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The PWHL Takeover Tour: Breaking records and making waves
By Emma Djukic, January 19 2024— The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) began its “Takeover Tour” in November of 2024 and it has already broken record attendance numbers at its games. This is the second season of the league after a smashing inaugural year, the sophomore tour is poised to surpass expectations and set new […]
The Gauntlet - The University of Calgary’s independent and …
The University of Calgary's independent student publication. By Danijela Marcinkovic with files from Anna Maxwell, February 5 2025— On Jan. 29, students and faculty gathered in the MacEwan Student Centre for the President’s Town Hall, where President Dr. Ed McCauley, Provost Dr. Sandra Davidson, and the rest …
GLU marks almost two years of negotiations, pressures university …
By Vama Saini, November 25 2024— The Graduate Labour Union (GLU) has been engaged in negotiations with the U of C for 23 months, advocating for better wages and improved working conditions for its over 2,000 graduate student members. Despite ongoing discussions, key issues remain unresolved, leaving the GLU determined to secure a collective agreement […]
How TikTok promotes overconsumption - The Gauntlet
By Radhya Comar, February 28 2023— Whether it was chunky rings, patchwork tops or cow print apparel, everyone on TikTok has at some point been influenced to make a purchase after watching a video recommending a trendy product. With many personalities on the app urging followers to act fast on certain deals and products, there […]
Understanding Indian immigration amid Canadian hostility
By Josie Simon, September 14 2024— Canada, known for its multiculturalism, has attracted immigrants worldwide seeking better opportunities. Among these groups, Indian immigrants have significantly increased over the past decade, enriching the country’s economic and cultural tapestry. However, this surge has also increased hostility fueled by economic anxieties and cultural misconceptions ...
New UCalgary e-course aims to equip Albertans with climate …
Feb 3, 2025 · By Vama Saini, February 2 2024— A new free online course from the University of Calgary aims to help Albertans cut through climate misinformation and better understand the impacts of climate change on their daily lives. Preparing Albertans for Climate Change is part of Mobilizing Alberta, an initiative out of UCalgary’s Office of Sustainability, and […]
Calgary Opera’s Don Pasquale: A performance for opera …
Feb 4, 2025 · By Ilana van der Merwe, February 3 2025—. It is high time that lovers of cinematic and visual arts drop the misconception that opera is reserved for the aristocrat. I invite you to step away from any previous notions about this centuries old art form, and take in Calgary Opera’s Don Pasquale — the perfect introduction to opera for newcomers. ...
A dramatic end to the 2024 Calgary Stampede Rodeo
By Maggie Hsu, July 22 2024— The 2024 Calgary Stampede concluded on Red Hot Championship Sunday with the crowning of champions marked by impressive performances from the athletes, intense competition, and some controversy to add drama to the event. The last day of the rodeo produced close results in all events but ultimately produced a […]
Students’ Union raises concerns over international student visa cuts
By Malia Jolly, October 27 2024— The federal government’s recent decision to reduce international student visas by 10 per cent sparked concern across Canadian universities. While the changes may not affect enrollment directly, questions linger about tuition hikes, funding cuts and support for international students. The cap, now set at 437,000 permits for 2025 and […]
Understanding the high demand for University of Calgary’s on …
By Nazeefa Ahmed, January 20 2025— As demand for on-campus housing rises, the University of Calgary’s Residence Services is striving to tackle challenges related to increasing waitlists and student affordability concerns. According to Statistics Canada, the Average Residential Rent in Calgary went from $1,347 per month in 2022 to $1,462 in 2023, increasing by 8.50 […]