The fifth forum of the University of Alberta Students’ Union (SU) 2026 elections was hosted by the International Students’ Association (ISA) on February 27. The event was offered in-person and online. ISA President, Abdullah Al Anik, moderated the forum. Candidates were given 90 seconds to deliver their opening statements. Then Anik asked…
If the International Students’ Association (ISA) presidential race were scored like a heavyweight title fight, this one would have required a referee and a standing eight-count. The ISA forum on February 27 made one thing clear: this election is not about identifying problems. Rising tuition, housing strain, and campus safety…
Edmonton Public Library (EPL) just named their new writer-in-residence, Alexis Marie Chute. EPL’s writer-in-residence hosts monthly events, public readings, and manuscript consultations. Overall, they foster community within the writing scene in Edmonton. And Chute, as an award-winning artist, filmmaker, producer, photographer, and of course, bestselling author, is set to bring…
Canada West hockey playoffs start this weekend, and the University of Alberta has two very different quarterfinal setups. The Golden Bears are heading into a tough road series in Saskatoon. The Pandas get home ice and the pressure that comes with it. Golden Bears vs. Saskatchewan, best-of-three quarterfinal at Merlis…
In the last year, Indigenous students and community members have been sounding the alarm over allegations of anti-Indigenous bias within the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA). Accusations of anti-Indigenous bias have been directed at GSA President Aashish Kumar. In December, the Appeals and Complaints Board (ACB) suspended Kumar from his position…
If the International Students’ Association (ISA) presidential race were scored like a heavyweight title fight, this one would have required…
The ISA forum went just as expected. The moderator, Abdullah Al Anik, started with an opening address where he noted…
At the International Students’ Association (ISA) forum, Board of Governors representative candidates were asked questions relating to immigration caps and…
Vice-president (student life) (VPSL) candidates made it clear at the International Students’ Association (ISA) forum that petty arguing is more…