Cameras abound, stage techies scurry about, and Denise Clarke appears and disappears in directorial fury. One Yellow Rabbit artistic director and Letters from Wendy’s co-star Blake Brooker paces about with restless mischievousness, his shirt untucked, his hair ruffled and quirky smile on his face. Bruce McCulloch saunters onstage, pans the scene and the essence of… Continue reading Frosties, fries and live theatre
Month: November 2003
Why not a women’s centre?
By Desiree Kopp
Editor, the Gauntlet, The group of women and men on campus working to re-establish the women’s centre have recently become aware of some issues that have arisen with regard to the re-establishment of a women’s centre at the University of Calgary. Many students are asking why a women’s centre is necessary on our campus. We… Continue reading Why not a women’s centre?
Bunch of lazy bastards!
By Liz Wong
Editor, the Gauntlet,As I got off the bus today and went to enter the BioSci building, the guy in front of me kicked the button reserved for the handicapped to open the door. What a jerk! Is he too damn lazy to open a door? Now, the next poor person who actually is handicapped will… Continue reading Bunch of lazy bastards!
Nothing to show for it
Generation upon generation of University of Calgary graduates have lamented apathy at our fair institution. They have offered a myriad of reasons, from ours being a commuter campus to affluence among students. Personally, I’m beginning to think it has a lot more to do with a lack of communication, organization and direction amongst our student… Continue reading Nothing to show for it
Student Ghana chief
By Thomas Palak
This summer, on a family visit to Ghana, University of Calgary student Kim Schoon became an honorary chief of the country’s Manya Krobo Queen Mothers Association. "It was one of the biggest honours of my life," recalled Schoon. This privilege, reserved for only the most respected and trusted within the community, came as a result… Continue reading Student Ghana chief
U of C #1 in Shania fans
U of C students Mike Tobin and Nick Roper are Canada’s “Ultimate Shania Fans” after winning a nation-wide contest put on by CMT. After submitting a comedic video to CMT explaining the five reasons why the 22-year-old Shania aficionados should take the title, the boys were chosen as Calgary winners and went on to claim… Continue reading U of C #1 in Shania fans
Playwright honoured
By James Keller
Calgary playwright Sharon Pollock will receive an honourary degree at the University of Calgary’s November convo- cation. Pollock, who boasts more than 20 years playriting experience, will receive the degree during convocation ceremonies in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium Mon., Nov. 10. She will then present the convocation address to graduates in the faculties of Education,… Continue reading Playwright honoured
John Ralston Saul’s coming to town
His Excellency John Ralston Saul will be awarded an honourary degree in what he considers his fourth hometown. He will receive his degree from the University of Calgary Mon., Nov. 10 at the fall convocation ceremony. As part of this honour, Saul will address 768 graduating students. Born in Ottawa in 1947, novelist and husband… Continue reading John Ralston Saul’s coming to town
Tuition up 4.8 per cent
By Natalie Sit
The University of Calgary has recommended a near-maximum increase for tuition, however some money will be used for student-directed quality initiatives.If approved at the Fri., Dec. 5 Board of Governors meeting, tuition will rise 4.8 per cent for both graduate and undergraduate students. For undergrads, this means an increase of $21 per half-course.Students’ Union President… Continue reading Tuition up 4.8 per cent
Where are the dumbbells?
By Ben Hoffman
Users of the U of C’s workout facilities might notice dumbbells are no longer available. "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the hand held free weights [dumbbells] have been removed from the Fitness and Lifestyle Centre," reads the letter posted on the door of the KNES building’s public-access gym. "The main reason they were removed is that… Continue reading Where are the dumbbells?