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.
News Archives - The Gauntlet
WEBFrom first-year to graduate school, the Student Success Centre provides diverse programming for students. By Vama Saini, September 28 2024—. The Student Success Centre (SSC) at the University of Calgary offers students comprehensive academic support throughout their university experience. In an interview with the Gauntlet, Roxanne Ross, the ...
What is Canadian Thanksgiving really about? - The Gauntlet
WEBOct 21, 2021 · What is Canadian Thanksgiving really about? By Nimra Amir, October 21 2021—. The general origins of Thanksgiving in the West are often romantically depicted as the sharing of a feast between European settlers and Indigenous peoples to commemorate the first successful harvest season — mainly with pumpkins, potatoes, corn and turkey.
Police brutality during wellness checks encourages Canada to take …
WEBBy May Domingo, August 13 2020— On July 4, more than 100 Calgarians came together in front of City Hall to protest for justice regarding Mona Wang’s mistreatment during a wellness check. Five more protests occurred in British Columbia in the weeks following the incident. All organizers required participants to wear masks and encouraged them to […]
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.
Capybaras are taking over the internet
WEBAug 1, 2022 · The capybara is the largest living rodent in the world, and while rodents are often associated with rats, you can rest assured this one won’t be snitching on anybody any time soon. Capybara’s are known for being a gentle wild animal and they’re usually pretty friendly with humans. This could partly be the reason why they’ve gone viral ...
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.
FROSH 2024: Supports for marginalized groups at the U of C
WEBBy Dianne Miranda, September 4 2024—. University life presents unique challenges, particularly for some students who may face additional barriers to success. Fortunately, there are a variety of dedicated support services available across campus to address these needs and promote an inclusive academic experience for Neurodivergent, Indigenous or First-Generation students.
The Last of Us filming in Calgary is an important project for our ...
WEBBy Abdul Abbas, February 18 2022— Calgary is known for many things. However, a popular filming location is not one of them. Not yet, at least. Over the past three years, Calgary has been the filming location for a handful of big-budget Hollywood productions. During the summer and fall of 2019, Sony’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the […]
2024 SU general election supplement - The Gauntlet
WEBMar 3, 2024 · In this year’s election, students enrolled in the Winter 2024 semester have the chance to cast their votes and make sure their voices are heard. During the reading break, the Gauntlet conducted interviews with many candidates to learn more about their platform and why they’re running. We’ve also included our thoughts on their platforms.
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