Month: November 2007

Little revolutions go a long way

By Kenan Handzic

From Ukraine’s Orange Revolution and Georgia’s Rose Revolution to Burma’s Saffron Revolution, grassroots mass uprisings have given new hope to people all around the world against corrupt and often brutal dictatorial regimes. Today’s Burma is no exception. “Myanmar” is one of these truly horrific military-instituted junta regimes which has employed severe suppression of any form… Continue reading Little revolutions go a long way

Men’s hockeysaurs take a beating at home

By Alyzee Sibtain

Home ice proved not to be an advantage during the University of Calgary men’s hockeysaurs two-game homestand Oct. 26 and 27. The Dinos wrapped up their last series before taking to the road for the next five games with two losses to the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. The series opener saw the Dinos lose… Continue reading Men’s hockeysaurs take a beating at home

Potential changes to Alberta Mental Health Act cause concern

By Cam Cotton-O’Brien

The recently proposed changes to Alberta’s Mental Health Act are causing controversy in the province–well, as much as anything without the words “royalty” and “oil” can these days. In Nov., the Provincial Legislature will vote on whether or not to adopt Bill 31. The bill proposes changes to the Mental Health Act that would increase… Continue reading Potential changes to Alberta Mental Health Act cause concern

Dumbledore’s gay and that’s okay!

By Daniel Pagan

On Oct. 19, J.K. Rowling shocked, amazed, and reviled many Harry Potter fans with a simple but earth-shaking revelation: professor Albus Dumbledore is gay. Let’s forget about the NSA tapping phone lines in America even before 9/11, let’s forget about the crisis of Iran’s attempts to acquire nuclear weapons, and let’s especially forget about global… Continue reading Dumbledore’s gay and that’s okay!

Letter: Tuition response defended

By Julie Bogle

Editor, the Gauntlet: [re: “SU should have stood firm,” editorial and “SU prepares for tuition consultation,” Katy Anderson, Oct. 18 Gauntlet] In the October 18th edition of the Gauntlet, the issue of tuition consultations and the Students’ Union’s involvement was brought to the forefront with the editorial and a news article. I would like to… Continue reading Letter: Tuition response defended

Royalty review rancour!

By Ryan Pike

Oil has been a pivotal part of the North American economy for a while now. By the time the Beverly Hillbillies struck black gold, the province of Alberta had been enjoying the benefits of the energy sector for close to two decades. Despite some hiccups in the sector in the 1970s and ’80s, the Alberta… Continue reading Royalty review rancour!

Hurry hurry haaaaarrrrrrddddddddd!

By Derek Neumeier

It was far too close for comfort, but in the end the taste of victory couldn’t have been sweeter. The University of Calgary Dinos women’s hockey team participated in an epic encounter for the ages at the Olympic Oval, upsetting the two-time defending Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference champions, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Trojans,… Continue reading Hurry hurry haaaaarrrrrrddddddddd!

Soccer Shorts: soccersaurs finish season on high note

With two games remaining, the University of Calgary Dinos entered play knowing they needing to grab six points from their opponents if they wished to play in the post-season. The Dinos were, however, in tough against the nationally ranked Trinity Western Spartans and the Fraser Valley Cascades Oct. 26 and 27. Play began on Fri.… Continue reading Soccer Shorts: soccersaurs finish season on high note