By Mandy Foley
I hate the word “mature.”Just because I took 30 years between high school and university instead of one I am suddenly identified by a word that implies age, knowledge and confidence. Did I mention age? Okay, I have grey hair, but maturity? I don’t even know what faculty I should apply to. Or how, for… Continue reading First day jitters know no age
Expansion. Just say it–"Why is it taking so bloody long to finish this building? Wasn’t it suppose to be finished by September?" Believe it or not, there is a reason that over the past six months expansion has seemed to come to almost a complete standstill.Campus Security was informed in November 2000 that they had… Continue reading Campus Security delays expansion
Editor, the Gauntlet,I am sick of how the Muslim and East Indian communities are being treated. People are letting their fears of the unknown get the best of them. Everyone who wears a turban is not a terrorist. Terrorism has many faces, colours and religions.What if the attacks were carried out by Irish terrorists? Would… Continue reading Letter: Unjust discrimination
We never quite figured Americans would grow to become more like Canadians, but here it is.As the United States teeters on the brink of the Grey War against ghostly enemies the globe over, it is rethinking its long held concept of unlimited freedom.Our southern neighbours are quickly reworking this characteristic that defines the American Way.… Continue reading Terrorism forces America to adopt Canadian values
Editor, the Gauntlet I am sickened and disgusted that Americans are being blamed for the horrific attacks–indeed acts of war–against Washington and New York City. Blaming the mass murders on the "American Dream" is ridiculous. Frequent references to consumerism are pointless. Furthermore, no policy or lack thereof could have prevented this tragedy. The United States… Continue reading Re: " America’s Tragedy: A student perspective on September 11 ," Sept. 13, 2001
In the coming days, the history and future of the world will be painstakingly written, page by page, by those studious enough to hold their cameras up as the world collapsed upon them. Thus, it is with a certain sadness and resolve that America’s war against terrorism proceeds with little abatement. In reaction, people have… Continue reading At the crossroads
By Allie Smyth
In an incident that occurred in broad daylight, a visiting student was abducted from the University of Calgary campus and sexually assaulted. While walking by the ICT building, the victim was approached by a lone male driver at 2:35 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 9. The driver engaged her in conversation by asking for directions. He… Continue reading Campus on alert
By Вen Li
Faster than a speeding bullet, a new computer worm wreaked havoc on the Internet on Tues., Sept.18. "Nimda," the latest development in cybermischief, slowed network access to a crawl across campus and left frustrated students behind. "The worm was released at about 7 a.m. and we got infected at about 7:15 a.m. Tuesday morning," said… Continue reading Cyberworm freezes campus
Once students leave home for university, many things change. Not the least of these are sleep patterns, diets, and general lifestyle habits. Binge drinking, drugs, stress and sex quickly become common words in a university student’s vocabulary. Not all students are unhealthy, but during a typical university career most students suffer health issues ranging from… Continue reading Hidden health hazards
Calgary’s housing situation clearly indicates a seller’s market–especially for students. However, landlords don’t always do what is legal, as one Calgary area student found out when he was looking for an apartment last month. "Some places asked for three to six months of rent up front in addition to the damage deposit," said the student… Continue reading Landlords and rent wars