FROSH 2021: Campus study spaces
By Ava Zardynezhad, September 6 2021—
Like it or not, as university students, we are bound to kill a lot of time on campus. While much of this time will be wasted looking for a spot to sit, for many, … Read the rest
Editor’s Picks
Voting sites on campus suspended for upcoming federal election
By Luis Armando Sanchez Diaz with files from Cristina Paolozzi, September 3 2021—
Elections Canada recently announced the cancelation of the Vote on Campus program for the upcoming federal election to take place on Sept. 20.
The program was launched … Read the rest
SU disappointed in the shift from in-person to online
By Sophia Lopez, September 3 2021—
With the fall semester beginning next week, many University of Calgary students are frustrated to see some of their in-person classes switch to an online format even after Aug. 20, which was the deadline … Read the rest
Horoscopes: The signs’ summer shenanigans
By Ramiro Bustamante Torres, September 3 2021—
Summer is coming to an end and school is approaching rapidly so what better way to finish it off than with some shenanigans? DISCLAIMER: Attempt at your own risk and with caution. Or … Read the rest
Warmer weather demands change in energy infrastructure
By Pamela Freeman, September 2 2021 —
The incredible heat experienced earlier this summer led to record-breaking power demand. The extreme weather caused surging demands in Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan. While demand was met, these heatwaves raised concerns about the … Read the rest
Year One: Parting advice from a senior
By Aymen Sherwani, September 2 2021—
Use an Online Planner:
It’s the middle of the semester and you’re knee-deep in back-to-back midterms, quizzes, lab write-ups or research paper deadlines. At this point in time, you can’t tell when anything is … Read the rest
Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters promotes project to reduce barriers for Indigenous survivors
By Sophia Lopez, September 1 2021—
The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) have partnered with the Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA) and the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS) to bring Centering Relationships to End Violence. This … Read the rest
Calgary Fringe Festival 2021: Steven Morton on drag, performing and finding your passion
By Rachneet Randhawa, August 27 2021—
Did you know that in theatre the term “drag” is known to have originated from when men played female roles in theoretical performances? They would express how their costume dresses would “drag” across the … Read the rest
Elections Calgary reverses decision to remove ‘vote anywhere’ stations in municipal election
By Cristina Paolozzi, August 23 2021—
Elections Calgary has reversed the decision made this past June to remove the “vote anywhere” polling stations on post-secondary campuses.
In a statement on Aug. 20, the Students’ Union (SU) announced that four post-secondary … Read the rest
Sled Island 2021 returns with both live and virtual performances
By Rachneet Randhawa, August 20 2021—
Sled Island Music & Arts Festival makes its coveted comeback as it announced its in-person programming for the summer. Camp Sled Island is a three-day event taking place at Beltline’s High Park and runs … Read the rest