By Brian Low
It was Tuesday of last week that soldiers surrounded the residence of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and seized control of power in Islamabad, the capital. Pakistan’s army chief, General Pervez Musharraf, was responsible for this latest coup d’état. It is Pakistan’s fourth since its inception in 1947. And the people of Pakistan are loving… Continue reading Pakistan: better coup next time
By Еvan Osentоn
Who is Mumia Abu Jamal?Is he the infamous and outspoken African American dissident and writer, currently on death row, innocent of the crime for which he is accused? Was he sentenced to death based on his political views and history — a man whose death could be mere weeks away?Or is he the man who… Continue reading A refresher course in justice–American style
By Dave McLean
Dear Mr. South,Students’ Union President:It’s been a while since we’ve spoken so I thought I’d take a minute to jot a few words down to touch base. Hopefully you had a good summer getting ready for the 1999-2000 school year, prepping your esteemed staff of all your plans for the coming months. In fact, it’s… Continue reading Expansion: the final countdown
By Alana Brooks
Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: “Christ makes sense from a marketing standpoint” Oct. 14, 1999Tyler Shandro makes several assertions that relate to Christians rather than to Christ. These may be true. I will be the first to admit that people can use the Bible and Christianity to suit their own agendas. However, these are the faults of… Continue reading Shandro is a heretic and should be burned
Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: “Treaties promote inequality” Oct. 14, 1999Brian Low’s column has several serious flaws and I don’t think that they can be overlooked. Let’s start with the first sentence: “Do natives deserve special rights?”The word “special” offers an insight into how Low regards Natives and the insight is much more general for Canadian society… Continue reading Law is flawed, treaties make sense
Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: “Washed-up Rock stars: Pack it in” Oct. 14, 1999The recent resurfacing of live performances by successful ’80s bands in Calgary is hardly an “infection.” The real “sickness” is in people who deny that music is subjective and has a history beyond the late ’90s.Groups such as Platinum Blonde and Honeymoon Suite are… Continue reading ’80s bands are not a scourge on our times
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: “Christ makes sense from a marketing standpoint” Oct. 14, 1999Regarding Mr. Shandro’s column, a rebuttal from the pr team seems in order. The notion that Christianity is popular is an inaccurate statement. The basic premise of Christianity is: first and foremost, we are all sinners doomed by our failure to follow… Continue reading Shandro is possessed by the devil
Jesus Christ is someone I want to know. He was a man who shook things up. In his day, his radical ideas caused chaos and outrage. He rocked the establishment. In a deeply patriarchal society, he treated women as individuals with minds and hearts, not as pieces of property. He dared to touch the untouchables;… Continue reading Don’t count Jesus out yet
By SLC News
Calgary– Recent activities at the University of Calgary have prompted Students’ Union President Rob South to deny allegations that point towards his involvement with academic affairs on campus. "It’s a lie, whatever it is," South claimed. " I have nothing to do with anything academic whatsoever. I did not have relations with the master timetable."… Continue reading SU President admits to alien implant
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Go back to Atlanta, Stop embarrassing our crappy town," Oct. 14, 1999 I can’t believe the way you’ve slagged our beloved hometown heroes, the Flames. Maybe Mr. Osentоn doesn’t realize that a team worthy of greatness can’t be built over night. It takes time and vigilance, not to mention some shrewd… Continue reading Flames don’t suck, YOU (the Gauntlet) suck