Born and raised Calgarian Deborah Willis was recently named the University of Calgary’s writer-in-residence. At only 30 years old, Willis is one of the younger writers to be selected. While only having one published book, a collection of short stories titled Vanishing and Other Stories, she has written for The Walrus, Grain, Prism International and… Continue reading Book review: Vanishing and Other Stories
Month: September 2012
A taste of Bitter Medicine
Bitter Medicine: A Graphic Memoir of Mental Illness is essentially what its title suggests — the impact it has on those who read it, however, expands far beyond the book’s pages. The deeply personal graphic novel tells the true story of a family struggling with the harsh realities of schizophrenia. By chronicling the family’s 30-year… Continue reading A taste of Bitter Medicine
Photo Contest: Globalfest fireworks
Every month the Gauntlet hosts a photo contest. Last month’s winner was Michael Issakidis with his photograph of fireworks from this year’s Globalfest: “This was from the finale of Globalfest, which was designed by Patrick Brault of Sirius Pyrotechnics. The fireworks were absolutely smashing, and the use of ‘Sail’ by Awolnation and ‘Midnight City’ by… Continue reading Photo Contest: Globalfest fireworks
Girl dumps boyfriend because of Taylor Swift song
A student at the University of Calgary has dumped her “perfectly good and gentlemanly” boyfriend after listening to Taylor Swift’s new pop song, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” History major Sophie Collins, who is going into her third year this fall, told the Gauntlet, “He was like, a really good guy, but, like,… Continue reading Girl dumps boyfriend because of Taylor Swift song
The power of a social network
By Brian Mark
We’ve all left behind places we’ve loved for greater opportunities. We all have a personal journey to take. Our journey is not bound by country, province, area code or city. It is in our hearts and our minds, and we will go to any measure to chase it until it is realized. Our journey often… Continue reading The power of a social network
Katimavik left out in the cold
In 1977, an organization was founded to provide volunteer service opportunities for Canada’s youth. In its 35 years, Katimavik, which in Inuktitut means ‘meeting place,’ has since had tens of thousands of volunteers and participants that have contributed to many services and initiatives across the country. Katimavik has brought students together, working to positively impact… Continue reading Katimavik left out in the cold
Lavish living scrutinized
A mass audit was conducted at the University of Calgary between January 1 to March 31, 2012 of all expenses made by executives and chairs, in which some discrepancies were discovered. The tax group Internal Audit found the irregularities. Thousands of dollars of U of C funds were put into first-class business flights and five-star… Continue reading Lavish living scrutinized
Friendly faces welcome students to the U of C
Faces have been plastered all over the Taylor Family Digital Library to welcome students, new and returning, to the University of Calgary. This unique art initiative is part of the Inside Out project, part of the drama department’s Happiness project, and the faces belong to students who were in two of drama professor Patrick Finn’s… Continue reading Friendly faces welcome students to the U of C
Breaking down barriers
By Erick Maleko
Over the past two decades, the numbers of international students in Canada has jumped from 37,000 to 90,000 — the world total is 3.7 million, according to the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. As the population of international students and their economic impact continue to expand, federal immigration laws have become a major… Continue reading Breaking down barriers
U of C looks to improve transportation
For students, getting to school is very important, and the ways to get to school need to be effective, affordable, safe and sustainable. The University of Calgary has established a new committee that will assess the many different ways students, faculty and staff get to the U of C campus and work to improve these… Continue reading U of C looks to improve transportation