Month: March 2009

Others think it was true to the comic book.

By Laura Bardsley

Although originally published from 1986-87, the 12-volume comic Watchmen is still a jaw-dropping read in 2009. Set in an alternate history of the United States, its plot focuses on the impending nuclear war between the U.S.S.R. and the U.S. The comic, as well as the film, provides a back story for a group of costumed… Continue reading Others think it was true to the comic book.

Some say WATCHMEN is a poor adaptation.

By Jordyn Marcellus

While seemingly a fairly faithful adaptation to Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ influential graphic novel, Watchmen is a very troubled film, both aesthetically and thematically. Watchmen’s major problems lie in Zack Snyder’s direction. While the visuals are absolutely stunning, Snyder’s inability to get his actors to do more than basic emoting and rudderless direction that… Continue reading Some say WATCHMEN is a poor adaptation.

Introducing the Leaders

By Daniel Pagan

Hooliganism is an ugly word, associated with crowd violence in British and South American football. It’s associated with fans’ passion for a team getting out of hand. Now the University of Calgary Dinos have their own hooligan, the Leaders. Loved by the Dinos men’s basketball team and other Calgary fans, but hated by opposing teams,… Continue reading Introducing the Leaders

U of C allows alumni to keep student e-mail account

By Joanna Miller

Starting later this year, the University of Calgary will offer future alumni the option to retain their ucalgary.ca e-mails after graduation. “This is a way that the university can help alumni stay connected to the school and to each other,” said Alumni Relations senior communications manager Matthew Fox. Future alumni will have the option to… Continue reading U of C allows alumni to keep student e-mail account

News for the unnewsed

By Morgan Haigler

Congratz ur in 2 skool Canadian universities are contemplating whether they should replace acceptance and rejection letters for applicants with congratulatory text messages. To date, no Canadian university has notified students about their application status this way. Students are still informed about their status through e-mail or websites that allow them to log into a… Continue reading News for the unnewsed

BSD, CJSW, acronyms get Quality Money

By Morgan Haigler

Students won’t have to rush for seats in MacEwan Student Centre or pay for BSD wristbands next year, now that the Students’ Union allocated over $1.6 million of Quality Money for 16 new projects. The Quality Money proposals were approved by the Students’ Legislative Council on March 3 and the funds will be divided by… Continue reading BSD, CJSW, acronyms get Quality Money

City one step closer to living wage

By Daniel Pagan

Vibrant Communities Calgary presented its case for a living wage at the Finance and Corporate Services standing policy committee Wednesday. The committee passed the report, which gave the city three options for how to proceed on the issue. However, critics like the Winnipeg-based Frontier Centre for Public Policy are calling it a symbolic idea that… Continue reading City one step closer to living wage

Doom! DOOOOOM! New Gauntlet editors elected

By Jon Roe

Well, we’re fucked. The Gauntlet elections took place Wednesday and, as most people expected, the results were disastrous. “I’m happy to be accepting this position,” said newly elected Editor-in-Chief Cam Cotton-O’Brien, sounds of horse hooves and “Flight of the Valkyries” echoing outside. “I think I can probably do a good job.” Lighting crashed and the… Continue reading Doom! DOOOOOM! New Gauntlet editors elected