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On September 24, nine student associations from seven universities across Alberta signed and sent a letter to Minister of Advanced Education, Rajan Sawhney, regarding “timely financial aid” for students. University of Alberta Students’ Union (UASU) President Lisa Glock was among the signatories. According to an Alberta Advanced Education spokesperson, this…
In hindsight, the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) decision to enter into a supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberal government was a strategic miscalculation. By supporting the Liberals, the NDP diluted its distinct political identity and alienated its core base. And now it’s showing in the polls. With the agreement now dissolved,…
The Prairie Joggers, comprised of two friends — Cody Goertzen and Adam Hill — are a self-professed “gritty-folk rock band” from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The pair have a specific “thick vintage” sound, which they combine with “retrospective lyrics” and “simple steady, grooves.” It’s perfect for many occasions, ranging from easy listening…
Amanda Rummery placed fifth at the 2024 Paris Paralympics in the women’s 400-meter dash. She is now back home in an off-season before beginning training for the 2025 World Championships. Rummery is in her third and final year of her Bachelor of Education after-degree. She ran for the Pandas Track…
On university campuses, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is a major cause for concern. According to data published by Statistics Canada in 2020, 71 per cent of university students witnessed or experienced SGBV in 2019. In Alberta, approximately 1.8 million Albertans have experienced SGBV. However, it continues to be largely…
Family doctors are no strangers to Albertans — oh wait, they kind of are. Roughly 800,000 Albertans don’t have a…
On September 24, nine student associations from seven universities across Alberta signed and sent a letter to Minister of Advanced…
The Prairie Joggers, comprised of two friends — Cody Goertzen and Adam Hill — are a self-professed “gritty-folk rock band”…
In our biweekly column Social Intercourse, we share our picks for notable things happening on campus and in Edmonton. Check out…