By Vama Saini, February 25 2024—
Last week’s Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) meeting was held on Feb. 13. Resolution 81.35, which focused on reappointing four non-student members to the Review Board and the Tribunal, was discussed and voted upon.
The … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, February 12 2024—
Last week’s Student Legislative Council (SLC) meeting took place on Feb 6. The main topic of discussion was the General Faculties Council (GFC) meeting.
VP Academic Sandra Amin began by addressing the GFC meeting … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, February 2 2024—
The University of Calgary is taking a step towards providing a supportive and inclusive environment for students by introducing substance-free housing on campus. The initiative, led by the UCalgary Recovery Community (UCRC) — a … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, December 23 2023—
In the landscape of community healthcare, the Student Run Clinic (SRC) stands out as a beacon of hope and transformation. Founded by the MD class of 2011, this non-profit organization has been steadfast in … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, December 23 2023—
On Sept. 20, protests surged across Canada, with crowds rallying against the inclusion of 2SLGBTQ+ education in schools. The organizers, many connected to far-right networks, claim it’s not about opposition to diverse sexual orientations … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, November 28 2023—
Made in Italy is a remarkable one-man show featuring the talented Farren Timoteo, who embodies multiple characters in this comedic and heartfelt production. Set against the backdrop of an Italian immigrant family’s journey to … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, November 2 2023—
In a bid to transform the way students study and tackle academic anxiety, Kendra Baretta, a University of Calgary graduate student, has founded ZenZero. This innovative startup introduces customizable modular study pods to reduce … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, November 2 2023—
On a June evening in the parking lot of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the leader of Khalistan Tiger Force, was tragically shot dead by two masked … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, October 24 2023—
In the one-person performance titled Made in Italy, playwright and performer Farren Timoteo delves into a semi-autobiographical narrative that explores the Italian immigrant experience in 1970s Alberta. Set in Jasper, the play delves into … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, October 16 2023—
In an era dominated by social media, we confront a moral dilemma about the disclosure of our children’s lives on the internet. It goes beyond mere potty training tales on Facebook. The digital footprint … Read the rest
