Lifestyle

Kensington is home to the purr-fect get away for stressed out students looking for a cup of coffee or a cat to cuddle.  The Regal Cat Café, the first of it’s kind in Calgary, opened in June, 2017 in the heart of Kensington.  “[Cats] help to reduce stress, it’s fuzzy …

Students looking to travel and still save money this summer might consider visiting one of Canada’s national parks. To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, Parks Canada is offering free passes to every national park all year long. Not only is this incentive to go out and see our country’s natural beauty, …

Women often feel pressure to remove body hair and the practice has benefits to personal life and health. For 22-year-old Tanisha Kirby this stigma is true. Kirby has been removing her body hair since she was 13. At age 15, removing pubic hair and other body hair became a normal …

There are many healthy ways to take the edge off We are quickly approaching the end of the semester, and as projects pile up and final exams loom over our shoulders, feelings of stress start to compound. We live in a culture of edges, one leading to another. A long …

Post-secondary education can have huge effects on your social life Post-secondary education can have huge effects on a person’s future, but can also have unwelcoming effects on their social life. Post-secondary education affects average earnings, mental stability and even physical health, but perhaps the most pervasive impacts are the changes …

The connotations around virginity are complicated and can make people feel anxious, but decisions regarding sex should be made based on what one’s comfortable with. Emily Ophus, the Community Programs Manager at the Calgary Sexual Health Centre, said that there are many different perceptions of virginity, and while some people …

E-cigarettes work by heating liquids like nicotine mixed with other chemicals and flavours and turning them into a vapour. They became popular since after invention in China in 2003, and because they don’t produce any smoke, they’re described as a safer option instead of cigarettes. “I smoked for five years …

A change of season provides a fresh start after a long, bleak winter Spring has arrived, and it’s a season to look forward to with hope, expectation and relief. It’s a time filled with clichés, an opportunity for abandonment and joy to take precedence over originality. There is a spring …

Ghost hunters walk among us Alot of students are involved in extra-curricular activities. But not many students’ extracurriculars involve the paranormal. Kerriene England is a SAIT journalism student, but in her time outside of school, she works as a ghost hunter with Ghost Hunt Alberta. “We go to supposedly haunted …

Between studying, working and maintaining a social life, students often become overwhelmed, however, there are solutions. Trying to get all of these activities done can become too much to handle and students can start to feel pressure.  It’s not always rainbows and butterflies when trying to accomplish everything at the …

Although essential oils are thought to be only used for things like sleep and colds, they might just change the way you smell.  Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences derived from the wild that can aid in both the physical and psychological realm of life.  Aroma therapist Katie Maedel …

Danish lifestyle promotes winter-time comfort and connection Wearing a favourite sweater, sitting by a cosy fireplace and drinking hot chocolate can increase happiness.  That may not sound like rocket science, but Meik Wiking, the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark, says that these elements, also known as …

How to have a successful relationship with your roommates The Weal sat down with petroleum engineering technology student Derek Wieliczko to talk about how he deals with living alongside three roommates in SAIT’s residence.  The Weal: What was it like when you first met your roommates compared to now? Derek …

Ways to optimize rest and make the most of days off In order to succeed at midterms and practicums, SAIT students need to learn effective stress management techniques to properly unwind. Counsellor Teri Olson, a registered psychologist at SAIT’s Student Development and Counselling centre, said it’s one of the busiest …

The body positive movement is one that encourages people to adopt a positive and forgiving body image, something that almost anyone can relate with. Teri Lynn Olson, a registered psychologist who works for Student Development and Counselling Services at SAIT, explained that everyone has a body image and it’s part …

Confederation Park to see improved cross-country ski opportunities Wintertime recreation at Confederation Park will see improvements, as Foothills Nordic Ski Club has made arrangements with the City of Calgary to better facilitate cross-country skiing.  The viability of the sport in the city was under question this past summer, following an …

Tips for getting ready and out of the door fast One of the greatest feelings is finding yourself tucked in warm and cozy. But after realizing that you’re an hour late for class, that feeling is instantly terminated. Trying to maximize time can be quite hard for non-early birds. Packing …

Nestled in one of Calgary’s most popular and artistic neighbourhoods, the Hexagon Board Game Café brings an affordable form of entertainment to the Kensington area.  At a rate of $2.50 per hour, visitors can enjoy playing one of the hundreds of board games in the café’s library for as long …

Pick out the perfect gift for her Valentine Day’s, also known as the most romantic day of the year, is just around the corner, and there are a few ideas to help pick the perfect gift for your girlfriend.  If she is someone who loves scarves, one from Aritzia can …

Flu season is upon us It’s that time of year again. No, not Christmas or springtime. It’s flu season. Whip out your cold medicine, anti-bacterial gloves and facemask, and let’s get down to it.  Influenza is a commonly overlooked illness people get in the wintertime, but it can become quite …