Misogyny and inequality in Olympic sports - The Gauntlet
WEBSep 15, 2021 · This also raises the interesting issue that is at the intersection of misogyny and racism in sport. While Richardson’s suspension was very big news, it was not the only seemingly unfair occurrence going on. Prior to the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, the International Swimming Federation (FINA) banned the use of swim caps designed for natural Black hair.
Why - The Gauntlet
WEBDec 10, 2023 · By Ansharah Shakil, December 10 2023—. You’ve Got Mail is the third of the holy trinity of Nora Ephron that includes When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle.It’s the last one, released in 1998, and fittingly considering its holiday atmosphere and original December release date, it’s showing at Globe Cinema on Dec. 13.
Five must-read autobiographies for the summer - The Gauntlet
WEBBy Nazeefa Ahmed, June 27 2022— Autobiographies have to be one of the most underrated genres that exist. Many think of them as a boring retelling of past events with a cheesy message of hope and determination tagged onto the end. Some dare to put them in the same category as self-help books, as if […]
The federal-provincial childcare agreement neglects two vital …
WEBMar 10, 2022 · The Alberta federal-provincial child care agreement was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Nov. 15, 2021 as part of a $30 billion promise declared in the April federal budget, which sought to provide affordable child care to families across Canada. The agreement sets aside $3.8 billion in federal funding to …
Changes made to Wellness Centre’s counselling services
WEBBy Krishna Shetye, September 8 2020 —. Student Wellness Services has announced new changes to its counselling services. According to the University of Calgary news website, their primary delivery mode has changed to single-session counselling, where students will be directly connected to a counsellor, rather than meeting an intake professional first.
Vertigo Theatre welcomes Calgary playwright Arun Lakra’s
WEBBy Ansharah Shakil, January 30 2024—. The world premiere of local playwright Arun Lakra’s Heist is showing from Jan. 27 to Feb. 25 at Vertigo Theatre. Lakra, who completed his undergraduate studies at McGill University and the University of Calgary, currently resides in Calgary, where he contributes to the medical and artistic community as …
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.
Vaulting through time: Oksana Chusovitina’s enduring legacy
WEBBy Radhya Comar, March 11 2024—. In a career spanning more than three decades, elite gymnast Oksana Chusovitina has competed under five different banners, participated in eight different Olympic games, won two medals and has had five skills named after her. Her last Olympic appearance was at the 2020 Tokyo Games when she was 44 years old. Despite announcing plans to retire after the games ...
Here is the Calgary Philharmonic’s 2024–2025 season
WEBApr 17, 2024 · The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) announced its 2024–2025 season on Apr. 9. At a launch party, people present were treated with the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus singing an arrangement of “Carmina Burana” by Orff teasing the piece as one of the season starters on Sep. 14. A performance by violinist Jeremy Gabbert and …
U of C Dino’s men’s hockey playoff journey ends in Edmonton
WEBBy Ava Zardynezhad, March 22 2022— On Saturday, March 5, the University of Calgary Dinos’ men’s hockey team’s journey through the Canada West playoffs ended after a defeat against the University of Alberta Golden Bears in the semi-finals. The Dinos were seeded fifth, concluding their regular season with 25 points, finishing just behind the Huskies. […]