Garima Chahal is the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator for Vol. 66. She is a final-year Political Science and International Relations student at the University of Calgary. She was a former volunteer and is a two-time Yacowar Award recipient.
I visited Père-Lachaise Cemetery last year as part of a research project examining sustainability and livability in European cities. Our task was deceptively simple: to understand why Père-Lachaise is considered a public space, and how it functions as one. At first glance, the answer seems obvious. The gates
Alberta’s government says it stands for freedom, choice and responsible leadership, yet its recent decisions paint a far different picture. From cracking down on school library books to silencing teachers’ labour rights and rejecting federal dental coverage, the UCP is increasingly governing through restriction rather than collaboration. Book bans
Food insecurity isn’t just a distant issue — it’s happening here, in our own classrooms, as students skip meals to save money. To help, I’ve compiled where to find cheaper eats and food support services right on campus. Between the increasing price of groceries, the rising cost of
The WNBA has spent years battling for recognition and fair treatment, only to, once again, find itself as the butt of someone else’s joke. At recent games, sex toys have been thrown onto the court. What some dismiss as a crude prank may in fact be a marketing stunt
The Alberta by-election for Battle River–Crowfoot was held on Aug.18, 2025, a race that drew national attention. The contest was triggered when incumbent MP Damien Kurek stepped down to allow Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, who had lost his long-time riding of Carleton–Ottawa, an opportunity
Living with celiac disease turns every meal into a careful choice — but in Canada, increasing levels of gluten-free awareness, better product selections and standout restaurants are making safe, satisfying dining experiences increasingly possible. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the digestion of gluten — a protein found in
The University of Calgary is home to a wide range of student clubs, each fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. Among them, the Muslimah Empowered Chapter (MEC), a Students’ Union-registered club, stands out for its commitment to creating a safe and supportive space for Muslim women. Founded in
On Jan. 17th, the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Calgary hosted Dr. Kimberley Brownlee as part of its Philosophical Speaker Series. Brownlee, a distinguished scholar in ethics, political, and social philosophy, holds the Canada Research Chair in Ethics and Political and Social Philosophy at the University of