Last week’s Student Legislative Council (SLC) meeting took place on Feb 27. It provided updates from the Honorary sub-meeting, Senate recruitment, and a presentation by the Presidential Task Force on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (PTF-EDIA). Senate representatives Aly Samji and Reeana Tazreean shared updates on the
Candidates and students were present for the Students’ Union (SU) general election results that were announced today in the South Courtyard of Mac Hall. Students enrolled in the Winter 2024 semester voted for their top candidates from March 5-7. Students were able to vote or abstain for executive positions,
On Feb. 28, the University of Calgary Students’ Union (SU) organized a vice-president external forum as part of the upcoming SU general election, hosted by the outgoing SU President Shaziah Jinnah Morsette. Mateusz Salmassi, a fifth-year international psychology student at the University of Calgary, is running uncontested. Salmassi
Last week’s Students' Legislative Council (SLC) meeting was held on Feb. 13. Resolution 81.35, which focused on reappointing four non-student members to the Review Board and the Tribunal, was discussed and voted upon. The resolution was presented for approval of the reappointments of non-student members
Last week's Student Legislative Council (SLC) meeting took place on Feb 6. The main topic of discussion was the General Faculties Council (GFC) meeting. VP Academic Sandra Amin began by addressing the GFC meeting and outlined the key action items to be discussed. The first was the approval
The University of Calgary is taking a step towards providing a supportive and inclusive environment for students by introducing substance-free housing on campus. The initiative, led by the UCalgary Recovery Community (UCRC) — a collegiate recovery program — and Student Residence Services, aims to create a safe space for students who
In the landscape of community healthcare, the Student Run Clinic (SRC) stands out as a beacon of hope and transformation. Founded by the MD class of 2011, this non-profit organization has been steadfast in its mission to provide accessible and quality medical care to the inner-city population. With
On Sept. 20, protests surged across Canada, with crowds rallying against the inclusion of 2SLGBTQ+ education in schools. The organizers, many connected to far-right networks, claim it's not about opposition to diverse sexual orientations or gender identities but a defence of "parental choice" in education.
Made in Italy is a remarkable one-man show featuring the talented Farren Timoteo, who embodies multiple characters in this comedic and heartfelt production. Set against the backdrop of an Italian immigrant family's journey to Canada in the 1970s, the play delves into themes of identity, cultural clashes
In a bid to transform the way students study and tackle academic anxiety, Kendra Baretta, a University of Calgary graduate student, has founded ZenZero. This innovative startup introduces customizable modular study pods to reduce stress and enhance productivity. In her interview with the Gauntlet, Baretta discusses how she developed this