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One of U of C’s most popular annual events has graduated

By Sean Willett

The Coming Out Monologues YYC, formerly known as the University of Calgary’s Coming Out Monologues, has moved locations and shifted focus. Inspired by the Vagina Monologues, the event showcases people sharing their experiences with coming out as different gender identities and sexual orientations. This year’s performances will take place from March 19–21 at the John… Continue reading One of U of C’s most popular annual events has graduated

The big skull on campus

By Sean Willett

The University of Calgary might be getting a new tenant — one that is over 70 million years old. Last October, U of C professor Darla Zelenitsky and her research assistant discovered the fossilized skull of a Pachyrhinosaurus inside the town limits of Drumheller. A relative of other frilled dinosaurs — like Triceratops and Centrosaurus… Continue reading The big skull on campus

Culture courses on the chopping block

By Sean Willett

The University of Calgary’s department of communication and culture may be getting a little less cultured. As of next year, the department may be making many of the mandatory culture-focused courses in its undergraduate programs optional, leaving some students and professors upset with the change. While communications and culture 301 will remain mandatory, 303, 501… Continue reading Culture courses on the chopping block

Northern Sprites: What’s the deal with drones?

By Sean Willett

When most people hear the word “drone,” they tend to think of a few very specific drones. Particulary the ones currently being used by the United States to carry out extrajudicial killings. Or perhaps they think of any of the many drones in movies, video games and books that are depicted as terrifying murder-robots. Either… Continue reading Northern Sprites: What’s the deal with drones?