By Vama Saini, Elaine Liang, Matthew Johnson, Alexander Howey, Michael Sarsito and Leigh Patrick, March 5 2026—
Eager candidates and students alike were present for the Students’ Union (SU) general election results that were announced today in the South Courtyard … Read the rest
By Alexander Howey, March 5 2026—
On Feb. 24, the Gauntlet hosted the Students’ Union (SU) presidential debate, where 48 students gathered to assess the three candidates running for the presidential position.
Third-year political science student Michael Harris opened by … Read the rest
By Daniel Rodriguez Barrios, March 5 2026—
Julian Branch is a Regina-based board member of Prevent Cancer Now, a small Ottawa NGO that focuses on cancer prevention through public education and policy. A former journalist, he began investigating the issue … Read the rest
Laiba Nasir is a Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (CRDS) student, and current SU Senator. She is running uncontested for Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) Faculty Representative. Nasir did not interview with the Gauntlet, so here is what … Read the rest
Second-year student Jana Abdelrahman is one of two candidates running to represent the Schulich School of Engineering in the 2026 Student Union (SU) General Election.
Since Abdelrahman did not conduct an interview with the Gauntlet, here are the … Read the rest
Cooper Joy is running for Haskayne School of Business Faculty Representative, but as Joy did not interview with the Gauntlet, this is what students can expect based on his platform.
Joy wants to advocate for transparency, accessibility and … Read the rest
Abdu Negmeldin is a third-year Computer Science major and served as the Faculty of Science Representative this past year. An uncontested candidate; he wants to prioritize students’ mental health, create more multi-faith and social spaces, and advocate for … Read the rest
By Danijela Marcinkovic, March 4 2026—
At the SU General Election forums, uncontested, VIce President External candidate Mahad Rzain discussed his plans to reduce costs for students and promote student wellbeing.
Rzain noted that it is difficult to secure housing … Read the rest
“White woman steals a Person of Colours entire campaign strategy…does it count as inspiration if you copied Zohran Mamdani to the tee?”
“If the reward is a SU where students come first, we should start with a president that understands … Read the rest
By Michael Sarsito, March 4 2026—
With voting just days away, many students may still be asking the same questions: what do the candidates actually stand for? At the Presidential Candidates Forum organized by the UCalgary Students’ Union (SU), candidates … Read the rest
