Nazeefa Ahmed

Latest

Students’ Union Food Bank receives donations from Air Canada and Global Medic as food insecurity among students increases

Students’ Union Food Bank receives donations from Air Canada and Global Medic as food insecurity among students increases

This October, Air Canada and Global Medic donated food to the Students’ Union (SU) campus food bank. The airline and non-for-profit reached out to the SU to provide non-perishable items, which the SU will distribute to students in need.  In an interview with the Gauntlet, SU Vice

—
By-Election results are in

By-Election results are in

Candidates and students were present for the Students’ Union (SU) by-election results that were announced today in the South Courtyard of Mac Hall.  Students enrolled in the Fall 2023 semester had from Oct. 11 to 13 at 4 p.m. to vote or abstain for the open positions. This

SU By-Elections 2023: Who's running and what you need to know

SU By-Elections 2023: Who's running and what you need to know

The University of Calgary's Students' Union (SU) is holding a by-election from Oct. 11 to 13, where multiple faculty representative positions will be filled. The positions that candidates are running for were left vacant in the general election this past March. Nevertheless, the Gauntlet is happy

Emma Chamberlain’s persona: an unapologetic contradiction

Emma Chamberlain’s persona: an unapologetic contradiction

Emma Chamberlain’s rise to fame appears to mirror most YouTube celebrities: humble beginnings with low-resolution videos followed by a dedicated fan base that grows until a star explodes into mainstream culture. Then comes the sponsorships, TV shows, coveted Met Gala interviews and a complete lifestyle facelift. They rise

—
U of C alumni develops an AI tool designed to improve study habits

U of C alumni develops an AI tool designed to improve study habits

Penseum is an AI tool that uses notes uploaded by students to generate concise study guides, multiple-choice questions and flashcards as well as provide information to a chatbot to answer questions about the topic of study. “Penseum is an innovative study platform revolutionizing the way students learn. Our AI-

—
U of C student hosts The Bloomers podcast to discuss mental health and the student experience

U of C student hosts The Bloomers podcast to discuss mental health and the student experience

Students are placed under immense pressure to organize their lives while still trying to figure out who they are. Balancing academics, finances, wellbeing, family and friends requires a great deal of effort that can cause mental strain if there is a lack of balance.  Fortunately, a University of Calgary student

—
The University of Calgary launches seven-year strategic plan

The University of Calgary launches seven-year strategic plan

On Sept. 16, the University of Calgary launched its seven-year strategic plan, Ahead of Tomorrow, at the Genesis Centre. The document lists four sub-goals that the U of C aims to achieve by the year 2030 with defined objectives and strategies such as community engagement, simplifying processes and

—
U of C requires doctor's notes for deferred examinations again amid shortage of doctors from Wellness Services

U of C requires doctor's notes for deferred examinations again amid shortage of doctors from Wellness Services

Starting this fall semester, the University of Calgary will be requiring students to provide supporting documentation for missing course components. Penny Werthner, the interim academic provost and vice-president summarizes the new changes to students in an email update to the student body on September 5.  “We know that unexpected

FROSH 2023: Embracing the fall academia aesthetic

FROSH 2023: Embracing the fall academia aesthetic

Chuck your floral skirts and capris away — you won’t need those for another year. Retire anything and everything to do with summer, and embrace the one time campus looks beautiful.  The fall academia aesthetic is more than the clothes — it is a mindset of denial, romanticizing lattes and campus

—
FROSH 2023: Campus Dietary Options

FROSH 2023: Campus Dietary Options

Being a student can be stressful, but thankfully we can eat to take the edge off. Whether it is grabbing a pastry before class or having lunch with friends you haven’t seen in a while, eating good food can make your day a little bit brighter. Here are some

—

Arts & Culture

Campus News

City News

Features

News

Opinions