By Roman Auriti
In today’s age, when society’s perception of what is right or wrong is constantly in question, we are bombarded with the notion that our reality could, ironically, very well not be real. This is of utmost importance to us because if we don’t keep up with the advancements that our society is making, technologically or… Continue reading Reflections on a titillating cafe
Omg, wut r u doing 2nite?” is a common sight in both text and instant messages. To older generations this looks strange, even foreign, but to most students, this is now the English language. Long gone are the days of proper grammar, full sentences and punctuation, replaced in the modern age of speed and technology… Continue reading Mind Fight: Considering the English language s evolution
The Alberta Advantage, a slogan that once cast Alberta as an attractive province to live, accentuating its “low taxes, no debt and other fiscal milestones,” is apparently due for a makeover. The slogan defined Alberta for 15 years, but Roxanna Benoit, executive director of Alberta’s public affairs bureau, believes that a new slogan portraying an… Continue reading Alberta: name that slogan!
Six days from when this article is published I will pie the Gauntlet staff. I’ve been threatening this for weeks, but I am still unsure whether people around the office believe me or not. Anyway, the matter will be cleared up in a few short days. It is ridiculously easy to pie people next week.… Continue reading How the Gauntlet got pied
By Kathryn Aedy
One hanged mountain goat, 41 stingrays, four gorillas, a baby hippo and a baby elephant dead at the Calgary Zoo in the past four years. Calgary Zoo president Clement Lanthier cleared up the stingray controversy by stating, “I think we need to be very frank here. Our main expertise is not in fish here at… Continue reading The cruelty of zoos
Editor, the Gauntlet, In a recent article to the Gauntlet regarding the de-sanctioning of the club Campus Pro-Life [“Letter from the SU prez: Why Campus Pro-Life was de-sanctioned,” Feb. 26], SU president Dalmy Baez attempted to exculpate her organization for its actions. As this article gave false impressions which may mislead the student body, it… Continue reading Letter: Response to the prez
By Julie Bogle
Editor, the Gauntlet, The board of governors met last Thursday to discuss major university issues including West Campus, the creation of a very influential HR/Governance Committee and research at the U of C . . . juicy news all discussed in the open session! As I looked at the gallery, I saw a reporter from… Continue reading Letter: Editor, the Gauntlet: quit sleeping
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police always get their person, but only when they go for them. On Feb. 15, at Kicking Horse Ski Resort in Golden, British Columbia two skiers from Montreal went out of bounds and got lost, becoming trapped in the backcountry. Giles Blackburn spent nine days trapped in the wilderness before he… Continue reading Death by incompetence: a woeful tale of ineptitude
President Barack Obama has brought new plans, some praised and others not so much. One of his most anticipated plans is the shutting down of Guantanamo Bay, which raises the question of how and where will the detainees be kept. A solution gaining popularity with speed in the Middle East is rehab centres to de-radicalize… Continue reading Treating violence
By Tyler Wolfe
It is not uncommon to hear accusations of bias directed towards news media organizations in North America. From the CBC as a socialist mouthpiece to Fox News’ right-wing corporate agenda, it seems no media outlet is able to escape at least some finger pointing. Although there are exceptions, these types of accusations are frequently based… Continue reading Fighting for a free and open media