By Justin Schellenberg, October 12 2017 —
The Students’ Union’s plan to implement a new LGBTQIA+ advisory board has been put on hold due to a lack of student interest.
SU vice-president student life Hilary Jahelka said the advisory board … Read the rest
By Tina Shaygan, September 4 2017 —
Thousands took to downtown Calgary on Sept. 3 to take part in the 27th annual Calgary Pride Parade. Among those marching were politicians, non-profit organizations and members of the University of Calgary community, … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, August 29 2017 —
Photos by Mariah Wilson. Archive photos provided by Calgary Gay History Project
Calgary has a complicated history with the LGBTQ community and the University of Calgary is front and centre in much of … Read the rest
By Claudia Wong, January 31 2017 —
It’s that time of year where a giant penis and vulva roam MacHall — Sex Week!
From Feb. 6–10, the University of Calgary’s annual Sex Week will feature workshops, events and discussions surrounding … Read the rest
We are currently living in a period of history that one may call frightening, if not downright terrifying. In that vein, I would like to submit for your perusal this poem from George Orwell’s book 1984:
“Under the spreading Chestnut … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, November 1 2016 —
A few weeks ago, the Christian Truth Activists (CTA) — a homophobic, transphobic and graphic anti-abortion group- — caused a stir at the University of Calgary when they booked a table in front … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, October 25 2016 —
After turmoil following the booking of an anti-LGBTQ group at a MacHall table and the Students’ Union’s response, an advisory group may be coming to the SU Q Centre.
Dozens of University of … Read the rest
By Lady Marmalade, October 25 2016 —
It’s a tale as old as time — no matter what sexual activity you’re planning on engaging in — be safe. Whether you’re wearing a condom, using a dental dam or you’re on … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, October 14 2016 —
Members of the Queers on Campus student club at the University of Calgary protested in MacHall on Oct. 14 after an anti-LGBTQ activist group set up in front of the Students’ Union … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, October 18 2016 —
Christian groups frequently rent tables in MacHall from the Students’ Union. They hand out pamphlets on the “joys of Christ” or “what the bible really tells you” or whatever. I usually smile at … Read the rest
