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From West Africa to Calgary: Afrobeats makes its mark in the city's music scene

From West Africa to Calgary: Afrobeats makes its mark in the city's music scene

As Calgary's population grows and diversifies, its cultural and music scene is expanding to reflect this dynamic shift. From concerts that attract hundreds of attendees to lively nightclub events, parties, fashion shows and summer festivals, Calgary is rapidly embracing African music culture, particularly the vibrant Afrobeats style. With

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Do stricter parents produce ‘well-behaved’ children or mentally troubled individuals?

Do stricter parents produce ‘well-behaved’ children or mentally troubled individuals?

The "spare the rod and spoil the child" narrative from the Bible significantly influences societal mental health issues, more than is often acknowledged. When interpreted extremely, as many parents do, it suggests that children need aggressive discipline to avoid becoming societal problems. However, what happens when these children

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Five signs you might have middle child syndrome: confessions from a fellow middle child

Five signs you might have middle child syndrome: confessions from a fellow middle child

If you've scrolled through TikTok and seen "I'm the first child of course…" videos cut off before the middle child speaks, you probably felt that familiar pang of recognition—justice for middle children! As a proud middle child, I know that silence hits close

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I didn’t know I was Black and poor: An African diaspora experience

I didn’t know I was Black and poor: An African diaspora experience

I sat in bed all morning scrolling through Instagram and TikTok, my two favourite time wasters right now on this Gen-Z-pervaded internet. As I scrolled past the memes, annoying podcasts, mini vlogs and countless baby videos — the dominant topic on my For You page was African people and

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Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 15: Anti-Love

Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 15: Anti-Love

This season can be a tough time for the heartbroken but the Gauntlet is here to the rescue! This February, let’s ditch the love and instead embrace misery. After all, there is nothing more cathartic than indulging in our sad feelings and listening to a playlist that only makes

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