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By Abbas Hussain, December 24 2024— Welcome to the festive Christmas season, filled with delightful treats and plenty of jolly fun. It’s that time of year when you can sit back, enjoy a cup of hot coffee, and watch the snowfall. People celebrate Christmas in many ways—whether it is by setting up Christmas trees, indulging… Read more: Fake news: Market Mall fires Santa

By Leigh Patrick, December 24 2024—   December ushers in a flurry of snow alongside the delightful chaos of holiday decorating. Everyone has a festive mascot that feels just right. There’s a holiday symbol for every personality, whether a jolly snowman or a playful polar bear. Wondering which one suits your style? Let the stars decide… Read more: Which holiday mascot is your zodiac sign

By Laura Beldor, December 24 2024— ‘Tis the season when university students get a much-needed break from their studies. Once classes are finished and the last exams have been completed, many students will spend their free time celebrating the holidays. Although everyone celebrates Christmas and New Year’s Eve in different ways, these majors are likely… Read more: How the majors are celebrating the holidays

By Leigh Patrick, December 24 2024— After finals wrap up and the semester winds down, we finally get a chance to relax. With the holidays here, what better way to unwind than with a great book? Whether you’re curled up by the fire or cozied up on the couch, these books span genres from nonfiction… Read more: Winter Break reading list: Books to cozy up with

By Nazeefa Ahmed and Vama Saini, December 21 2024— On Nov. 4, private consulting firm MNP released their Crisis Management Team (CMT) Review of the University of Calgary’s response to the May 9 student encampment. With the aim of assessing the actions and decision-making of the CMT, the firm concluded that the response was “comprehensive”… Read more: Analysis: University of Calgary’s May 9 encampment decision-making was ‘comprehensive’, consulting firm reports

By Maggie Hsu, December 21 2024— The World Juniors tournament is a beloved Canadian tradition that’s become as iconic during the holidays as a crackling fire and sparkling Christmas trees. It is now synonymous with hockey hockey excellence, embodying the dreams of young hockey players and the pride of a hockey-mad nation. The World Juniors… Read more: What do we cheer for? The World Juniors’ role in hockey’s cultural crisis

By Maggie Hsu, December 21 2024— Theatre Calgary is presenting its 37th production of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens from Nov. 29-Dec. 29. Walking into Max Bell Theatre felt like stepping back in time. I first saw this production in the same venue in grade four where I first learned of… Read more: Theatre Calgary’s A Christmas Carol reminds us of what the holidays truly mean

By Leah Mushet, December 21 2024— There is an inexplicable magic about the Christmas season—a celebration of sentimentality, a nostalgic reminder of childhood joy and the making of memories. While not everyone may participate in the Christmas lights, foods, decorations and pop culture references, most are guilty of enjoying them. These traditions comprise modern ideas… Read more: The original spirit of Christmas

By Ansharah Shakil, Daman Singh, Dianne Miranda, Nazeefa Ahmed and Josie Simon, December 21 2024— ANSHARAH: ARTS & SCIENCE EDITOR BRAT by Charli xcx With BRAT, Charli xcx’s discography has spawned expansively to become something completely distinct and absolutely iconic. BRAT has often been followed by the word “summer”, but the album didn’t just have… Read more: Gauntlet staff picks for best albums of 2024

By Abbas Hussain, December 19 2024— An Engineering and a Sociology student walk into a bar. This wasn’t just any bar; it was an eccentric venue perched atop a towering building that hosted one of the nation’s most prestigious law firms. Of course, a high-end law firm would have an awe-inspiring bar. Known for its… Read more: An engineering and a sociology student walk into a bar: A short story

By Jill Reeves, December 19 2024— To support student wellbeing at the University of Calgary, the Werklund School of Education is offering intervention services to both students and community members alike.  The services, in collaboration with graduate programs at the University of Calgary, address a wide variety of common well-being concerns, aiming to support and… Read more: Intervention services offered at the Werklund School of Education

By Ansharah Shakil, December 14 2024— For its second year, music festival Black Ice Festival will be taking place in Calgary at Loophole Coffee Bar from Dec. 8-14. Black Ice Festival celebrates facets of Calgary’s music scene that can often be overlooked, with attendees able to see numerous Alberta music acts through one festival pass… Read more: Black Ice Festival celebrates Calgary music in the winter

By Josie Simon, December 16 2024—  Last year, a significant rift developed between Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Calgary’s Jewish community. This conflict arose from her decision not to attend the annual menorah lighting ceremony at City Hall. Her absence went beyond the physical; it symbolized a disconnect from an event significant to many Jewish residents.… Read more: The significance of the menorah lighting in Calgary amidst political tension

By Dana ELRufaei, December 15 2024— What happens when the digital lifeline of a generation faces a political crossroads? The Trudeau government has recently decided to shut down TikTok’s operations in Canada, citing national security concerns related to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. However, unlike other countries, Canada has not blocked access to the app,… Read more: Canada’s TikTok dilemma: Balancing security and user freedom

By Malia Jolly, December 15 2024— Wildfires have become an increasingly devastating reality for Alberta and much of Canada. In 2023 alone, Alberta faced its worst wildfire season in recorded history, with over 2.2 million hectares of land burned and thousands of residents displaced from their homes. Entire communities were uprooted, and the scars on… Read more: How Indigenous wisdom can save Canada from wildfire devastation

