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Trick-or-Eat 2022 aims to beat 2010 record

Trick-or-Eat 2022 aims to beat 2010 record

The Office of Student Leadership Engagement is hosting the annual Trick-or-Eat event on campus today. The event goes from 4 to 7 p.m. where volunteers will go door-to-door in communities around the university to collect food and essential care items for U of C students

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Calling someone whitewashed cuts deep

Calling someone whitewashed cuts deep

In middle school, my friends and I were calling our classmates’ homes to sell chocolates and cookies for a class trip to Banff. Though I was not going myself, I memorized the short script and happily obliged. The Garfield keychain I would receive at the end was enough motivation to

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U of C's Dr. Jamal speaks about men's involvement in women’s education

U of C's Dr. Jamal speaks about men's involvement in women’s education

On Oct. 3, Arch Award recipient Aamir Jamal spoke at one of University of Calgary’s Alumni All Access events, titled The gate keepers: engaging men in gender justice and girls’ education in Northwest Pakistan. Jamal spoke about his research, projects and personal anecdotes regarding his journey to his present

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Why the engineering complex is a popular study space

Why the engineering complex is a popular study space

The newer section of the engineering complex is always buzzing with activity. From stressed fourth-years pounding through a problem in a quiet corner to people catching up with friends on the centre steps, the building is a place on campus that feels alive all the time.  The newer section

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SU By-Elections 2022: Who’s running and what you need to know

SU By-Elections 2022: Who’s running and what you need to know

The University of Calgary’s Students’ Union (SU) is holding a by-election from Oct. 12-14, where an external position and faculty representative positions will be filled.  These positions include vice-president external, Haskayne School of Business representative, Faculty of Kinesiology representative, two Schulich School of Engineering representatives, and

SU By-Elections 2022: VP External Candidates

SU By-Elections 2022: VP External Candidates

In this year’s Students’ Union (SU) by-election, the vice-president external position is up for grabs. There are three students running this time around, and one of them needs to secure the most amount of votes from students in order to get the position.     JAGAT INDER SINGH CHAHAL

MCU's Sabra represents colonial power without consequence

MCU's Sabra represents colonial power without consequence

Note from the author on April 23, 2025— Since this article was published in 2022 in my second year of university, it’s been the subject of criticism, some of it valid, some of it weaponized. I’ve grown since writing this, and my views and writing have changed. I’

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How Payless proved that luxury brands are a scam

How Payless proved that luxury brands are a scam

In a pre-pandemic marketing stunt, shoe retailer Payless rebranded for a night as Palessi, a luxury store that carries the best of shoes for insanely high prices. Fashion influencers and socialites were invited to the exclusive launch party held in an old Armani store and paid up to $640

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Preview of Orange Shirt Day events in honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day

Preview of Orange Shirt Day events in honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day

On Sept. 30, the University of Calgary’s Office of Indigenous Engagement will be partnering with the Calgary Public Library to host an afternoon panel discussion and an evening film screening in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The panel discussion will be hosted at the Husky

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Food insecurity in Alberta: Can oil save us this time?

Food insecurity in Alberta: Can oil save us this time?

Food insecurity is on the rise in Alberta. The University of Toronto’s 2021 Household Food Insecurity in Canada Report found that Alberta faces the highest food insecurity among the 10 Canadian provinces. The report used data from 54,000 Canadian households included in Statistics Canada’s 2021 Canadian Income

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