The Gauntlet - The University of Calgary’s independent and …
WEBThe University of Calgary's independent student publication. By Ansharah Shakil, September 30 2024— Audiences are spoiled for choice with all the feature-length films available to watch at the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF), which took place from Sept. 19-29 for its 25th anniversary, but equally intriguing are …
What separates varsity sports from club-level sports?
WEBAug 30, 2018 · Varsity sports in Canada are inter-university competitions, pitting schools against each other in a league run by a central governing body, U Sports. Club sports are also university-sanctioned but have a multitude of oversight organizations. As collegiate sports in Canada rose in popularity over the years, athletic programs recognized the need ...
Science Archives - The Gauntlet
WEBBy Ilana van der Merwe, September 26 2024—. While others were swatting at wasps and fighting garden aphids this summer, insect physiologist Doctor Jackie Lebenzon of UCalgary’s Department of Biological Sciences has offered insight to the Gauntlet about this past …. Read the rest. Photo credit Healthy Generations Lab.
Dancing to heal: Understanding Indigenous cultural gatherings …
WEBJun 28, 2022 · A lot of our dances were for ceremonial healing.”. This includes issues of reconciliation — dance, here, serves as a means to reconnect to one’s roots and to heal the trauma incurred by systemic oppression. Prophesied as an end to colonial expansion, Eagletail explained that “the Ghost Dance was banished by the governments.
SAIT adopts letter grade, credit, or withdrawal option
WEBApr 23, 2020 · SAIT’s decision was released on April 16, following efforts made by the SAIT Students’ Association (SAITSA) to advocate for the choice. In addition to granting SAIT students the option of accepting letter grades or taking a credit, SAIT has provided a third option at the recommendation of SAITSA — withdrawing from the course.
U of C alumni develops an AI tool designed to improve study habits
WEBBy Nazeefa Ahmed, September 25 2023—. Penseum is an AI tool that uses notes uploaded by students to generate concise study guides, multiple-choice questions and flashcards as well as provide information to a chatbot to answer questions about the topic of study. “Penseum is an innovative study platform revolutionizing the way students learn.
Calgary Stampede powwow and Indigenous cultural traditions
WEBBy Kimberly Taylor, July 8 2024— On July 7 and 8, the Calgary Stampede Powwow will be held from 1–6 p.m. in the Saddledome. The powwow will feature Indigenous dancers from all over Turtle Island (North America) competing in eight styles of dance including Chicken, Grass, Fancy, Jingle, Traditional and Buckskin. In an interview with […]
Shifting the narrative around laziness: The value of rest and leisure
WEBBy Sweta Babladi, May 5 2024— . While people have different views on what constitutes laziness – refusal to go above what is required, not using leisure time to pick up a new hobby or an alternate source of income, or taking the easier way out of a problem – it is certain that on a collective level, laziness is not simply frowned upon.
Remembering Johnny Gaudreau - The Gauntlet
WEBBy Maggie Hsu, August 30 2024—. The Columbus Blue Jackets have confirmed the passing of their forward, Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau.. Johnny Gaudreau was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the fourth round of the 2011 NHL Draft. Even at 104th overall, Flames fans were skeptical of the pick due to Gaudreau’s size.
“Disclose and divest”: Student group demands U of C to disclose ...
WEBMay 9, 2024 · The group has seven demands, which include divestment from corporations supporting Israel, academic boycott of institutions complicit in Palestinian genocide and transparency in the investments made by the U of C. “This is one small part of a huge global movement and we’ve been completely inspired and blown away by the efforts of other students,” said Lee.