Choosing a Self-Defence System Written by Andres Salazar Living in Alberta is usually a pretty calm experience. Though it isn’t perfect, living in southern Alberta generally doesn’t bring about too many problems. For the most part, the only intruders most Alberta residents have to worry about are the deer in front of people’s houses. Although southern Alberta is relatively safe, it never hurts to be at least a little prepared. Learning to defend yourself is an important skill to learn in case anything arises, but it can be hard to choose between many different martial arts and self-defence systems. There are so many out there, with each style focusing on…
UHall’s Two-Washroom Mystery Written by Andres Salazar While people know about the University of Lethbridge for its prestigious education and nursing departments and for more comical reasons like Urban Market’s infamous pink chicken, the campus itself is the ground for an incredible amount of historical intrigue. Like a museum, the U of L’s many halls and buildings represent different moments in time, with the fine arts building looking like it’s straight from the 70s and the science building symbolizing the newest innovations in the world of research. A walk through campus can take you through different times and across different disciplines. Simply put, the university has a countless number of…
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The U.S. Might Have UFOs in Storage! Written by Andres Salazar UFOs and aliens have captivated curious minds for decades. At least at one point in our lives, almost every person out there has pondered the idea of whether or not we are alone in the universe. Debates have raged on about whether we’re the only planet with an intelligent species. Thought experiments have explored whether aliens would look closer to the ones from the Alien (1979) franchise or if they would appear closer to the classic little skinny green guys with big black eyes. The point is –aliens and UFOs are fascinating. Though, as captivating as the topic is,…
Lethbridge’s History with Combat Sports Written by Andres Salazar Every city has its own symbol of its sporting heritage. Places like Montreal and Calgary have world-famous examples of their hockey teams, like the Montreal Canadians and the Calgary Flames, and the city of Toronto is known for its strength in basketball, baseball, and hockey all at once. Lethbridge is no different; the Hurricanes are one of the main images of our small, windy community. While Lethbridge is mostly known for its WHL team, the city is also the home of several other important athletic figures and places. Interestingly, Lethbridge has a surprisingly strong connection to combat sports. Our quiet little…
Lethbridge’s Local Rumors Written by Andres Salazar Lethbridge is quite famous for a variety of reasons. The community once known as Coalbanks is home to some classic pieces of Alberta history, such as the well-known high-level bridge, the Denny’s where Marilyn Manson got punched in the face, and the one girl who got arrested in a Stormtrooper outfit. A fascinating, but also boring town, Lethbridge feels like both a big city with lots of things to do, but also a tiny community that makes people want to move to Calgary instead. Although it is a quiet place, Lethbridge is no stranger to steamy controversies and urban legends. Whether you’re a…
5 Ways to Ruin Your First Year in University Written by Andres Salazar For many people, September is the time when we all return to class. For returning students, it simply means having to wake up again early for those 9 a.m. classes and continuing the path toward that precious postsecondary degree. However, for a large section of students, September also marks the beginning of their educational journey. While coming back to university seems second nature to those students in their second, third, or even seventh year, new students might struggle to get the hang of the university groove. All the studying and partying is so hard to juggle at…
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Finding Moments of Daily Joy While Managing Academic Pressures Written by Andres Salazar We’ve all been there: midterms or finals coming up, not getting enough sleep, not being able to decide whether to sleep or to study for another hour, or not having the time to make yourself a good meal because of it all. As unfortunate as it is, students often fall victim to this pattern. Stress stemming from academic circumstances is an all-too-common story. Having to deal with all of that can also be a real source of frustration for students, especially after the university and professors tell us to get some rest right before slapping us in…
The Best and Worst Bathrooms at the University of Lethbridge Written by Andres Salazar When mother nature calls, you have no choice but to listen and answer her demands. We’ve all been there, and it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. When you gotta go, you gotta go; it’s as simple as that. Going into a public washroom may not always be the most pleasant experience, but it’s something we all must do. Some washrooms might not be anything special, while others have been the source of moments of anxiety. The University of Lethbridge is known for a couple of things: a pretty solid education program, serving pink chicken at Urban…
