Every month the Gauntlet holds a photo contest, where photographers are able to submit photos for a chance to be featured in the paper. This month, our winner is Bonnie Chuong, for her photo “Teotihuacan.” We chose this photo because of how it superbly captures the immense grandure of the Teotihucan archaeological site. You can… Continue reading Photo Contest: Teotihuacan
Month: March 2013
The death of the press conference
By Sean Willett
On Feb. 20, Sony held a press conference. In it, they finally revealed their new game console, the Playstation 4, after months of speculation, rumors and reported leaks. Dozens of developers and producers were trotted on stage to expound upon the virtues of the new system, making grand, fantastical promises without really showing anything concrete.… Continue reading The death of the press conference
Game review: Bit.Trip Runner 2
By Sean Willett
With the title Bit.Trip Presents Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, this rhythm-platformer by Gaijin Games is thankfully not as complicated as its name makes it out to be. Rather, it is very simple, requiring only a handful of commands to navigate the game’s levels. This simplicity can be deceiving, however, for under it… Continue reading Game review: Bit.Trip Runner 2
Spun: Atoms for Peace
Maybe it’s just me, but anything Radiohead-related is pure gold. AMOK, the debut album by super-group Atoms for Peace, is a collection of songs by eccentric musicians that does not disappoint. Featuring Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich, The Red Hot Chili Pepper’s bassist Flea and Joey Waronker, who has drummed for Elliott Smith… Continue reading Spun: Atoms for Peace
Exploring the range of new Canadian theatre
The four plays presented by Alberta Theatre Projects at the 27th Annual Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays demonstrate the ways playwrights are examining contemporary society. “One of the things that I think Canadian playwrights are wonderful at is asking questions,” says Vicki Stroich, interim artistic director for Alberta Theatre Projects. “Not necessarily providing… Continue reading Exploring the range of new Canadian theatre
2013 SU Election results
By Riley Hill
After two weeks of campaigning, the 2013–14 University of Calgary Students’ Union election results have been announced. Raphael Jacob has been elected as the 71st SU president, taking 51 per cent of the votes. Candidate Stefana Pancic received 19 per cent and current president Hardave Birk received 31 per cent. “I’m very happy and very… Continue reading 2013 SU Election results