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Weather vs. Climate Change: What’s the difference?

Weather vs. Climate Change: What’s the difference?

The sudden changes in temperature in our city and around the world have sparked discussions about the effects climate change has had on our weather. But there seems to be a misconception of what is categorized as common weather patterns and what is the result of climate change.   University of

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Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 14: Alter-Ego

Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 14: Alter-Ego

You’ve all heard of the saying "New year, new me," but how many of you have committed to its instructions entirely?  Of course, not all of us want to flip our lives upside down and this is where alter-egos come into play.  Beyonce had Sasha Fierce,

Black-owned businesses in Calgary you should check out

Black-owned businesses in Calgary you should check out

With February being Black History Month, there are plenty of ways to help support the Black community from this month and onward. Don’t know where to start? From delicious food to stylish clothing, check out these Black-owned businesses around the city and what they have to offer.  Iconic

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Gauntlet staff picks for best albums of 2022

Gauntlet staff picks for best albums of 2022

With the end of another year comes yet another round-up. This was a big year for music, bringing something for everyone — from die-hard music fans to casual listeners. We got albums that elicited deep introspection and albums that had us breaking our souls at the discotheque. The Gauntlet

HomeSpace combats the affordable housing crisis through their Adopt-a-Door fundraiser

HomeSpace combats the affordable housing crisis through their Adopt-a-Door fundraiser

Local charity, HomeSpace, is launching its first annual Adopt-a-Door fundraising campaign to tackle the rising costs and affordable housing crisis Calgarians are currently facing.  HomeSpace’s mission is to help people in Calgary create more affordable housing as inflation continues to raise costs for common necessities — making it

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Different types of people during the winter

Different types of people during the winter

Unlike other seasons, winter seems to be the one that brings about the most divide in our society. It may seem like common sense for some to wear a certain attire or act a certain way during these cold, and sometimes hazardous, months, but you’d be surprised — or not,

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SiC and FASA team up again to host another harm reduction event

SiC and FASA team up again to host another harm reduction event

The Students in Communications (SiC) club at the University of Calgary, along with the Faculty of Arts Students’ Association (FASA) are hosting a week-long harm reduction and substance dependency awareness event starting today until November 25.  The organizations teamed up last November, in conjunction with the Liam Project, to

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Halloween costumes you maybe never considered

Halloween costumes you maybe never considered

For the last few years we’ve seen the same Halloween costumes repeated over and over again. While some of them will never get old, like a classic devil and angel, it’s time for some new ideas to take the spotlight. Although there’s nothing wrong with a typical

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The 2022 SU by-election results are in

The 2022 SU by-election results are in

The winners of the 2022 Students’ Union (SU) by-election were announced today at the South Courtyard stage in Mac Hall at 5 pm. Both candidates and students were eager to hear the results after the three-day voting period, where 2,132 student votes were cast. In this year’

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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

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