By Julieanne Acosta, August 30 2023—
Bill C-18, or the Online News Act came into effect in June of this year. The bill laid out a new framework that had been intended to support news stations. In short, the framework … Read the rest
By Matthew Herring, October 25 2019—
My Facebook account sits completely inactive, filling with cobwebs and collecting more dust every single day. The only recent posts on my timeline are from family members wishing me a happy birthday or tagging me … Read the rest
By Frankie Hart, March 26 2019 —
Aries
(March 21 – April 19)
There’s no way to have three ‘finstas’ and two ‘rinstas’ and not become a shell of a human being. Are you okay?
Taurus
(April 20 – May … Read the rest
By Carlie Vassos, November 25 2017 —
Technology has made mass media widely accessible, effectively forcing people to deal with constant exposure to tough subjects. Social media applications like Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram allow us to share memories, keep tabs … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, October 12 2017 —
Third-year nursing student Monica Chambers will still be a University of Calgary student next year — just not at the Calgary campus — after her online stalking of “that adorable barista from Starbucks” … Read the rest
By Joie Atejira, February 28 2017 —
The 2017 meme calendar continues to update, with Salt Bae claiming top spot for the month of January. Smart Guy Pointing at His Head and Blinking White Guy were considered February front-runners, but … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, October 4 2016 —
(With files from Justin Quaintance)
A group of University of Calgary students hosted a candlelit vigil at the U of C on Oct. 1 to commemorate the death of Harambe — a 17-year-old … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, September 6 2016 —
Virgo
(Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
In a drug-induced state, you will accidentally upload a Vine of yourself taken 10 minutes after your wisdom teeth surgery. You will then experience all the highs … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, March 29 2016 —
One of the fiercest basketball competitions is currently gripping the world’s attention. No, it’s not March Madness — it’s the Facebook Messenger basketball game. Send a basketball emoji over Messenger to a friend … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, February 2, 2016 —
If you’ve been going to the University of Calgary long enough, you’ve probably heard complaints about a lack of campus culture. U of C students don’t seem to share the same enthusiasm for … Read the rest
