By Rob South
According to William Blake, “the road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.” True or not, most of us will take some long trips down that road in our university days. The following is intended to help you out of those situations when you have made the mistake of trying to reach the palace… Continue reading Always be prepared, boys and girls
Generally, I’m not one for routine. I tend to be more of an impulsive type, especially when it comes to drinking and nights out. Which further demonstrates the power of my three-year-old Thursday routine.You see, there are certain combinations that should never be tampered with. Bombay Sapphire, tonic and a slice of lime. Jack Tripper,… Continue reading Step into a world…
By Kyle Young
Entertainment Editor Myke Atkinson has plans for his section, ambitious plans. Yet Atkinson has a problem; he is an addict, an addict of Harlequin Romance."There’s just something about the relationship of a man and a woman in print," confesses Atkinson, "you just can’t find it anywhere else."As yet, Atkinson’s problem hasn’t impacted his editing abilities,… Continue reading Gauntlet editor has dirty little secret
By Kyle Young
Like most of you, the Gauntlet receives large amounts of e-mail, most of which is either irrelevant or useless. However, occasionally we manage to come across some precious jewel that is simply too good to keep to ourselves. With this in mind, the Academic Probation section proudly presents one we like to call The Great… Continue reading Alberta Ferret Society copes as evil volunteers try to wrest control
It hit me one night about a week after the fact. I was sitting in the courtyard of a northwest condo complex, picking the last tasty morsels of lobster out of the delicious creature’s claw with a plastic fork. There were a few dozen other people milling about around me, most dressed in nice collared… Continue reading Shambhala 2002
Students start each semester motivated to exercise and stay healthy. However, as workloads intensify, maintaining this mind set may be difficult. Late nights studying in the library can result in countless trips to the vending machine and less time to keep fit. Common excuses include not having the time or motivation to exercise, but the… Continue reading Healthy students
By Nicole Kobie
Frosh today have it so easy. Back in the day, signing up for an it account meant a two-day process that required using Telnet. Now, Information Technologies has simplified the process.Rather than requiring students to learn how to use Telnet and make them use specified university computers on two separate occasions, students can now sign… Continue reading IT Account registration made easy
By Вen Li
Вen LiNews EditorEdmonton’s Scott Lechky was elected the federal Progressive Conservative Youth Finance Director on Aug. 24, 2002 at their national general meeting. The 24-year-old has a BComm in Financial Management from the U of A where he’s currently working on his cfa Level 3 designation. "Back in university, I did some fund raising," he… Continue reading U of A alumnist Scott Lechky voted PC Youth Finance Director
By Вen Li
While national attention was focused on Joe Clark’s political future at the Progressive Conservative National General Meeting, 20-year-old Keith Marlowe was elected PC Youth President on Aug. 24, 2002.The former University of Calgary management student–who now attends the Public Relations program at Mount Royal College–ran on a platform of increasing youth involvement in politics and… Continue reading Former U of C student elected President of national PC Youth
The Enhancing Undergraduate Learners’ Experience program at the University of Calgary strives to help students receive the most gratifying undergraduate experience. This fall, it will introduce the Michelangelo project to help new students understand inquiry–based learning."The Michelangelo project is a required U of C 101 session which will introduce new students to the skills of… Continue reading Inquiry-based Learning