This September, the government of Alberta announced an additional 12.4 million dollar investment to fund apprenticeship seats for students. The funding is in response to an observed increase in demand for training in the trades. “We are seeing double-digit jumps in apprenticeship registration for the first time in
From Nov. 18 to Dec. 17, Vertigo Theatre presents Sleuth, a murder mystery that laces the “whodunnit” trope with unabashed and witty humour – an Anthony Shaffer classic. The show is one among a series of mystery plays hosted this season. Sleuth is a play by Anthony Shaffer from the 70s
On Dec. 1, students from the Department of Political Science and Department of History led a protest against tuition hikes in front of MacEwan Hall. The protests were voted on and organized by the two groups in addition to the Coalition of Alberta Postsecondary Students (CAPS). Representatives from the Graduate
Nostalgia is back in style. Through fashion, media, music and countless movie remakes, it appears that society is leaning into the past for support during a time of great global instability. For baby boomers, generation X and millennials, nostalgia makes sense — after all, they have enough of a past to
As of Fall 2023, the University of Calgary’s Student Success Centre launched peer-assisted writing sessions for first-year students. The 45-minute sessions provide first-year students the opportunity to receive feedback on assignments from trained peer writing mentors. “During sessions, Peer mentors engage in active reading of
On Nov. 18 and 19, the University of Calgary Debate Society (UCDS) co-hosted the British Parliamentary Championships with the University of Alberta Debate Society. The tournament hosted 50 teams from various Canadian universities with a team from Western University securing the championship. In the past, the University of Alberta
On Nov. 8, the Haskayne School of Business officially opened the new Food Services space. The space, run by Aramark, has four options for students which include the alumni-run business Phil & Sebastian as well as the award-winning Italian restaurant D.O.P. U of C students now
On Oct. 30 and Nov. 10, hundreds of students gathered in front of MacEwan Hall to protest the current conflicts in Israel. The protests were organized by the Palestine Advocacy Club and the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) at the University of Calgary. The two groups called for the university to
From Oct. 20 to Oct. 22, the Calgary Arab Arts & Culture Society hosted the Calgary Arab Film Nights at the Globe Cinema. The festival curated 11 films from several genres and Arab nations. “With a team of dedicated volunteers, we have been exhibiting resilience and art forms that tell
On Oct. 11, the University of Calgary hosted a community discussion for students in the MacEwan Ballroom. The event was aimed at addressing concerns regarding affordability and the student experience. “Join us for an opportunity to share your thoughts, concerns and ideas with the UCalgary senior leadership team. This event