A triumphant trio were inducted into the University of Calgary Athletic Hall of Fame Tue., Mar. 23 in recognition of their achievements and contributions to the school and the sports community as a whole. Deryk Snelling, Norm Minor and Gaylene Barry bring the tally of U of C Hall of Famers to 12. Snelling obtained… Continue reading A hall of fame worthy threesome
Month: March 2004
Dino wrestlers win junior gold
The University of Calgary hosted the 2004 Canadian Junior National Wrestling Championships Mar. 19-21 and the home mat definitely proved to be an advantage as two Dinos wrestlers excelled in their specific weight classes. Huy Nguyen was crowned champion in the 55 kg division. After settling for bronze in each of the past two years… Continue reading Dino wrestlers win junior gold
The value of happiness
I used to be in love with a man–a boy, really. I loved him for all three years of high school and all the summers in between. I was dramatically, faithfully, if-I-can’t-date-him-I’ll-die in love. But I never did date him, funnily enough. Never got a chance to kiss him or even hold his hand. We… Continue reading The value of happiness
The crime of the masses
It would be hard to find anyone who says they aren’t affected by the music they listen to. Everyone can remember the first album they ever bought, or the time their friend played them what was to become their new favourite band. Just look at the unceasing changes in people’s musical tastes from junior high… Continue reading The crime of the masses
Understanding over ignorance
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. To most of us, it is simply a stellar Van Halen album from the post-Diamond Dave era. However, it has been brought to my attention that some unsavoury characters have taken to using this acronym in a less than Christian context. These monsters of dialect distortion have been using the word… Continue reading Understanding over ignorance
BSD: The fifth horse of the Apocalypse
It’s coming… You’ve waited all year long for this day–bermuda shorts in one hand, funnel in the other and that big shit-eating grin on your face that says "BSD, here I come!" And when Apr. 16 rolls around, you and thousands of other students will be ready to cut loose and party hard as we… Continue reading BSD: The fifth horse of the Apocalypse
Unchallenged dominance
By James Keller
Am I the only one who doesn’t care about the federal sponsorship scandal? Don’t get me wrong, the story only underlines the culture of corruption in the federal Liberal government. Despite the fact that $100 million is a relatively small amount in the realm of federal budgeting the whole affair is inexcusable. But what are… Continue reading Unchallenged dominance
SU Election overturned
In light of potential flaws in the online voting system, the Students’ Union Review Board has declared the 2004 SU General Election invalid. The Review Board’s decision calls for a new election to be held, including referendum questions and constitutional ammendments. SU President Jayna Gilchrist said the SU would be appealing the case to the… Continue reading SU Election overturned
More “Life in Hell”!
Editor, the Gauntlet,Re: "Mistakes were made," July 9, 1987,I have a bone to pick with the "enlightened" decision-makers who purport to run your "newspaper." It has everything to do with things not being what they once were.You see, in my day, the Gauntlet not only had balls and teeth but humour. Legitimate, side-splitting, knock-you-off-your-Mac-Hall-seat-spilling-coffee-all-over-the-awkward-kid-sitting-next-to-you humour.I… Continue reading More “Life in Hell”!
Blood begets blood
Sheik Ahmed Yassin, the spiritual leader of militant Palestinian group Hamas, is dead and many innocent Israelis will soon join him. Those who will inevitably be grief-stricken need to look no further than Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon when laying their blame–he has brought the impending retaliation upon his country. In response to numerous attacks… Continue reading Blood begets blood