The Gauntlet Publications Society - University of Calgary

04/27/2023

The Gauntlet is looking to develop our editorial board for the 2024 academic year! Applications are due Friday April 28th at 4pm.

Find available positions, job requirements, and salary details here:
https://thegauntlet.ca/hiring/

04/25/2023

Friendly reminder that our Annual General Meeting is happening this Thursday at 1pm!

We would love to have you all join us and as an extra incentive … we’re handing out prizes 🎁 to participants!

Click the link to join 👉️ https://shorturl.at/jABJ9

04/09/2023

Deadlines??🤮 More like fun times! 🤪

Join us at 1pm, Wednesday April 12th to celebrate and unwind from the semester in style. 😎

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Hn1rXZPm3FstUNDp8

03/10/2023

The 2023 SU General Election comes to a close: Who are the winners?

SU president: Shaziah Jinnah Morsette
VP academic: Sandra Amin
VP external: Mateusz Salmassi
VP operations and finance: Arlington Antonio Santiago
VP student life: Ermia Rezaei-Afsah

To find the full details about the election results
⁠👉️ https://thegauntlet.ca/2023/03/09/the-2023-su-general-election-comes-to-a-close-who-are-the-winners/

Visual by Jillian Cung & edited by Valery Perez

02/16/2023

"In an interview with the Gauntlet, SU President Nicole Schmidt discussed that the SU’s next steps are to advocate for students’ needs at the provincial level as Alberta’s political parties campaign for the election."
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By Nazeefa Ahmed, February 14 2023— On Jan. 21, Premier Danielle Smith spoke on a radio show with the Calgary Herald about possible supports for students amid tuition increases caused by inflation. The message came a day after the Students’ Union’s (SU) rally against tuition hikes in the Atriu...

02/15/2023

What to expect from S*x Week this year⁠
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"This year’s S*x Week is happening from Feb. 13 to 17 with the kick-off event starting at 11 a.m. All week students can expect a wide range of events revolving around the topic of sex."⁠
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Visual by Valery Perez

By Julieanne Acosta, February 13 2023— Every year, students at the University of Calgary participate in S*xual and Gender Wellness Week. This year’s S*x Week is happening from Feb. 13 to 17 with the kick-off event starting at 11 a.m. All week students can expect a wide range of events revolving ...

02/13/2023

It’s that time of year where we need a break

Visual by Mackenzie Ashcroft

By Kshef Kamran, February 10 2023— Approximately 35 per cent of Canadians are experiencing burnout as a result of overworking themselves through their rigorous daily routines. This makes it is all the more important to take time out of our day for hobbies or other forms of entertainment that can a...

02/12/2023

Bright night skies aren’t are pretty as you think
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Visual by Avery Sharpe

By Pamela Freeman, February 10 2023— We are quickly losing the ability to see the dark night sky. The sky became, on average, 10 per cent brighter every year from 2011 to 2022 due to artificial light pollution, according to a new study published in Science.  The authors, led by Dr. Christopher Ky...

02/11/2023

"What catchphrase does each sign say whenever things are tough or as a coping mechanism?"
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Read more ⁠👉️ https://thegauntlet.ca/2023/02/03/horoscope-mottos-for-the-signs/

Visual by Sylvia Lopez

02/10/2023

"This Black History Month, take the time to learn about and embrace the several different ways the Black community expresses their culture around the city."
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Read more ⁠👉️ https://thegauntlet.ca/2023/02/01/black-owned-businesses-in-calgary-you-should-check-out/

Visual by Sophia Lopez

02/09/2023

"While there have been major space advancements, there are many other areas in science that may have not gotten the attention they deserved or mostly could have been missed amongst everything."

Read more ⁠👉️ https://thegauntlet.ca/2023/01/31/best-of-2022-science-discoveries/

Visual by Sylvia Lopez

02/08/2023

Helping unhoused people during the next cold snap
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Read more ⁠👉️ https://thegauntlet.ca/2023/01/30/helping-unhoused-people-during-the-next-cold-snap/

Visual by Megan Koch