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WARNING: This story contains a discussion of su***de. If you need help, call or text 9-8-8 or check out this online reso...
25/01/2025

WARNING: This story contains a discussion of su***de. If you need help, call or text 9-8-8 or check out this online resource. In peak exam season, students across Canada gear up for several hard weeks of study. This immense academic pressure has proven to have serious repercussions for students’ mental well-being. “Having a mental health problem that you’re going through can make it hard to get through school the same way it makes it hard to get through life,” said Aidan Serra, a former university student who suffers from bipolar disorder....

WARNING: This story contains a discussion of su***de. If you need help, call or text 9-8-8 or check out this online resource. In peak exam season, students across Canada gear up for several hard we…

Retired STEM professional Jean Springer, at home speaking about her career path. PHOTO: STEPHANIE GABRIEL Balancing fami...
23/01/2025

Retired STEM professional Jean Springer, at home speaking about her career path. PHOTO: STEPHANIE GABRIEL Balancing family and work, excelling in a male-dominated field and breaking barriers for women in science across the province, Jean Springer leaves a lot in the way of legacy....

Retired STEM professional Jean Springer, at home speaking about her career path. PHOTO: STEPHANIE GABRIEL Balancing family and work, excelling in a male-dominated field and breaking barriers for wo…

Anti-racism advocate fights against prejudice in Canada
23/01/2025

Anti-racism advocate fights against prejudice in Canada


Dorsa Zamanpour came to Canada when she was two. She’s since learned her adopted country has a long way to go toward racial equality

In the realm of sports and fitness, Jon Bird advocates for accessibility and inclusivity. Having worked in the field for...
23/01/2025

In the realm of sports and fitness, Jon Bird advocates for accessibility and inclusivity. Having worked in the field for many years, he is committed to establishing encouraging environments that put community and personal development ahead of competition. As the Operations Director at Run Calgary, Bird is deeply committed to fostering a sense of community through inclusive and engaging fitness events, showcasing his passion for bringing people together and promoting a love for active lifestyles....

In the realm of sports and fitness, Jon Bird advocates for accessibility and inclusivity. Having worked in the field for many years, he is committed to establishing encouraging environments that pu…

Laughter, yelling and cheering are the first sounds a visitor hears as they enter the Calgary Soccer Center. Field upon ...
22/01/2025

Laughter, yelling and cheering are the first sounds a visitor hears as they enter the Calgary Soccer Center. Field upon field, one after the other are all occupied by individuals playing soccer or lacrosse. Walking up to the field directly adjacent to the front doors, balls are being caught in mid air with lacrosse sticks. Other participants group together on the field, chatting and laughing while additional members join the group tying their shoes or gathering their gear before joining those already on the field. ...

Laughter, yelling and cheering are the first sounds a visitor hears as they enter the Calgary Soccer Center. Field upon field, one after the other are all occupied by individuals playing soccer or …

Anyone who lives in Calgary knows that winter driving is not to be underestimated for being dangerous. Ice, low temperat...
21/01/2025

Anyone who lives in Calgary knows that winter driving is not to be underestimated for being dangerous. Ice, low temperatures and piles of snow make for a difficult journey that can be hard to prepare for. Calgary Police Traffic Sergeant, Andy Woodward, says that speed is the cause behind many collisions in the winter. The best thing that drivers can do is slow down....

Anyone who lives in Calgary knows that winter driving is not to be underestimated for being dangerous. Ice, low temperatures and piles of snow make for a difficult journey that can be hard to prepa…

The journey to permanent residency in Canada can be long and is often only the beginning of the road to citizenship. Ale...
21/01/2025

The journey to permanent residency in Canada can be long and is often only the beginning of the road to citizenship. Alejandrinia Velo Sagarnaga knows this all too well, and it’s not what she expected. Alejandrina Velo Sagarnaga smiles in a photo at her apartment. Sagarnaga came to Canada three years ago on a study permit to get certified in kitchen and bath design....

The journey to permanent residency in Canada can be long and is often only the beginning of the road to citizenship. Alejandrinia Velo Sagarnaga knows this all too well, and it’s not what she expec…

Rock climbing, a sport that involves using either natural rock or artificial resin to navigate an ascending route, is se...
21/01/2025

Rock climbing, a sport that involves using either natural rock or artificial resin to navigate an ascending route, is seen as a sport pursued by adrenaline junkies. However, for some young adults and students at Mount Royal University, the appeal of climbing lies in the de-stressor and mental game instead. With the student-accessible climbing wall at MRU and various climbing gyms scattered across the city, it’s easy to find a venue and begin the climb....

Rock climbing, a sport that involves using either natural rock or artificial resin to navigate an ascending route, is seen as a sport pursued by adrenaline junkies.  However, for some young ad…

In the jewelry world, Phil Nguyen, also known as YungMetalSyndicate, has carved out a niche for himself. With his specia...
20/01/2025

In the jewelry world, Phil Nguyen, also known as YungMetalSyndicate, has carved out a niche for himself. With his specialization in custom grills — those shiny, bold fashion statements that sit on your teeth — Nguyen has reshaped self-expression in Calgary. He says he's had a fascination with grills since he was a little kid. “I remember my friends and I would take Ferrero Rocher wrappers — the gold ones — and put them on our teeth....

In the jewelry world, Phil Nguyen, also known as YungMetalSyndicate, has carved out a niche for himself. With his specialization in custom grills — those shiny, bold fashion statements that sit on …

Sisters Noor and Ayah Barahim have worn the hijab for 11 years — a decision they describe as deeply personal and empower...
20/01/2025

Sisters Noor and Ayah Barahim have worn the hijab for 11 years — a decision they describe as deeply personal and empowering but without its challenges. While the Calgary sisters say they've faced many challenges, they insist they meet them with pride. “The majority of the time, it’s our choice to wear it,” Ayah says. “I feel a lot of people just look at you like, ‘Oh, you’d look so nice without it.'" To which Ayah adds, "Like that’s the point.”...

