Adopt-a-better gift
By Valery Perez, December 22 2023—
The holidays are here. A time for cheer, good food, and stressing over what perfect gift to give to the people you love. Joy to the world. Wouldn’t it be so cute if you … Read the rest
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Clinic offering free therapy and lowered-cost ADHD and trauma assessments for post-secondary students
By Nazeefa Ahmed, December 13 2023—
Heart Body Mind Psychological and Assessment Services is offering no-cost therapy sessions to post-secondary students virtually or in person with a graduate intern therapist sponsored by Meg Hasek-Watt, a registered psychologist, supervisor and founder … Read the rest
UCP government funds apprenticeship positions while cutting post-secondary funding
By Nazeefa Ahmed, December 11 2023—
This September, the government of Alberta announced an additional 12.4 million dollar investment to fund apprenticeship seats for students. The funding is in response to an observed increase in demand for training in the … Read the rest
How Universal Basic Income could transform campus
By Armaan Singh, December 10 2023—
The International Day for Eradication of Poverty, Oct. 17, marked a date of recognition for the economically disadvantaged globally. The World Day acknowledges the impoverished and disenfranchised around the world. In Ottawa, a senate … Read the rest
Calgary Opera presents Beauty and the Beast
By Ramiro Bustamante Torres, December 7 2023—
On Nov. 24, Calgary Opera debuted a new opera based on the music of Vittorio Giannini. Performed at the Mamdani Opera Centre, Beauty and the Beast is based on the fairytale of the … Read the rest
Rats attempt to take over Alberta
By Ramiro Bustamante Torres, December 4 2023—
Announced in the last week of October, the Government of Alberta declared a state of emergency as it is facing one of the biggest threats yet — rats. For decades, Alberta held the … Read the rest
The Little Red Reading House provides literacy to children and families
By Kimberly Taylor, November 30 2023—
The Little Red Reading House was established in 2017 by Calgary Reads to promote early childhood literacy and get books into the hands of children. When Calgary Reads was dissolved this year they gifted … Read the rest
CUFF.Docs 2023: Beyond Utopia
By Nimra Amir, November 30 2023—
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the film Beyond Utopia.
The award-winning documentary Beyond Utopia, directed by Madeleine Gavin, on North Korean defectors — which screened at the CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival (CUFF.Docs) on … Read the rest
Review: Made in Italy
By Vama Saini, November 28 2023—
Made in Italy is a remarkable one-man show featuring the talented Farren Timoteo, who embodies multiple characters in this comedic and heartfelt production. Set against the backdrop of an Italian immigrant family’s journey to … Read the rest
A recap of the Heritage Classic’s first Battle of Alberta
By Mai-Lan Bui, November 27 2023—
The 20th anniversary of the Heritage Classic hosted the Battle of Alberta for the first time, marking the seventh game within the series. The game was held at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, home of … Read the rest