On November 8, the University of Calgary, in partnership with Innovate Calgary, launched the Energy Transition Centre, inviting academics, students, and industry personnel to take part in researching and innovating clean transition technologies for business. The centre will also support start-ups to commercialize these technologies to compete in the
Thrifting and the online resale market had an unprecedented boom in the past few years. A 2022 report from Thredup, the largest online resale store in the world, projected that second-hand shopping will grow 127 per cent by the year 2026. In contrast, fast fashion growth is expected to
South-Asian comedian Hasan Minhaj gives quite the performance in his recent Netflix comedy special, The King’s Jester. His crater eyes, theatrical expressions and classic “cry-Hasan” voice mirror that of King Julian from Madagascar — from the surface, some may dismiss his stand-up as borderline childish. After all,
The University of Calgary has launched the “Inclusive Excellence Cluster Hiring Initiative” which aims to hire 45 professors over the next three years from equity-deserving groups to help advance equity, diversity and inclusion at the university. “We see this commitment as important to meet the needs of an ever-
Last month, Avenue Calgary Magazine released its annual “Top 40 Under 40” list of 2022. This recognition celebrates 40 Calgarians that have made a significant impact in their respective fields and improved the city with their efforts. “Top 40 Under 40 is […] a celebration of early career success, but also
On Sunday, the University of Calgary released a statement to the Calgary Herald, agreeing to delay voting on tuition hikes to give the Student’s Union (SU) more time to consult. The decision comes after SU claimed in a Thursday news release that the university was not willing to stop
Disclaimer: This article may or may not be written from the author’s personal experience In the last week before reading break, many students are practically jumping off their seats to write all their midterms. They absolutely love having to remember one tiny detail from September and have multipart questions
As primary educators of Alberta’s youth, teachers and other educational staff support children through their emotional development and traumatic life events, in addition to their learning. They were foundational in creating a safe and supportive environment for children during the socially isolating pandemic. As schools return to pre-pandemic
As I write this, I am shamefully sipping on a grande iced matcha latte with pumpkin cream cold foam. I bought the drink while passing through Mac Hall, a spur of the moment decision that has become an expensive habit as of late. The drink was a whopping $6.58,
Longer skirts are a staple in many wardrobes this season. Looking around campus, you will see many people choosing to wear the piece over other modern bottoms, such as skinny jeans and mini skirts. When considering pants, feminine fashion has also opted for a baggier silhouette that either drapes on