If the 25 minute intermissions and snail speed zamboni were any indication of the excitement of the Dinos men’s hockey team’s matchup with the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds Feb. 20-21, what few fans were at the games would have surely stayed home. Fortunately for the die-hards in attendance, the slow start to the weekend… Continue reading T-Birds walk home with broken wings
Month: February 2004
Track time
By Russ Dyck
The University of Calgary track and field team competed at the Alberta High Performance meet Feb. 21-22 and arrived back in Calgary with some impressive bling. Jessica Zelinka was exceptional, winning the 60m with the fastest time in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport rankings, while Shannon Slater and Samantha Anderson won the 1500m and pentathlon, respectively,… Continue reading Track time
Going out in style
With the crowd on its feet and applause ringing in their ears, Amanda Moppett and Jill Friend played their last home matches in style, closing out a weekend sweep over the University of Winnipeg Wesmen Feb. 20-21. “It was perfect, I couldn’t have asked for anything better,” said Moppett, who has started all 127 matches… Continue reading Going out in style
Writing like a smart caveman
Editor, the Gauntlet, Re: “Making an example of the Gauntlet,” Feb. 12, 2004, I would like to thank Dr. Osborn for giving me a good laugh in his letter in your Feb. 12 issue. Prior to reading the letter, my son complained to me that he didn’t understand some composition he was supposed to study… Continue reading Writing like a smart caveman
Gauntlet editorial provides foresight
Editor, the Gauntlet, Re: “Making an example of the Gauntlet,” Feb. 12 , 2004, Dr. Osborn’s critique of the form, rather than the substance, of the article in question is disappointingly narrow-minded. It is the latter which provides insight and engages the intellect. Yes, the editorial in question was more difficult to read than standard… Continue reading Gauntlet editorial provides foresight
Not representing the student body
By Lonny Tetley
Editor, the Gauntlet, In the past few weeks, I have witnessed some of the most appalling and distasteful acts of my university experience. I have observed, first-hand, a lynch mob of shameful people who claim to represent the students, slinging mud and telling out-and-out lies about my campaign leader, my teammate and, most importantly, my… Continue reading Not representing the student body
Democracy’s truest test
Well folks, it’s all over but the appeals. In what was the most hotly contested and wide-reaching Students’ Union General Election in my six years at the University of Calgary, the anti-party vote seems to have made the difference. As the vote followed on the heels of my prediction this would not be the case,… Continue reading Democracy’s truest test
Students tackle cancer
By Вen Li
"We know what adults go through when they get cancer, but to kids who have spent their entire lives in hospital, staying sick with cancer means a lot more. They don’t really know what life is."Helping those kids through their illness is Irfaan Sorathia’s goal. Along with fellow Providing A Voice Directors Alyssa Dietrich and… Continue reading Students tackle cancer
Cont. Ed. restructured
By Peter Stein
The General Faculties Council unanimously approved changing the Faculty of Continuing Education from a faculty to a department Thu., Jan, 29. The GFC decision brings the faculty one step toward realizing its long- time goal. The last hurdle is approval by the University of Calgary Board of Governors before Continuing Education can officially become U… Continue reading Cont. Ed. restructured
Library to survey users
Students may get an interesting e-mail next week. The MacKimmie Library will e-mail faculty, 800 graduate students and 1,200 undergraduates, linking them to a library service quality questionnaire. The LibQUAL survey will let the library personnel know what library user expectations are, what they accept as their minimum level of service and what their perceptions… Continue reading Library to survey users