Has Thursden lost its mojo?
By Aneeka Sandhu, March 26 2019 —
The thought of a university having its very own nightclub is the most exciting thing for any first-year leaving home for the first time — well, at least it was for me. A … Read the rest
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You owe it to yourself to study abroad
By Tommy Osborne, March 14 2019 —
Over the past six months, I’ve studied abroad in Tokyo. Participating in the University of Calgary’s study abroad program has been one of the best decisions of my life, even though it was intimidating to move away from home … Read the rest
Uyghur human rights crisis in East Turkestan demands international response
By Babur Ilchi, November 29 2018 —
Recently, there has been growing media coverage about the treatment of the Uyghur people by the government of China. The Uyghurs are an ethnically Turkic people. Their nation, the Republic of East Turkestan, … Read the rest
Hi, I’m bi: Why bisexual representation matters to me
By Kristy Koehler, September 25 2018 —
Bisexual Awareness Day occurred on Sept. 23. Observed since 1999, it marks the beginning of Bi Visibility Week. Have you heard about it? There’s a decent chance you haven’t…
I’m bisexual. I’m attracted … Read the rest