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The importance of legal literacy and how to improve it
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The importance of legal literacy and how to improve it

In an uncertain climate of political discourse, it is more important than ever to understand how law works in your everyday life. From traffic light regulations to your right to education, law is in everything and you deserve to understand it.  Legal literacy may seem like an intimidating concept, but

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Alright, let’s talk about the gay hockey show
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Alright, let’s talk about the gay hockey show

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Heated Rivalry.  In a hockey town like Calgary, there’s only one show on everyone’s mind. Heated Rivalry, created by Jacob Tierney, premiered on Nov. 28th, 2025, as a Crave original. Tierney, known for Letterkenny and Shoresy, also took on the Herculean task

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Will people let the students finally be?
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Will people let the students finally be?

The beginning of the second semester is finally here, and it is exceedingly important for students to find time to relax and regenerate to their prime selves through “unproductive” activities amidst the hustle and bustle.  While people disagree on certain strategies, it turns out that activities many deem “unproductive” are

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Defend your major: In the good name of political science
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Defend your major: In the good name of political science

Political science students are, like many Arts majors, often met with doubt and concern in their choice of subject. However, political science is a broad-reaching and ever-relevant topic, and I will not waver in the confidence that I hold for it.  I spent this past summer splitting my

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Three UCP fails that put Alberta’s future at risk
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Three UCP fails that put Alberta’s future at risk

Alberta’s government says it stands for freedom, choice and responsible leadership, yet its recent decisions paint a far different picture. From cracking down on school library books to silencing teachers’ labour rights and rejecting federal dental coverage, the UCP is increasingly governing through restriction rather than collaboration. Book bans

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Know your nation: Why political literacy is for everyone and how to get there
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Know your nation: Why political literacy is for everyone and how to get there

As you can probably guess, I have a lot of opinions. And my opinion about opinions is that they are absolutely necessary in a civilized and intelligent society. So when I spoke to my mom in early 2025 about the upcoming federal election, and she replied “I’ll vote for

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We need to break the stigma surrounding disability
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We need to break the stigma surrounding disability

Together, we can work to break the stereotypes surrounding disability and ensure that every individual is valued and fully included in society.   We are all human, yet I’ve seen individuals with disabilities continue to face inequality, stereotypes and even the misguided belief that they are being punished by God,

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Alberta rolled the dice on “personal choice,” measles won
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Alberta rolled the dice on “personal choice,” measles won

Forget the idea that Canada “lost” its measles-free status. We didn’t lose it — we eroded it. Slowly and predictably, with Alberta playing a leading role, public health cracks have widened into gaping fault lines. As of Nov. 8, 2025, the Government of Alberta reported 1,960 confirmed measles

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Food insecurity and rising prices on campus
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Food insecurity and rising prices on campus

Food insecurity isn’t just a distant issue — it’s happening here, in our own classrooms, as students skip meals to save money. To help, I’ve compiled where to find cheaper eats and food support services right on campus. Between the increasing price of groceries, the rising cost of

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Scapegoating transgender youth and what the UCP is trying to hide: A deeper look at Bill 9
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Scapegoating transgender youth and what the UCP is trying to hide: A deeper look at Bill 9

In Alberta, control over transgender youth bodies has been debated repeatedly over the last couple of years. What is Bill 9? Bill 9, or the Protecting Alberta’s Children Statues Amendment Act is a blatant attempt on the part of the United Conservatives Party (UCP) to control the bodily autonomy

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A new era for the Gauntlet

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