When Calgary’s next mayor and council take office, they won’t just be inheriting a housing crisis — they’ll be inheriting a generation on the brink of leaving. For thousands of young Calgarians, finding an affordable place to live has become an impossible equation. Rent continues to climb faster
A growing Calgary population means an increase in general busyness and an increased necessity for safe and efficient transportation throughout the city. With a chance to renew our city council, Calgary residents can look to modernize our everyday public transit systems. Since 1909, Calgary Transit has served the city with
If you don’t vote in this municipal election, you contribute to the decline of our democracy. ‘Tis the season once again — politicians are making promises and everyone is talking about the future of our city. Soon, we’ll be invited to take time out of our lives to research
It’s a wild time to be a student — reading week, midterms and exams are in full swing. You’re juggling work, school, a family life and maybe even a social life. And now, what’s this? A politician with yet another ask for you to vote? It’s true,
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly dominant technology in the modern world, and especially in academia. But while many have suggested it will completely transform the way the world operates, the reality may be more bland. On Nov. 30, 2022, something revolutionary happened: OpenAI’s ChatGPT was first released.
With the rise in global political tensions, we must continue to closely monitor our local governments to determine what we consider necessary to keep our communities safe. Now that literature is under fire in Alberta, what does that mean for us? On July 4, 2025, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides issued
Unemployment rates are rising in the city of Calgary, but students may have a better chance of securing a job by knowing and honing in on their unique strengths. It’s not a great time to be a young person. Whether it’s the repercussions of COVID-19’s social
Reading the Gauntlet is about more than just staying up to date: it’s about creating and supporting a campus community of collaborative knowledge production and empathy. What is a student newspaper? If you’re reading this, you might have a half-decent idea, but it’s always nice to
Simply taking the time to speak with your professors can be the difference between coasting through university and making it the most valuable experience of your life. Consider the following scene, one which will be something you experience very soon, or perhaps have already experienced as an undergraduate student. You
Living with celiac disease turns every meal into a careful choice — but in Canada, increasing levels of gluten-free awareness, better product selections and standout restaurants are making safe, satisfying dining experiences increasingly possible. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the digestion of gluten — a protein found in
