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Town hall discusses Mintz report and university funding
On April 8, Public Interest Alberta and the Parkland Institute, a research centre based out of the University of Alberta, hosted a post-secondary education town hall. The event was held virtually, moderated by Brad Lafortune, the executive director of Public Interest Alberta. Ricardo Acuña, the executive director of the Parkland…
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- Opinion
No place for pride: Another town bans decorative flags
Decorative crosswalks have been growing in popularity and occurrence in many cities around the world, but parts of Alberta don’t want to join in. Differing from the traditional crosswalks, these decorative designs honour social causes such as 2SLGBTQIA+, disability, and Indigenous pride. Similarly, more and more flags celebrating diversity have…
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- Arts & Culture
Photostory: Dreams and Drag — A Fleetwood Mac tribute at Evo
On Easter Sunday, Evolution Wonderlounge should have been all pastel eggs and chocolate bunnies. Instead, it became a high-heeled celebration of the legendary rock band Fleetwood Mac. Drag artist Star Struck — the mastermind behind previous drag homage to David Bowie and the irreverent “Cunty Christmas” — hosted and curated…
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- Sports
Youth movement excites at Bears football spring camp
Spring camp rarely defines a football season, but it can give a sense of momentum. After three days at Foote Field, the University of Alberta Golden Bears look like a team trending upward. The reps are cleaner, the competition is tight, and most notably, a sizable recruiting class has delivered…
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- Features
New School of Politics and Democracy sparks concerns from faculty
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…
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