Month: February 2013

The many faces of Feminism

By compiled by Susan Anderson

Welcome to the Gauntlet’s two-part feature on gender issues. Below are articles written by a variety of people responding to the question, “What are your views on feminism?” 
 Elizabeth Scott, first-year English: Feminist thinking and behaviour has become so prevalent in the past few decades that it is impossible to ignore. There are increasingly… Continue reading The many faces of Feminism

Aggressive rabbits terrorize squirrels, students

By Sarah Dorchak

A new strain of rabies has infected the majority of University of Calgary rabbits, igniting fears that students may be in danger. Campus Security and university administration first learned of the rabbits’ disease after finding several squirrels and magpies “torn to shreds,” said university contact Angela Koening.
 “We thought it was the work of a… Continue reading Aggressive rabbits terrorize squirrels, students

Makeup and masculinity

By Erin Shumlich

Women always have the option of accentuating their features with makeup. Before a night out at the bar, I make my eyes pop with a little eyeliner and tint my lips for fullness. Although I’m confident with my body and how I look, I always feel better — even though I might not necessarily look… Continue reading Makeup and masculinity

Voting with dollars

By Sarah Dorchak

The origins of the phrase “no shirt, no shoes, no service” actually derives from beachfront businesses that wished to keep sand out of their store and paying customers in. Instituting a dress code, albeit a very casual one, was a sure way to keep customers comfortable without any degenerates roaming through the doors.
 I’d like… Continue reading Voting with dollars

Black History Month is for everyone

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, an African America historian, initiated “Negro History Week” to recognize the contributions of black people that were all too often overlooked in historical texts. Today, we celebrate Black History Month in February to acknowledge the accomplishments of black people. Although the achievements of black people are many, they are… Continue reading Black History Month is for everyone

Ra Ra Riot

By Taylor McKee

The product of Syracuse University returns for its third full-length album, Beta Love, a decidedly more upbeat release than 2010’s The Orchard.
 Constantly being accused of being a Vampire Weekend cover band, Ra Ra Riot certainly step outside their comfort zone on this album — with mixed results. The album is remarkably fast-paced and rarely… Continue reading Ra Ra Riot

Tegan and Sara

By Jaime Burnet

Calgarian indie-rock giants Tegan and Sara’s seventh studio album Heartthrob is destined to be met with cries of ‘sell outs’ by self-proclaimed ‘true fans.’ On the surface, it’s easy to see where these jaded fans are coming from. Heartthrob trades in the acoustic-rock soundscapes that defined The Con and So Jealous for a wall of… Continue reading Tegan and Sara

The Vagina Monologues

By Sean Willett

Society has a problem with vaginas. People seem to have no difficulties discussing the intricacies of male genitalia, yet there are still many who see the vagina as a taboo topic — mostly because women have been conditioned by society to be ashamed of their sexual organs. Thankfully, there is a play that has been… Continue reading The Vagina Monologues

5,000 students consulted on MacHall Master Plan

By Michael Grondin

“It does seem pricey, but it depends on what we get out of it,” said Nolan Trach, a third-year business student at the University of Calgary, about the MacHall Master Plan.
 The proposed MacHall Master Plan, which was unveiled in October 2012, will overhaul MacEwan Student Centre at an estimated cost of $150 million. Over… Continue reading 5,000 students consulted on MacHall Master Plan