By Daman Singh, October 6 2024—
The University of Calgary’s Students’ Union (SU) is holding their 2024 By-Elections from Oct. 8-10 to fill vacant Student Legislative Council (SLC) positions. Students will also be asked to vote on a referendum regarding … Read the rest
By Josie Simon, September 26 2024—
Sept. 30 marks a significant date in Canada, Orange Shirt Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and reconciling the historical injustices inflicted upon Indigenous communities, particularly through the Indian Residential School system. This day … Read the rest
By Josie Simon, September 14 2024—
Canada, known for its multiculturalism, has attracted immigrants worldwide seeking better opportunities. Among these groups, Indian immigrants have significantly increased over the past decade, enriching the country’s economic and cultural tapestry. However, this surge … Read the rest
By Marvellous Chukwukelu, September 10 2024—
X, formerly known as Twitter, continues to be one of the most unique social media platforms today. Though it has a smaller user base than YouTube or Facebook, X’s unique approach to content has … Read the rest
By Josie Simon, August 23 2024—
Just a few years ago, The Big Bang Theory was the touchstone of pop culture. The tee shirts adorned with “Bazinga!” and “I’m not crazy, my mother had me tested” were crowing fashion statements. … Read the rest
By Ilana van der Merwe, August 9 2024—
Since the 1970s, climate change protests have evolved significantly. With the rise of social media, activists have developed new, sometimes radical methods to draw attention to environmental issues. Recently, a series of … Read the rest
By Grace Hagan, August 3 2024—
When evaluating the effectiveness of book bans, we must consider the cognitive differences between children with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and those without.
According to Emily Knox, an associate professor at the University of … Read the rest
By Radhya Comar, July 27 2024—
Early campaigning, aggressive social media strategies and massive budgets are the norm in American political candidates. The United States is known for its especially long election cycle. Canada, however, is not. That might be … Read the rest
By Josie Simon, July 4 2024—
As the 2024 Calgary Stampede approaches, it finds itself at the centre of an intensifying debate over animal welfare in rodeo entertainment. The Stampede has been a cornerstone of Calgary’s identity for over a … Read the rest
By Josie Simon, July 2 2024—
TLC’s reality series My 600-lb Life treads a thin line between documentary and exploitation, chronicling the intense weight loss journeys of individuals battling severe obesity. While the show claims to offer participants a chance … Read the rest
