- Student Wellness Services offering emotion management workshopsBy Andreea Timis, October 20 2024— The University of Calgary’s Student Wellness Services is hosting a series of three in-person workshops for students titled “Finding Emotional Balance” on Oct. 24 and Nov. 28. Now in their third year, these workshops are dedicated to equipping students with a variety of emotional management skills to apply in… Read more: Student Wellness Services offering emotion management workshops
- Transgender rights advocates raise alarm over proposed anti-trans policies in AlbertaBy Vama Saini, October 20 2024— Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a series of proposed anti-transgender policies aimed at limiting the rights and healthcare options of transgender and non-binary youth. Among the key policies are bans on gender-affirming surgeries for minors, restrictions on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for individuals under 16 and requirements… Read more: Transgender rights advocates raise alarm over proposed anti-trans policies in Alberta
- Lionel Messi: A legacy that lives onBy Marvellous Chukwukelu, October 20 2024— On Dec. 28, 2022, Lionel Messi cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players the beautiful game of football has ever seen by leading the Argentine team to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, winning 4–2 on penalties. Two years later, he once again led Argentina to a 1–0… Read more: Lionel Messi: A legacy that lives on
- CJSW’s The Sounds of Radiotown funding drive to support independent radio and connect the Calgary community By Hannah Caparino, October 20 2024— The University of Calgary’s independent radio station, CJSW 90.9 FM, will be hosting a funding drive called The Sounds of Radiotown from Oct. 18-25. The funding drive will involve events and programming that will be based on the theme of living in the city and will reflect how the… Read more: CJSW’s <i>The Sounds of Radiotown</i> funding drive to support independent radio and connect the Calgary community
- Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night captures audiences in a hilarious love squareBy Hannah Caparino, October 19 2024— The Shakespeare Company is presenting the classic comedy, Twelfth Night, at The Studio space in Vertigo Theatre from Sept. 27 to Oct. 18. The plot follows Viola and Sebastian, twins who got separated from a shipwreck on the coast of Illyria, and their journey to find each other again.… Read more: Shakespeare’s <i>Twelfth Night</i> captures audiences in a hilarious love square
- The not-so-secret history of sports curses and superstitionsBy Emma Djukic, October 18 2024— When something goes horribly wrong, the natural human reaction is to find something to blame — the weather, the trauma your former partner gave you, the unfair professor who never posts his slides. This reaction is no less common in the world of sports, and throughout the years, the… Read more: The not-so-secret history of sports curses and superstitions
- If you were a ghost, how would you haunt people?By Josie Simon, October 18 2024— 1. Which piece of furniture would you possess? A) Recliner B) Bathtub C) Desk D) Rocking chair E) Piano 2. What’s your favourite type of weather? A) Gentle rain B) Misty heat C) Crisp autumn D) Stormy night E) Foggy morning 3. Which magical power do you want? A)… Read more: If you were a ghost, how would you haunt people?
- Hungry on campus? A guide to UCalgary’s best bitesBy Maggie Hsu and Freeha Anjum, October 18 2024— No matter how dedicated you are to meal-prepping, midterms will eventually catch up to you and you’ll find yourself needing to grab a quick bite from MacHall to fuel your study sessions. When that time comes, it’s helpful to know your options on campus. With so… Read more: Hungry on campus? A guide to UCalgary’s best bites
- Weekly Dino Digest: Oct. 14-20By Maggie Hsu, October 18 2024— The Dinos are back with a packed schedule this weekend with 17 games on the slate. If you get a chance this weekend, bring your family and check out the master schedule to cheer on your Dinos. Once you decide on a game to go to, go to the… Read more: Weekly Dino Digest: Oct. 14-20
- The Shakespeare Company’s The Comedy of Errors takes audiences on an delightful circus-themed showBy Hannah Caparino, October 18 2024— William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors has been produced multiple times since being published in the 1600s and for their 2024-25 season, The Shakespeare Company will produce the show under the direction of Bronwyn Steinberg. The company’s production will run in tandem with their production of Twelfth Night and… Read more: The Shakespeare Company’s <i>The Comedy of Errors</i> takes audiences on an delightful circus-themed show
