By Lauren Olson, October 8 2019 —
Walking? Pfft.
I hear you. I have been a competitive athlete and runner my whole life. I’ve never “just walked”. My thought process has always been, “why go through the effort to lace … Read the rest
By Tori Taylor, June 19 2019—
Collagen is a protein that our bodies produce in large amounts. It can be found in the bones, ligaments, skin and blood. As we age, our bodies slow down on collagen production — amongst … Read the rest
By Emily Boucher, February 14 2019 —
Health Canada released a new Food Guide last month, the first major update to the document since 1992. While critics have praised the new Food Guide, concerns were also expressed that the recommendations … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, February 7 2019 —
My New Year’s resolution this year was to drink less pop. I have a bit of a sweet tooth and fully admit that my body runs on refined sugar and caffeine. So, for … Read the rest
By Ashar Memon, September 14 2018 —
University of Calgary students needing to excuse class absences or defer exams and coursework are no longer required to provide medical notes, the university announced last week.
If asked by professors to provide … Read the rest
By Matty Hume, September 7 2018 —
On Oct. 21, Calgarian shoes will hit the pavement to bring awareness to the societal stigma surrounding mental health.
Outrun the Stigma is a non-profit organization founded by Amy Li in 2013. It … Read the rest
By Hurmut Humayan, Oct. 28 2017 —
The CBC recently reported that many people have been going sockless and getting foot fungus as a result. The reason why these people — particularly men — are going sockless? Style. The argument … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, October 13 2017 —
The University of Calgary campus has many accessible and cost-effective fitness options. But if you’re a part-time student or only have classes a few days a week, coming to campus just to work … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, September 26 2017 —
Until my dad retired, I spent every summer since I was 13 working for his construction companies. I mostly worked on casual, residential projects or at his warehouse. As a female manual laborer … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, April 6 2017 —
Spring hasn’t quite sprung — it’s not that time of year where students plant themselves on the grass by campus’ main paths yet. However, it’s definitely warm enough to spend at least half … Read the rest
