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UCalgary Sleep and the importance of sleep wellness for students
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UCalgary Sleep and the importance of sleep wellness for students

The club provides expert advice on insomnia and other sleep disorders

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Documents show proposed new tuition framework for Alberta’s students

Documents show proposed new tuition framework for Alberta’s students

Proposed tuition framework presented to student leaders in late August, may have considerable impact on arts education here in Alberta.

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How AI is changing the workplace
Research

How AI is changing the workplace

Statistics Canada data shows more than one-third of Canadian workers are using generative AI.

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Need a hand? Your guide to student services

Need a hand? Your guide to student services

Here’s where to turn when you need support during your time at U of C.

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Defining a Calgarian

Defining a Calgarian

Beyond birthplace: Calgarians reflect on what it means to belong.

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Leaving the free fare zone?

Leaving the free fare zone?

With the debate over the free fare zone’s future continuing, there are raising concerns about the fate of this staple downtown program.

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The debate over Alberta’s future begins
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The debate over Alberta’s future begins

On July 9, Western Standard hosted a debate on Alberta’s independence at the Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre. This comes at a contentious time, as Albertans prepare to vote on a nine question referendum slated for Oct. 19. Among the nine questions, one  will ask if the government of

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The Weight of the Road
Sports

The Weight of the Road

The record-breaking Tour Alberta for Cancer shows how shared physical exertion can build community.

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Calgary Public Library’s “AI Collaborative Artist” residency generates heated discussions

Creatives speak on the drawbacks and potential of generative AI usage

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Concerns raised for current University AI policy

SU and GSA representatives speak on strength of campus AI policies and outline responsible usage.

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Decoding Alberta’s AI data centres

Communities have raised concerns about water resources, the energy grid and noise pollution.

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AI, the new personal trainer

AI might be a convenient replacement for true fitness coaching, but is it effective?

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A cautionary case against generative AI

AI has made a place for itself in our world, and while many users believe it optimizes their lives; some uses of the technology may be more damaging than they seem.

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AI is here, now what?

AI is a powerful tool that can expand what’s possible for humans. However, we must decide what that looks like.

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Navigating AI jargon and its purpose

AI terms defined and how it reframes its use in everyday life.

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Media organizations fight for protection with Anti-SLAPP Legislation

Albertans are proposing an Anti-SLAPP Legislation to protect journalists and media as Alberta’s socio-political environment enters a “post-truth” era.

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Colours of Love feature: Megan Koch

Colours of Love feature: Megan Koch

Colours of Love feature: Charlotte Dover

Colours of Love feature: Charlotte Dover

Colours of Love feature: Sylvia Lopez

Colours of Love feature: Sylvia Lopez

Education needed on campus around service dogs and persons with invisible disabilities

Education needed on campus around service dogs and persons with invisible disabilities

Acting, Accessibility, and Argonautika: A huge step closer to inclusivity

Acting, Accessibility, and Argonautika: A huge step closer to inclusivity

GenZ and the rise of Tumblr-core

GenZ and the rise of Tumblr-core

The 2023 SU General Election comes to a close: Who are the winners?

The 2023 SU General Election comes to a close: Who are the winners?

Tick, Tick…Boom! hits Calgary

Tick, Tick…Boom! hits Calgary

Town hall held with MLA Jason Copping sparks frustration with the 2023 budget

Town hall held with MLA Jason Copping sparks frustration with the 2023 budget

Vice-president external candidates discuss how they plan to address students' financial challenges

Vice-president external candidates discuss how they plan to address students' financial challenges

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