- Alberta Ballet presents their take on classic fairy tales in new production GrimmBy Ansharah Shakil, October 18 2024— Appropriately timed for the Halloween season, Alberta Ballet will be putting on their new production Grimm from Oct. 17-19, a world premiere from Italian dancer and choreographer Stefania Ballone of Milan’s Teatro alla Scala, commissioned by artistic producer Francesco Ventriglia. In an interview with the Gauntlet, Ballone expressed her… Read more: Alberta Ballet presents their take on classic fairy tales in new production <i>Grimm</i>
- Parking at the University of CalgaryBy Maggie Hsu and Maham Fatima, October 17 2024– Finding the perfect parking spot on campus can seem like half the battle in getting to class, especially with the variety of options and costs involved. Whether you’re looking for a convenient semester permit that allows you to be consistent and park in the same lot… Read more: Parking at the University of Calgary
- Halloween in Calgary: October events for spooky seasonBy Ansharah Shakil, October 17 2024— Halloween is quickly approaching and Calgary is lined with plenty of events to satisfy anyone with an interest in the well-loved holiday. Here’s a list of activities taking place both before and on Oct. 31 to partake in. CUFF 12-Hour Halloween horror movie marathon What better way to celebrate… Read more: Halloween in Calgary: October events for spooky season
- Which Gilmore Girls character is your major?By Leigh Patrick, October 17 2024— As autumn arrives, it’s the perfect time to grab a hot coffee, dive into your homework and indulge in a weekend marathon of Gilmore Girls. This beloved series captures the ups and downs of student life, urging us to study while grappling with our existential crises. Have you ever… Read more: Which Gilmore Girls character is your major?
- Breaking taboos: How Amar Singh Chamkila and Amarjot Kaur defied Punjabi norms through musicBy Gurshaan Rai, October 17 2024— The desi diaspora is all too familiar with the infamous Amar Singh Chamkila, a Punjabi singer whose impact cannot be overstated. But behind the songs we listened to while our parents weren’t around, lies a harsh but rather juxtaposing reality of the restrictions on freedom of speech prevalent in… Read more: Breaking taboos: How Amar Singh Chamkila and Amarjot Kaur defied Punjabi norms through music
- Witchcraft is making a comeback among GenZBy Josie Simon, October 17 2024— Interest in witchcraft is on the rise, especially among young people on TikTok. For many, this is not just a passing curiosity. They are genuinely exploring new spiritual paths and seeking personal empowerment through these practices. Reflecting on history, witchcraft has always been a subject of contention. In ancient… Read more: Witchcraft is making a comeback among GenZ
- Affordable Market at the U of C offers accessible food, seeks volunteersBy Megan Marr, October 17 2024— In an effort to help combat food insecurity, the University of Calgary has officially opened the Affordable Market, which offers students fresh, budget-friendly groceries right on campus. Located in Crowsnest Hall, the Affordable Market offers a variety of nutritious, fresh foods like produce and dairy products at subsidized prices.… Read more: Affordable Market at the U of C offers accessible food, seeks volunteers
- The plight of stateless people in U of C alumni Jamie Chai Yun Liew’s Ghost Citizens By Ansharah Shakil, October 17 2024— Ghost citizens is a term coined by Jamie Chai Yun Liew, a U of C alumni who studied political science and is now an author, immigration lawyer and a professor at the University of Ottawa. Liew previously released her debut fiction novel Dandelion in 2022, but in 2024 released… Read more: The plight of stateless people in U of C alumni Jamie Chai Yun Liew’s Ghost Citizens
- U of C becomes first post-secondary school in Alberta to sign Recovery-Friendly Campus PledgeBy Andreea Timis, October 16 2024— On Sep. 10, the University of Calgary signed the Recovery-Friendly Campus (RFC) Pledge — an initiative that aims to provide optimal practices for campus students, staff and faculty in recovery. The pledge was developed by the UCalgary Recovery Community (UCRC) and Recovery on Campus Alberta (ROC) — both founded… Read more: U of C becomes first post-secondary school in Alberta to sign Recovery-Friendly Campus Pledge
- The annual NUTV Student Film Festival is back: What to expect this yearBy Daman Singh, October 14 2024— NUTV is the heart of film production at the University of Calgary, a place where they’ve given spaces and opportunities to student filmmakers. For the sixth year, NUTV is bringing back their Student Film Festival to the Globe Cinema on Oct. 16, curating Alberta’s finest and silliest short films… Read more: The annual NUTV Student Film Festival is back: What to expect this year