Sisters Noor and Ayah Barahim have worn the hijab for 11 years — a decision they describe as deeply personal and empowering but without its challenges. While the Calgary sisters say they’ve f…

In a small Calgary studio, creativity takes shape. At Fired Clay Pottery Inc., students of all skill levels gather to mo...
16/01/2025

In a small Calgary studio, creativity takes shape. At Fired Clay Pottery Inc., students of all skill levels gather to mould, shape, and glaze their ceramic pieces under the guidance of pottery instructor Taylor Ritchie. Ritchie, who has been working with clay since she was 14, shares her expertise with students while encouraging them to embrace the learning process. “I started back here in May, and I had been a stay-at-home artist for a long time, just selling my work online,” Ritchie said....

In a small Calgary studio, creativity takes shape. At Fired Clay Pottery Inc., students of all skill levels gather to mould, shape, and glaze their ceramic pieces under the guidance of pottery inst…

The invention of e-books created a strain on the book industry, especially on traditional bookbinders. Despite this shif...
16/01/2025

The invention of e-books created a strain on the book industry, especially on traditional bookbinders. Despite this shift to digitalization, bookbinders continue to find new ways to adapt—returning to the origins of their craft to create luxury products. Traditionally, bookbinding was a long, resource-intensive process, with the binding and writing all being done by hand. Because of this, books were costly....

The invention of e-books created a strain on the book industry, especially on traditional bookbinders. Despite this shift to digitalization, bookbinders continue to find new ways to adapt—returning…

The aurora borealis is an enchanting occurrence that takes place when solar particles interact with the Earth’s atmosphe...
16/01/2025

The aurora borealis is an enchanting occurrence that takes place when solar particles interact with the Earth’s atmosphere. These phenomena, also known as the northern lights, are best described as colourful lights dancing through the sky. This year, we have experienced a surge of aurora borealis. Stephen Jeans, a professor and geomorphologist, explains this is because the sun operates on an 11-year cycle of most to least activity....

The aurora borealis is an enchanting occurrence that takes place when solar particles interact with the Earth’s atmosphere. These phenomena, also known as the northern lights, are best described as…

Animation brings stories to life by combining creativity and technology, but each animated picture is the result of a ti...
15/01/2025

Animation brings stories to life by combining creativity and technology, but each animated picture is the result of a time-consuming, skill-intensive, collaborative process. The Quickdraw Animation Society is at the core of Calgary’s animation scene where artists bring their ideas to life. This distinct studio has fostered a thriving community of animators who not only bring their creative visions to reality, but also share, support, and motivate one another to push the boundaries of their craft....

Animation brings stories to life by combining creativity and technology, but each animated picture is the result of a time-consuming, skill-intensive, collaborative process. The Quickdraw Animation…

Meteorologists do more than just predict the weather for our daily lives. They analyze the physics of the atmosphere and...
14/01/2025

Meteorologists do more than just predict the weather for our daily lives. They analyze the physics of the atmosphere and its interactions with land and water. Weather forecasts play a critical role — not just in our health and safety, but also in supporting our local environments, economies and ecosystems. Cody Knight, a meteorologist specializing in power demand and renewable energy forecasting, shares his insights into the science of weather prediction....

Meteorologists do more than just predict the weather for our daily lives. They analyze the physics of the atmosphere and its interactions with land and water. Weather forecasts play a critical role…

Extended reality (XR) has come a long way in the gaming world — evolving from pixelated images to entirely immersive wor...
13/01/2025

Extended reality (XR) has come a long way in the gaming world — evolving from pixelated images to entirely immersive worlds in a mere three decades. Gaming, however, is only one application of XR. The same technologies that brought our favourite game characters to life are also revolutionizing business and educational sectors. At its core, XR is a way to bring digital information into our world in ways that are not possible with traditional hardware....

Extended reality (XR) has come a long way in the gaming world — evolving from pixelated images to entirely immersive worlds in a mere three decades. Gaming, however, is only one application of XR. …

As The Rocky Horror Picture Show kicked off its 49th-anniversary show at MacEwan Hall, fans got to feed the obsession th...
13/01/2025

As The Rocky Horror Picture Show kicked off its 49th-anniversary show at MacEwan Hall, fans got to feed the obsession that relieves their tension. The evening started with a sit-down interview with Nell Campbell, who played Columbia in the original film. That was then followed by a costume contest showcasing the creativity and passion Rocky fans bring to make the show come alive....

As The Rocky Horror Picture Show kicked off its 49th-anniversary show at MacEwan Hall, fans got to feed the obsession that relieves their tension. The evening started with a sit-down interview with…

Dickens Pub opened its doors on Monday, Nov. 25 for bands Osyron, Lutharo, Striker and Seven Kingdoms. Calgary fans brou...
19/12/2024

Dickens Pub opened its doors on Monday, Nov. 25 for bands Osyron, Lutharo, Striker and Seven Kingdoms. Calgary fans brought lively energy to the venue to show their support of the musicians. Osyron lead singer Reed (left) and guitarist Bobby Harvey (right). PHOTO: CHARLOTTE VOS Doors opened at 7 p.m., and the show started with Albertan band Osyron taking the stage at 7:30 p.m.....

Dickens Pub opened its doors on Monday, Nov. 25 for bands Osyron, Lutharo, Striker and Seven Kingdoms. Calgary fans brought lively energy to the venue to show their support of the musicians. Osyron…

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