By Abbas Hussain, December 14 2024— Studio Bell is hosting their After Hours Party after five years when they last hosted this event in 2019, before the pandemic. After Hours is a nighttime series that’s geared towards music fans that are 18+. The holiday edition will be taking place Dec. 14 at 7 p.m., with… Read more: Studio Bell presents After Hours: Holiday Edition

By Jill Reeves, December 12 2024— As economic hardship is felt throughout the city, the need for shelter and social services has increased.  A survey conducted by the Academia Forum stated that over 28 per cent of 1049 postsecondary student respondents had experienced homelessness in some form during their studies. For students, homelessness can be… Read more: The Mustard Seed provides insight into the surge of homelessness in Calgary 

By Ilana van der Merwe, December 12 2024— “It’s okay to find the moments where you just let yourself pause. Linger in the stillness, linger in the sweetness. Let the leaves falling help you remember that you don’t have to be drowning or engulfed in the flames, but that you can find lightness as well.”… Read more: Exploring loss through fire and water: <i>Free Falling</i> by The Screaming Goats Collective 

By Gurshaan Kaur Rai, December 11 2024—  Looking for a taste of Canada’s diverse culinary landscape? Sector 17 in Northeast Calgary is a hidden gem that reigns as the true epitome of Canada’s multicultural fusion style. Starting as a food truck in 2016, capturing the taste buds of locals with their innovative noodle burger and… Read more: Calgary Hidden Gems: Sector 17

By Thomas Knight, December 11 2024— If you have passed by the tables in Science Theatres or Science B this semester, you may have noticed a certain club making its presence known. Adorned with yellow tablecloths, offering a wide selection of literature and merchandise and flanked by flashy banners sporting anti-taxation slogans, Students for Liberty… Read more: What is Students for Liberty? The organization influencing campus politics

By Ayesha Kamran and Rabia Salman, December 11 2024 The University of Calgary is excited to host the next season of Netflix’s hit reality TV series, Love Is Blind. Soon, 28 adult students will attempt to find love in specially-designed campus pods. For those unfamiliar, Love Is Blind is a reality dating show where contestants… Read more: BREAKING: University of Calgary to host the next season of <i>Love is Blind</i>

By Hannah Caparino, December 11 2024— Alberta Ballet will be making its return to the Jubilee Auditorium with its returning production of The Nutcracker, a classic ballet that is a holiday staple for many theatre goers and fans of  ballet. Allison Perhach sat down with The Gauntlet to comment on this year’s Edmonton and Calgary… Read more: Alberta Ballet’s <i>The Nutcracker</i> will entrance audiences in the classic holiday ballet

By Dana ELRufaei, December 11 2024— With finals approaching, it’s time to set aside meal prep dreams and embrace the ultimate power foods of academia: the sodium-loaded, caffeine-laden and occasionally expired staples that keep students going. Forget the traditional Food Pyramid—this is the Finals Survival Food Pyramid, held together by excessive sugar, trans fats and… Read more: The essential foods to survive finals season (and keep your GPA alive)

By Lexus Rae, December 9 2024— The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix became the race that settled the battle for the Formula 1 championship between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.  Starting the race with Mercedes driver George Russell in P1, Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz in P2 and Alpine driver Pierre Gasly in P3. Early first… Read more: Max Verstappen takes his fourth Formula 1 Champion Title in Las Vegas

By Josie Simon, December 9 2024— The famous naughty or nice list is almost ready in Santa’s workshop. Guess what — everyone’s on the naughty list this year. Let’s look at the sins against Santa each zodiac sign has committed. 1. Aries (March 21 – April 19) – Naughty for Ignoring Bills  You’re naughty because… Read more: Horoscopes: Are you on the naughty or nice list?

By Josie Simon, December 9 2024— As the weather cools and days shorten, the holiday season arrives, bringing mixed emotions for many. While it’s often a time of festive lights and gatherings, it can also lead to the “holiday blues.” For students, this joyful season can become filled with pressure, stress and sometimes loneliness. During… Read more: The Christmas Blues: expert advice from Naomi Den Haan

By Madeline Lewis, December 9 2024— I had the pleasure of attending Decidedly Jazz Danceworks’ In Motion III, their third annual installment put on by Ballet Bodies and run by artistic director, Serenella Sol. The show was a collection of seven contemporary dance numbers, each vastly different than the one before. From soft, balletic pieces… Read more: Ballet Bodies: <i>In Motion III</i> Review

By Ilana van der Merwe, December 9 2024— Each holiday has its own traditions, for which essentials can be purchased at any local Walmart, dollar store or Costco. With the holiday season garnering 25 per cent more waste than any other time of the year, it is time that shoppers and celebrators become conscious of… Read more: The trash in our traditions: Campus initiatives inspiring change

By Ilana van der Merwe, December 9 2024— Welcome to the Gauntlet, where our shared passion for journalism results in more than just a newspaper. With cold weather and stressful exams at a high, volunteers, editors and coordinators of this UCalgary based organization gather to destress, connect, and paint!  Artists Laura Beldor, Leigh Patrick and… Read more: Paint splatters and Gauntlet chatters: A 2024 art review

By Grace Hagan, December 8 2024— With over 100,000 hours of vocal performance, Italian pop singer Ariana Grande and Black, British thespian Cynthia Erivo are like the sun, pulling in the entire solar system of the theatre industry to watch Universal Pictures’ adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s 1995 book Wicked, based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900… Read more: Movie Review: <I>Wicked</i>