By Alek Anaya, November 17 2024—. On paper, Calgary wasn’t supposed to face a housing crisis. In a place like Hong Kong, it’s easy to understand how fitting a million people onto an 81-square-kilometre island can lead to such a crisis. But how did Calgary, with a similar population spread over an area ten times larger, face a crisis?

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 […]

The University of Calgary's independent student publication. By Ilana van der Merwe, January 24 2024— Local musicians, students and Swifties alike recognize the name Seraphina Ellen—better known simply as Seraphina.

By Reyam Jamaleddine, June 7 2024— Seraphina Ellen has taken the University of Calgary by storm with her Taylor Swift impersonation at the Schulich Soundstage. The third-year finance student performs covers of Taylor Swift’s hit songs in an array of extravagant homemade cosplay outfits and choreography. In an Instagram post for UCalgary Relay for Life, […]

4 days ago · By Maggie Hsu and Imonitie Omosun, January 25 2025— The ultimate crosstown rivalry returns for its 12th year. On Jan. 31, your Dinos’ women’s and men’s hockey teams will battle it out against their rivals from down the street, MRU Cougars on the city’s highest profile rink: Scotiabank Saddledome. This annual meeting promises high octane […]

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 […]

By Emma Djukic, April 5 2024— It can be a little bit unnerving to come to campus all dressed up, knowing that there will be people attending your lectures who look as though they haven’t changed out of their pyjamas at all. It can feel strange to …

By Hailey Schopper, December 2 2024— Although December means final exams for students, it is also important to take a break, and this article outlines some of the many events happening this December. Skate with Santa On Dec. 8 from 12–5 p.m., the Olympic Oval is hosting a Skate with Santa event, put on by […]

Dec 1, 2024 · By Ansharah Shakil, November 17 2024— Ten years ago, One Direction’s fourth studio album FOUR was released, on Nov. 17, 2014. A little over a month ago, the world received the news of Liam Payne’s death in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was 31 years old, leaving behind his family and his son Bear, only seven […]

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 […]