By Scott Strasser, February 8 2016 —
Move over Facebook — there’s a new social network on the University of Calgary campus.
Chitter is a message board app exclusively for post-secondary students that is similar to Yik Yak. It is … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, February 9 2016 —
The Calgary Game Developers Association (CGDA) is celebrating independent video games and showcasing the work of local developers at their second Indie Game Bash on Feb. 20 at the Sunalta Community Centre.
The … Read the rest
Calgary’s economy isn’t doing too hot right now. As the price of oil continues to fall, our city’s unemployment rate has risen to the highest it’s been since 1996. And there’s little reason to believe this will change anytime soon. … Read the rest
By Emilie Medland-Marchen, February 9 2016 —
After more than a decade of playing on Field 8, the Dinos soccer teams are slated to lose their designated practice and competition pitch. The Dinos will lose their field following the conclusion … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, February 9 2016 —
Since the NDP’s surprising victory in last year’s provincial election, there has been talk of merging Alberta’s two right-of-centre parties, the Wildrose party and the previously-governing Progressive Conservatives.
The Gauntlet sat down with … Read the rest
By Lianelle Barraza, February 9 2016 —
A bitter public battle between the Students’ Union and the University of Calgary over the ownership and operation of MacHall almost ended in court last semester. The two sides agreed to mediation on … Read the rest
By Jarrett Edmund, February 9 2016 —
The community of Inglewood will soon have one more festival to add to its impressive repertoire. The inaugural Block Heater Festival is making its way to the newly dubbed Music Mile on 9 … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, February 9 2016 —
Ever since DIIV’s exhilarating 2012 debut, band leader Zachary Smith has fielded a lot of questions about a follow-up record. Their first album, Oshin, was defined by engulfing guitar-driven musical textures. Smith, though, … Read the rest
By Emilie Medland-Marchen, February 9 2016 —
Rihanna’s new album is a force to be reckoned with. Like the artist’s previous release, ANTI is an ambitious step forward for the pop star, featuring a collection of songs exploring different genres … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, February 9 2016 —
From Feb. 12–14, filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds are participating in the Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation’s (CCMF) first annual 48-hour Anti-Racism Film Festival at the University of Calgary.
Each group of filmmakers … Read the rest
