By Sean Sullivan

The four plays presented by Alberta Theatre Projects at the 27th Annual Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays demonstrate the ways playwrights are examining contemporary society.
 “One of the things that I think Canadian playwrights are wonderful at is asking questions,” says Vicki Stroich, interim artistic director for Alberta Theatre Projects. “Not necessarily providing… Continue reading Exploring the range of new Canadian theatre

By Riley Hill

After two weeks of campaigning, the 2013–14 University of Calgary Students’ Union election results have been announced. Raphael Jacob has been elected as the 71st SU president, taking 51 per cent of the votes. Candidate Stefana Pancic received 19 per cent and current president 
Hardave Birk received 31 per cent.
 “I’m very happy and very… Continue reading 2013 SU Election results

By Morgan Shandro

There have been many advances in feminism and equality for women in the 21st century. However, the battle is far from over. Despite the popular idea that rights for women are far more advanced than they were one or two generations ago, women still experience both legal and social inequalities and double standards. One double… Continue reading Topfreedom: the right of women to bare breasts

By Tobias Ma

Tom Flanagan, a political science professor at the University of Calgary and conservative activist, has been castigated this week following remarks made at the University of Lethbridge about child pornography. Flanagan’s word choice was poor, but commentators have blown this incident out of proportion without paying attention to context. Unfortunately, Flanagan has been so badly… Continue reading Attacked for the wrong reasons