The Hispanic community in the United States has had a complicated presence for decades and has been subjected, in recent years, to increasing waves of mean-spirited attacks and ill-informed comments. This socio-political phenomenon has been ignited, settled and spread by far-right political narratives that are rooted
The Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary announced the introduction of a new degree in Sustainable Systems Engineering. It will equip future students with a multidisciplinary engineering approach to further sustainable practices. “Sustainable systems engineering is a technical and transdisciplinary field focusing on how to design, integrate
On March 31, the Trans Day of Visibility was observed in Canada and around the world to raise awareness about the discriminatory barriers that many transgender people face. It’s also a day to recognize and celebrate the work and contributions trans people have made within and outside the 2SLGBTQIA+
The Faculty of Arts Students’ Association (FASA) at the University of Calgary announced the recipient of the first-ever FASA Arts scholarship, which is set to be awarded on an annual basis. “We wanted to create something that would honour students in the Arts program and help to promote a
The Alberta Coalition for Affordable Tuition (ACAT) is hosting their second Student Day of Action rally on March 28 to protest against tuition hikes on post-secondary institutions across Alberta. ACAT defines itself as “a democratic coalition of Alberta post-secondary students building the power to end higher education cuts,
A proposed rail project that aims to connect Calgary’s International Airport and Banff train station has raised concerns among conservation groups in the province who have highlighted the environmental impacts it can have in the region. The proposal has been presented to the Alberta Ministry of Transportation and Canada
On March 1, students running for the three Faculty of Science representative positions participated in an online forum organized by the Students’ Union (SU) to talk about their platforms and express their ideas of what they would do if elected in the upcoming general election. The event was moderated by
Food Justice Now will be providing a hot meal to students on March 1. Food Justice Now is a subcommittee of Students for Direct Action and is a project developed along with Home Foods Community Kitchen — both clubs at the University of Calgary and in partnership with Zero Food Waste
On Feb. 7, the Mental Health and Wellness Subcommittee of the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) at the University of Calgary hosted an event on mental health and sexual wellness as part part of Sex & Gender week. It was held virtually due to the COVID-19 restrictions and was moderated
Over the past weeks, the world has witnessed the continuous escalation of the political and military tensions between Ukraine and Russia. Intelligence shared by several entities of Western countries and by Ukrainian officials has determined that Russia has amassed more than 100,000 military personnel near its eastern border with