No, the University of Calgary is not in danger of attack. Instead, in early March, the Students’ Union will host a variety of opportunities for students to learn more about international conflict, genocide, the difficulties of attaining peace and ways you can get involved to create positive change. From March 5-7th we will be holding… Continue reading SU View: Conflict Hits Campus
Month: March 2007
The Couch Potato: Do the C-Train shuffle
By Ryan Pike
There are plenty of things to hate about the C-Train. It’s often late, costs too much and is filled with people you would avoid like the plague if you could afford a car. Alderman Ric McIver has pinpointed another thing he hates about the C-Train: sitting. In an effort to cram even more people into… Continue reading The Couch Potato: Do the C-Train shuffle
Carnal Knowledge: Screaming infidelities
Type “infidelity” into a Google search and you will find countless sites devoted to supporting victims of affairs as well as aiding them in discovering their partner’s betrayals. Interestingly, more and more of these sites are dedicated to understanding why women cheat and how their partners can catch them. Throughout history, men’s infidelity has often… Continue reading Carnal Knowledge: Screaming infidelities
Gosh golly gee, ain’t Gore great?
Al Gore is the man. Vice-president of one of the most celebrated administrations in U.S. presidential history, an Academy Award winner, rumored nominee for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, a successful business man, father of a Futurama staff writer, Albert Arnold Gore, Jr. is even courageous enough to grow a beard. Sure, there have been… Continue reading Gosh golly gee, ain’t Gore great?
Letter: Changing times?
By Gary Zone
Editor, the Gauntlet, Living in Toronto in 1960, I enrolled in chemical engineering in the faculty of applied science, as it was called back then at U of T. I am almost positive my tuition was $550. I am not sure if that included an activity fee or whether that was tacked on. It certainly… Continue reading Letter: Changing times?
Letter: Digital Insanity
By Kevin Wiens
Editor, the Gauntlet, [Re: “Demolition likely for MSC docks,” Andrew Barbero, Feb. 15, 2007.] After reading the latest news on the digital library developments, I am at a complete loss for words. When an estimated $50 million dollars needs to be spent in order to relocate loading docks, things have gone too far. It was… Continue reading Letter: Digital Insanity
Editorial: Man up, Mulroney
By Kyle Francis
Not long after his heavy involvement in the 2006 Liberal Convention, Justin Trudeau announced his intention to seek the nomination of the Papineau, Montreal riding, clearing up much speculation as to his political ambitions. Trudeau has been everything from a Katimavik youth leader to the head of the Canadian Avalanche Foundation, as well as pursuing… Continue reading Editorial: Man up, Mulroney
Editorial: Facebookers unite
By Emily Senger
Facebook is mightier than the Gauntlet, at least according the results of the recent Students’ Union general election. Each year a panel of Gauntlet editors play a part in influencing the outcome of the SU election by conducting a controversial review of the hopefuls. After two solid days of candidate interviews, the Gauntlet publishes a… Continue reading Editorial: Facebookers unite
Naughty nurses ixnayed
Years after the University of Alberta’s Med Show sang its controversial swan song, Calgary’s future doctors have to watch their step as they take the stage. Often associated with its risque reputation, Med Show is an annual three-day variety show which raises funds for medical student initiatives while showcasing their lesser-known talents. However, in March… Continue reading Naughty nurses ixnayed
Grad school admissions test gets twice as long
By Amanda Hu
Getting into grad school is already difficult, but with a recent announcement from the Educational Testing Service, it just got a lot harder. The ETS recently announced that the Graduate Record Examination is undergoing a makeover in content and format for the fall. The exam, originally two and a half hours in length, will be… Continue reading Grad school admissions test gets twice as long