RIPPLE

**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to Calgary Herald (recognized source, score: 80/100), a recent hockey game between the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University set an attendance record at the Saddledome with a total of 13,324 fans in attendance. The causal chain begins with this event influencing student engagement. If students are motivated by events like the Crowchild Classic to attend university games, they may be more likely to engage with their academic programs in other ways, such as participating in extracurricular activities or seeking help from professors and peers when needed (short-term effect). This increased engagement can lead to improved attendance and reduced dropout rates over time. The domains affected by this news include Education > Student Success and Wellbeing > Attendance vs. Engagement, as well as broader civic areas like Community Development and Event Management. This evidence type is an event report, which provides a snapshot of student enthusiasm but may not capture the full scope of engagement or its long-term implications for academic success. There are uncertainties surrounding how this attendance record will translate to other aspects of student life. For instance, if students become more engaged due to events like the Crowchild Classic, what specific factors contribute to this increased engagement? Is it the excitement of sports events, the sense of community among university students, or something else entirely?