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U of A political scientist researches growth of online gambling

The rise in online sports betting in Alberta is generating both economic opportunities and harms, according to University of Alberta political scientist Fiona Nicoll. Education is needed to help Albertans navigate this change within the gambling market, Nicoll said. “The [online betting] market in Ontario grew by 70 per cent…

The effect of growing artificial intelligence usage on education

Global Brigades U of A supports communities around the world

CFB conducts community consultations to inform programming adjustments

EDI office renamed to access, community, and belonging

Student participation in politics can make a big impact

If free pizza can get students to a club meeting, maybe we should start handing out pepperoni slices at polling stations. 2025 is shaping up to be a crucial year for politics in Canada, especially for students. There is both a federal election and a municipal election in Edmonton on…

Marble Pedestal: Winter semester

Editorial: U of A needs to focus on solving problems, not SHAPE

GST holiday is a temporary solution with long-term consequences

Location of Alberta’s new Youth Recovery Centre is problematic

The Impact of Theatre: An Interview with Jan Selman and April Viczko

The University of Alberta’s Studio Theatre is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024-25. Every year its productions feature student actors, technicians, and stage managers. I sat down with Jan Selman, the director, and April Viczko, chair of the drama department and costume designer, to discuss their upcoming show, [BLANK], and…

‘On Becoming:’ The U of A Museum Collection’s newest exhibit

Album review: ‘Answer the Call’ by Secondhand Dreamcar

Movie review: ‘Carry-On’

Social Intercourse: January 1

The link between dietary restrictions and food insecurity

A survey conducted in 2019 of approximately 3,900 undergraduate students at the University of Alberta showed a strong correlation between dietary requirements and food insecurity. These requirements included halal, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more. The survey was conducted by the U of A Students’ Union (UASU). According to Erin O’Neil, executive…

101 New Year’s Resolutions for 2025

What’s behind the cost of U of A residences?

U of A students are experiencing sexual and gender-based violence, survey finds

Can generative AI and academic integrity co-exist?