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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
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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
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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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Beating Isolation: GirlsConnect YYC’s founder talks social anxiety and fostering healthy female friendships

Beating Isolation: GirlsConnect YYC’s founder talks social anxiety and fostering healthy female friendships

Capybaras are taking over the internet

Capybaras are taking over the internet

Introducing your new favourite local pop star: Premanition

Introducing your new favourite local pop star: Premanition

Folk Festival got the folks moving

Folk Festival got the folks moving

Folk Festival Review: Saturday

Folk Festival Review: Saturday

A fanzine moderator stole $27K — Here’s what it means for the future of fanzines

A fanzine moderator stole $27K — Here’s what it means for the future of fanzines

Brittney Griner plead guilty to drug possession in Russia

Brittney Griner plead guilty to drug possession in Russia

Folk Festival Review: Thursday

Folk Festival Review: Thursday

Hockey Canada players face sexual assault allegations: How the government knew four years prior

Hockey Canada players face sexual assault allegations: How the government knew four years prior

Gangstagrass had the crowd moving at Folk Fest

Gangstagrass had the crowd moving at Folk Fest

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