By Christie Melhorn, December 6 2017 —
From the thousands of candles that burn during Diwali to those lining graves on Day of the Dead and even those on your birthday cake, candles are significant across cultures and religions. Their … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, December 1 2017 —
I still remember how my body laid heavy but rested against the wooden floor during my first guided meditation when I was 12. My dance teacher’s voice pulled me through a lush forest … Read the rest
On this episode of The Gauntlet Radio on CJSW, Editor in Chief Jason Herring, News Editor Tina Shaygan and Arts Editor Matty Hume discuss secondary suites, the Indigenized U of C coat of arms and the SU’s new VP External … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, November 30 2017 —
Dinos women’s hockey head coach Danielle Goyette is a University of Calgary legend whose legacy only expanded with her induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Nov. 13. Goyette secured 68 points … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, November 30 2017 —
Holiday food culture is loaded with sensory delight, nostalgia and pure indulgence. But the subsequent sugar crash can leave you feeling sick and lethargic. However, you can still satisfy your sweet tooth and … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, November 24 2017 —
In my time as a dancer, I’ve always found navigating a pitch-black stage during show transitions both nerve-wracking and enthralling. Unable to rely on vision, blackouts sharpen my other senses, amplifying the pattering … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, November 21 2017 —
Calgary’s biting air and slushy streets don’t exactly beckon us to spend more time outdoors in winter. Most of us prefer to bundle up in a blanket and admire the snow from afar. … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, November 9 2017 —
On Nov. 8, a new part of former Dinos Athletics sports information director (SID) Jack Neumann’s legacy was revealed. In addition to the passion and volunteer work Neumann dedicates to the University of … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, November 9 2017 —
The Dinos women’s volleyball team has experienced a few sharp turns so far in their 2017–18 season. They suffered a series of tight losses to the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in the … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, November 9 2017 —
Every year, the frenzy of Calgary’s first snowfall results in hundreds of car accidents and even more bitter Facebook statuses. Once the initial shock of snow fades, those of us with a deeply … Read the rest
