By Tina Shaygan, September 7 2016 —
Last week, the University of Chicago sent a letter to their incoming class stating that their campus will not allow ‘trigger warnings’ or ‘safe spaces’ to challenge the values of academia. You may … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, September 6 2016 —
As Calgary’s annual Pride Week wraps up in a flurry of rainbows, the city has already launched another marquee celebration of identity. The annual Calgary Straight Pride Parade kicked off literally the exact … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, August 12 2016 —
In his first official visit to Alberta, United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon spoke to hundreds of students at the University of Calgary August 12.
Formally titled, “A call to youth: the UN … Read the rest
By Tina Shaygan, August 30 2016 —
Last week, Edmonton City Council passed a vote to endorse the lowering of the municipal voting age to 16. There are sound arguments on both sides of the issue, but ultimately a voting … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, August 30 2016 —
When it comes to buying textbooks from the bookstore, students often need to fork out massive sums of cash to purchase them. However, the University of Calgary’s Students’ Union has a plan to … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, August 2 2016 —
Though a verdict was expected by the end of July, the fate of MacHall’s ownership remains uncertain.
Control and management of the building is currently the subject of an ongoing legal dispute between … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, August 2 2016 —
Rio de Janeiro will host the 31st Summer Olympic Games from August 5–21. But as excitement bubbles amongst the world’s top athletes — all vying for golden aspirations and national pride — so … Read the rest
By Miranda Krogstad, August 2 2016 —
The Calgary Folk Music Festival not only attracts musicians from around the globe, but also features world-class acts from our own backyard. The Gauntlet spoke with a few of the local talents that … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, July 20 2016 —
Seven University of Calgary students who were in Nice, France during a terrorist attack on July 14 are reported safe and accounted for.
The students were participating in an entrepreneurship program organized by … Read the rest
By Jason Herring with files from Rachel Woodward, July 26 2016 —
It’s a milestone year for the Calgary Fringe Festival. The event returns to Inglewood for its 10th anniversary from July 29 to August 6 with more of the … Read the rest
