Calgary’s economy isn’t doing too hot right now. As the price of oil continues to fall, our city’s unemployment rate has risen to the highest it’s been since 1996. And there’s little reason to believe this will change anytime soon. … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, February 9, 2016 —
It’s easy for women to feel self-conscious about their bodies. Almost every piece of advertising targeting women focuses on our looks — what we should or shouldn’t do to meet the latest beauty … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, February 9, 2016 —
If there really are plenty of fish in the sea, then there must be something wrong with the water at the University of Calgary.
I’ve been told that university will be my best … Read the rest
LGBTQ issues are in the spotlight at the University of Calgary and across the province. Workshops like “Trans 101” and “Asexuality 101” ran this week as part of an annual campus Sex Week, while Albertan high schools are currently working … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, February 2, 2016 —
If you’ve been going to the University of Calgary long enough, you’ve probably heard complaints about a lack of campus culture. U of C students don’t seem to share the same enthusiasm for … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, February 2, 2016 —
Rachel Notley touted the benefits of a carbon tax and emissions cap for the reputation of Alberta’s energy sector when she announced Alberta’s new climate plan in November. She claimed it would help … Read the rest
If you see someone walking around MacHall dressed as a vagina, you aren’t in the middle of a weird dream — it’s just Sex Week. A collaboration between various campus groups, the University of Calgary’s annual week of dildo-ring-tossing, condom … Read the rest
By Gauntlet sex columnist, January 26, 2016 —
When did anal sex get so popular? Not too long ago it was widely considered a taboo act reserved for gay couples. But last year it was the most googled term in … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, January 26, 2016 —
Consumers are picky about where their products come from. We want meat that wasn’t raised in a factory farm, clothing that didn’t come from a sweatshop and electricity that isn’t fueled by pollutants. … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser. January 26, 2016 —
As a communications studies major, I’ve always found it frustrating how wordy and convoluted many of my course readings are. Week after week, I find myself slogging through 30-page essays with 60-word sentences … Read the rest
