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Author: Alejandro Melgar

Alejandro Melgar graduated from the SAIT online-print journalism stream. He is the former club president and contributor for The Emery Weal. You can find his work on LiveWire Calgary, CityNews Calgary, and on his website at www.alejandromelgar.ca
  • Editorial
  • From The Weal

Farewell Emery Weal, we hardly knew you

For those of you that are new, my name is Alejandro Melgar, the president of Saitsa’s publication turned club, the Emery Weal.

Posted onon October 5, 2022December 1, 2022
  • Culture

Calgary Japanese ‘Omatsuri’ brings culture with Omikoshi parade

The Calgary Japanese Festival, “Omatsuri,”was held at Max Bell Centre on Saturday, with vendors, dancers, and a Omikoshi parade on display.

Posted onon August 15, 2022August 21, 2022
  • News
  • SAIT News

SAITSA’s Gateway closes their doors for the last time

SAIT’s premier event space the Gateway closes it’s doors after providing students a safe space to have fun.

Posted onon July 27, 2022August 1, 2022
  • News

Calgary bar cuts out shame around mental health

Alberta bars and restaurants come together to brings awareness to mental health within the restaurant industry after dealing with the effects of COVID-19.

Posted onon July 13, 2022August 1, 2022
  • News

Calgary Stampede returns after Alberta’s pledge for ‘Best summer ever’

The Calgary Stampede has returned in 2022 after a cancellation in 2020 due to COVID-19, and a parade that saw a virtual attendance in 2021.

Posted onon July 11, 2022August 1, 2022
  • News

Calgarians grab the mic for fun way to ride transit

Calgarians can now belt out tunes on the way to work thanks to Calgary Transit’s latest move to attract more riders. Read on!

Posted onon July 6, 2022August 1, 2022
  • News
  • SAIT News

SAIT plans for redevelopment of Campus Centre

SAIT has officially announced the closure of Campus Centre for Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, which will include SAITSA facilities, Trojans Athletics facilities, the Odyssey Café, and the Gateway Restaurant and Bar.

Posted onon June 29, 2022June 29, 2022
  • News
  • SAIT News

SAIT’s Campus Centre to get knocked down after 41 years

SAIT’s student association, SAITSA, will be looking for a new home for their facilities as Campus Centre is set to close at the end of Sept. 2022.

Posted onon June 8, 2022August 1, 2022
  • Culture

SAIT club sell flora and fauna to save kangaroos

A club with SAIT, Enactus SAIT, has united their green thumbs to raise money for the exotic animals at Cobb’s Adventure Park.

Posted onon June 1, 2022June 27, 2022
  • Editorial
  • From The Weal

Words from the editor – Back to life for the Weal

The Emery Weal has returned as a SAITSA club after two years. Alejandro Melgar, editor for the Weal, talks about the return and what the future holds.

Posted onon May 20, 2022May 31, 2022
  • SAIT Sports
  • Sports

SAIT Trojans goes virtual with eSports teams!

The SAIT athletic department has invested their own finances into the development of an esports team, all at the request of SAIT students.

Posted onon May 5, 2022May 31, 2022
  • Community Life
  • Lifestyle

Student talks in the open to remove mental health stigma

A university student has brought her voice to the limelight when addressing suicide and the mental health of students.

Posted onon April 26, 2022May 31, 2022
  • City News
  • News

Calgarians shout for international help at Pro-Palestine protest

Calgarians protested in front of City Hall against the acts of violence the Israeli government committed against Palestinians.

Posted onon April 25, 2022May 31, 2022
  • News
  • SAIT News

Mentorship for students drives Calgary-based app developer

A networking app has received a boost from SAIT student participation, and that app hopes to compete with a networking giant in accessibility.

Posted onon April 20, 2022May 31, 2022
  • Lifestyle
  • SAIT Life

SAIT T-Rex hikes peaks for mental health

A SAIT T-Rex marches up mountains in the Calgary region to encourage people, young and old, to get out for fresh air, and to kick depression to the curb. Richard Pastores is a SAIT student in the school of business, majoring in accounting, and he fundraises as the aforementioned T-Rex, known as “Dino-Guy.”

Posted onon March 30, 2022May 31, 2022
  • City News
  • News

Calgary Beltline peaceful – Memorial Park chaotic

Calgary Freedom Central, the main organization behind the Calgary Freedom Protests, were forced to change course and walk to City Hall, but conflicts arose when they came back to Central Memorial Park, with multiple arrests made.

Posted onon March 21, 2022May 31, 2022

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