Why you should take a women and gender studies class
By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor The women and gender studies class I took last winter, WGST 2205 – Global Gender Issues, was one my favourites so far. As the course progressed, I saw my...
The Reflector
Is that field school right for you?
And an overview of the India Field School By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor I never expected to become the field school advocate I am now until experiencing the India 2018 Field School. The amount...
Getting festival ready: Packing and prepping
By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor It can be tough to know exactly what to pack when preparing for festivals. Whether you’ve been to dozens of festivals or are planning to attend your first one...
Calgary Stampede: Indian Village renamed
By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor After 106 years, the name of Calgary Stampede’s Indian Village is set to change. The decision to change the name to Elbow River Camp was led by the teepee...
Your guide to free breakfast this Calgary Stampede
By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor Let’s face it, Calgary becomes quite an interesting place during Stampede. It’s as if everyone comes out of hiding to get drunk together. One of the best things about...
How to spend Canada’s 151st birthday
By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor With Canada Day coming up this weekend, Calgary will be bustling with things to do. If you’re still not sure how to spend the country’s birthday, we’ve compiled a...
Handheld concussion sensor being developed at the University of Calgary
By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor Researchers in the engineering and medical schools at the University of Calgary are developing a portable sensor that will indicate whether an individual is concussed. Similar to a glucose...
India through a lens
By Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor India is a vibrant, colourful country with culture around every bend. I was incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to visit and photograph the people, scenery, animals and architecture...
Former Camp fYrefly Edmonton members launch summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth in Alberta with social justice focus
By Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor After the University of Alberta announced that Camp fYrefly would be closing, former members of fYrefly’s Youth Action Committee (YAC) launched an alternative camp called Queer Scouts YEG. The...
Vigilante kills sexual predators in new graphic novel by Calgary author
By Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor This article discusses sexual assault and suicide. Think back to when sending emails was the thing to do. A viral email went around claiming to contain prison interviews with charged sexual...
