To be quite honest, I’ve never really liked the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover.” I’ve always felt that any truly great work of art is great because of the contributions of all of its parts, including the cover. So, when you receive a disc designed so poorly that it looks like you… Continue reading From Every Sphere
Month: June 2003
Going it alone
By James Keller
It’s a familiar narrative. The social issues, with people around judging and defining. The family issues, with the denial, rejection and disappointment. The intimacy issues, trying to find and maintain a romantic relationship. The personal issues, the inner struggles and conflicts. Solo, the documentary directed by and following the life of Atif Siddiqi, a gay… Continue reading Going it alone
Put your left arm in
By Jeff Kubik
There’s something to be said for romantic comedies–it’s just not meant to be said in civil conversation. However, it is comforting to know that even the Danes make them, and that whether the subjects are gay or straight, the stories are still familiar. Jorgen (Mads Mikkelsen) and Jakob (Troels Lyby) have it all: a collection… Continue reading Put your left arm in
Editor, the Gauntlet,
Editor, the Gauntlet, Re: “Experts decry virus course,” May 29, 2003 It is possible to interpret the University of Calgary’s actions on this matter as a potential security threat to both Canada and the United States. Since many of the recent terrorists gained access to North America through Canada, it is quite reasonable to suppose… Continue reading Editor, the Gauntlet,
Students to unearth history
By Вen Li
Nine University of Calgary students will travel to Nicaragua this week to begin an excavation that will fill some gaps in Nicaragua’s historical fabric. The four undergraduates and five graduate students will be led by U of C archaeologist Dr. Geoff McCafferty in their quest to discover more about human migration patterns near Santa Isabel, located between… Continue reading Students to unearth history
Investing in Calgary’s Pride
Artistic and gay communities in our fair city may have new reason for optimism. According to Richard Florida’s influential book, “The Rise of the Creative Class,” there are legitimate economic arguments for increased investment in the arts and gay communities of major centres. Florida, the Heinz professor of economic development at Carnegie Mellon University, describes… Continue reading Investing in Calgary’s Pride
C-TEP winners
By GNS
The Centre of Transportation Engineering and Planning announced the winners of the 2003 Undergraduate Student Paper Competition last week, with U of C students taking first and second place. Chris Blaschuk placed first with his paper “Impacts on Passenger Wait Times from Transit Operations at Brentwood LRT Station” while Cory Wilson won second place with… Continue reading C-TEP winners
Editor, the Gauntlet,
Editor, the Gauntlet, Re: “Experts decry virus course,” May 29, 2003 I am deeply concerned about the position that the University of Calgary has taken in its academic curriculum by offering courses in “How to write computer viruses.” Having spent the past 30 years of my career dealing with fraud related issues–including computer viruses–it is… Continue reading Editor, the Gauntlet,
More research money
By GNS
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada announced on Mon., June 2 that 108 Calgary researchers will be among 290 recipients of new grants worth $34.4 million to conduct advanced research and train students in natural sciences and engineering. “NSERC discovery grants are awarded to both new and established researchers,” said federal Minister… Continue reading More research money
Scholarships
By GNS
Students have only a few days to try for several new scholarships expected to be approved by the University of Calgary General Faculties Council on Thu., June 5. The new undergraduate awards include: the Calgary Stampeder Alumni First Year Award worth tuition and fees, offered to a first year student in the inter-university football program;… Continue reading Scholarships