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U of C provosts discuss tuition fees and university funding during SLC. By Nazeefa Ahmed, November 3 2024—. The Oct. 29 Student Legislative Council (SLC) was focused on continuing discussions surrounding the tuition and fees consultation process.The discussion began with a presentation by Provost and Vice President Acadmic Dr. Sandra Davidson ...
Northern Super League: A new era for Canadian women’s Soccer
By Maggie Hsu, October 7 2024—. As Canadian Women’s Sports Month celebrates the achievements of female athletes, the launch of the Northern Super League (NSL) marks a groundbreaking moment for women’s soccer in Canada. This new professional women’s soccer league not only expands the country’s sporting landscape but also provides ...
By-Election results are in - The Gauntlet
Oct 13, 2023 · By Julieanne Acosta, Eula Mengullo and Nazeefa Ahmed, October 13 2023—. Candidates and students were present for the Students’ Union (SU) by-election results that were announced today in the South Courtyard of Mac Hall. Students enrolled in the Fall 2023 semester had from Oct. 11 to 13 at 4 p.m. to vote or abstain for the open positions.
Dancing to heal: Understanding Indigenous cultural gatherings …
Jun 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.
Honour Orange Shirt Day: Purchasing authentic orange shirts from ...
By Josie Simon, September 26 2024—. Sept. 30 marks a significant date in Canada, Orange Shirt Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and reconciling the historical injustices inflicted upon Indigenous communities, particularly through the Indian Residential School system.This day encourages everyone to reflect on these historical traumas and take steps toward healing and reconciliation, notably ...
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The 2024 SU Referendum: What’s at stake and why it matters
Oct 6, 2024 · The University of Calgary’s Students’ Union (SU) is holding their 2024 By-Elections from Oct. 8-10 to fill vacant Student Legislative Council (SLC) positions. Students will also be asked to vote on a referendum regarding the SU’s general fee structure this year. The SU’s general fee is a mandatory fee collected by all undergraduate ...
Opinions Archives - The Gauntlet
Letter to the Editor: The University of Calgary continues to play a role in creating an Islamophobia-friendly campus. October 23 2024—. Over the past year, Muslims at the University of Calgary have experienced a vast increase in targeted hate crimes and prejudice. On Oct. 10, 2023, President Ed McCauley released a statement to all students ...
U of C production The Wolves will excite audiences with soccer …
By Hannah Caparino, October 12 2024—. To start off the drama department’s 2024–25 season, the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) will be showcasing Sarah DeLappe’s play, The Wolves.The play premiered in New York City, and was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2017.
Record delays in Alberta student aid applications leave students in ...
By Vama Saini, October 9 2024— Alberta post-secondary students are grappling with significant delays in processing student aid applications, creating financial uncertainty as they begin the new academic year. A record number of applications has overwhelmed the system, prompting widespread concerns from students and university representatives alike. In a statement to the Gauntlet, Alberta ...