- We need to talk about Asian horrorBy Maggie Hsu, October 15 2024— Horror films have captivated audiences for decades, but Asian horror remains an underappreciated gem in the global market. While Western horror often relies on jump scares and gore, Asian horror excels at psychological tension, existential dread and deep-rooted cultural fears. Here’s why it’s time for Asian horror to get… Read more: We need to talk about Asian horror
- Student club provides research opportunities for students at the U of CBy Hinna Ahsan, October 15 2024— Chimera, a research club founded by undergraduate student Kfir Lerner at the University of Calgary, is changing the landscape of undergraduate research by offering students hands-on experience in synthetic biology such as using genetic engineering to give living organisms beneficial properties. Chimera provides a platform for students to lead… Read more: Student club provides research opportunities for students at the U of C
- Campus alert: Aggressive laboratory mice roam free By Josie Simon, October 15 2024— In a surprising turn of events that has left the University of Calgary community on edge, a group of laboratory mice injected with an experimental vaccine has escaped confinement and is now roaming freely on campus. University officials have issued an urgent warning to students and staff, urging them… Read more: Campus alert: Aggressive laboratory mice roam free
- The University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy to host Canada’s Productivity SummitBy Julianna Keskic, October 15 2024— Canada’s Productivity Summit will take place on Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 at the BMO Centre. It will bring together experts from across the country to explore Canada’s economic growth and productivity and to discuss how to drive investment to bolster economic growth and prosperity nationwide. Notable attendees include,… Read more: The University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy to host Canada’s Productivity Summit
- Polls favour Conservatives, but Trudeau remains hopeful for re-electionBy Thomas Knight, October 15 2024— Every four years or so, Canadians have the opportunity to select from a roster of candidates to decide who they want to lead the country. This process of free and fair elections is the cornerstone of our democracy. With the upcoming election slated for October 2025, recent polls and… Read more: Polls favour Conservatives, but Trudeau remains hopeful for re-election
- Survivor’s guilt at the U of C: bearing witness to Middle Eastern tragediesBy Reyam Jamaleddine, October 12 2024— The current political atmosphere internationally has seen major escalations, ones that have affected the lives of millions in the Middle East resulting in death, destruction and displacement. Currently, there are over one million people displaced in Lebanon in response to airstrikes and ground invasion. The broadening of this conflict… Read more: Survivor’s guilt at the U of C: bearing witness to Middle Eastern tragedies
- MAM XII provides a space to celebrate local and international Muslim art By Ansharah Shakil, October 12 2024— The twelfth annual Muslim Art Movement (MAM XII), an art showcase doubling as the largest Muslim art event in Calgary and hosted by non-profit organization the Western Muslim Initiative, will be taking place at the Grand on Oct. 12. The event will include art exhibitions in multiple forms, film… Read more: MAM XII provides a space to celebrate local and international Muslim art
- UCalgary Dinos to host U SPORTS men’s basketball Final 8By Maggie Hsu, October 12 2024— The University of Calgary Dinos will host the 2026 U SPORTS men’s basketball Final 8 championship, returning this high profile event to Calgary for the first time in over a decade. This edition will mark a significant milestone for both the program and the university. “It’s fitting that the… Read more: UCalgary Dinos to host U SPORTS men’s basketball Final 8
- U of C production The Wolves will excite audiences with soccer tricks in a relatable and poignant playBy Hannah Caparino, October 12 2024— To start off the drama department’s 2024–25 season, the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) will be showcasing Sarah DeLappe’s play, The Wolves. The play premiered in New York City, and was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2017. It follows a girls… Read more: U of C production <i>The Wolves</i> will excite audiences with soccer tricks in a relatable and poignant play
- What is larch season? And how to get the most out of the golden larchesBy Maggie Hsu, October 12 2024— I’m sure you’ve scrolled past at least one Instagram post about someone going on a hike to see the larches. What are larches? Are they some magical creatures that only come out during autumn that you need to hike hours to see? While they aren’t something out of a… Read more: What is larch season? And how to get the most out of the golden larches