festivities, this event carries a deeper purpose: providing a safe, inclusive and substance-free
Calgary Underground Film Festival (April 17-27, 2025) Experience a premier film festival by attending the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF), running April 17-27. Founded in 2003, CUFF is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to screening unconventional films, including features, documentaries, animations and shorts. With a
One of the best times of the year has just come to a close. The YYC Hot Chocolate Fest had 146 contestants this year from around Calgary, already beating its record of 125 vendors set in 2024! The Hot Chocolate Fest is part of a larger fundraising effort to feed
By Leigh Patrick , March 9 2025— I can’t pinpoint which stain tipped my thinking. Was it the 100th coffee splatter on a white shirt or tea drippings on my journal pages? When I finally embraced the stains, I stopped feeling like I was failing and began to live. Through
While January was bright with hope and fresh starts, February reminds us that we are still in the dead of winter. Coupled with the fact that January's 31 days felt like six months, we are once again, mentally drained. Our semester mirrors this yearly tribulation. By mid-February,
In modern society, intimacy is often reserved for romantic relationships, typically associated with sex and the partner with whom we share it. However, intimacy is much more than that—it’s a state of being unguarded and relaxed with someone. It involves feeling a deep, soulful connection. It's
First dates get all the attention with dating guides, influencer ‘Get Ready with Me’ videos and mirror pep talks. But the second date? That's trickier. You’ve mutually decided to see each other again—now what? Do you maintain the polished first-date version of yourself or let
With Valentine's Day approaching, why not make this year unforgettable with a unique twist? There's always pressure to make the day special, but if you’re without a date, turn to a steadfast companion: books. Always there to sweep you off your feet and never leave