Valerie Carson, a professor in kinesiology, sport, and recreation, led a study showing that not all types of screen time are equally harmful for children’s cognitive development. After seeing extensive research on the link between screen time duration and cognitive development, Carson wanted to go further and examine the effects…
Imagine being a student in rural Alberta. After a long commute, you arrive at school at 8:00 a.m., only to find your teacher walking in after an equally exhausting journey. Ahead of you is a longer school day, with an extra hour added to compensate for the lost day under…
In our biweekly column, What’s the 311?, we share our picks for notable things happening on campus and in Edmonton. Check out all these amazing local events! What: Week of Welcome Drag ShowWhen: September 3 from 7:00 p.m.Where: Myer Horowitz TheatreAdmission: $15 Blow the dust off of those Myer Horowitz…
Former Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), and Georgia State University quarterback Christian Veilleux has committed to the University of Alberta Golden Bears for the 2026 season. Born in Ottawa, he arrives with 25 NCAA appearances, 15 starts, and an impressive three years of U Sports eligibility…
The University of Alberta and the Banff Centre have been the home of the Peter Lougheed School of Leadership since 2014. Now, the school has a sibling — the Peter Lougheed School of Politics and Democracy (PLSPD). The U of A officially launched the PLSPD in October 2025. Its first…
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival pulled off a miraculous feat this year: avoiding the rain.…
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Imagine being a student in rural Alberta. After a long commute, you arrive at school at 8:00 a.m., only to…
In our biweekly column, What’s the 311?, we share our picks for notable things happening on campus and in Edmonton.…
Valerie Carson, a professor in kinesiology, sport, and recreation, led a study showing that not all types of screen time…
In our Gateway to Gastronomy column, writers are given the chance to share their favourite recipes! Being a South African…
