By Chris Adams
The University of Calgary Students’ Union recently sanctioned a new right-wing advocacy club called the Canadian Advocates for Freedom and Liberty. “We are a right-wing, non-partisan club,” said CAFL president and fourth-year political science student Caitlyn Madlener. “We are activists and we advocate for the principles of freedom and liberty across campus and across Canada.”… Continue reading Campus club focuses on freedom
By Ashton Chugh
Moby’s new album Innocents, a collaboration with several different artists, is not anything radically different from his previous work that audiences have come to know. There are a lot of slow, random electronic instruments that give “Everything That Rises,” “A Case For Shame,” “Almost Home” and “Going Wrong” a mystical feel, which is all very… Continue reading Spun: Moby
Different moods call for different types of music, but I believe there’s nothing as consistently enjoyable as a powerful mix of guitar, vocals and rhythm. The LP titled Gala, by Joel R.L. Phelps & The Downer Trio — which consists of Phelps, William Herzog and Robert J. Mercer — delivers this blend throughout its 11… Continue reading Spun: Joel R.L. Phelps & The Downer Trio
Written by Amanda Lindhout and contributing New York Times magazine writer Sara Corbett, the non-fiction book A House in the Sky details Lindhout’s harrowing kidnap by Somali extremists in 2009. The premise speaks for itself, but to condemn the novel as a hostage story would cheapen the experience and rob the reader of the depth… Continue reading Book review: A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout
University of Calgary alumni Gillian McKercher and Calgary folk-rock artist Mike Tod have collaborated to produce an eight-episode web series, The Calgary Collection, that profiles local folk musicians. The series, released Oct. 19–26, includes interviews and music from Matt Masters, Spencer Jo, Mike Tod, Barry Luft, Nathan Godfrey, Robbie Bankes, Tim Rogers and John Leeder.… Continue reading Web series profiles local folk musicians
You’ve arrived at university for your first year and moved into residence, or perhaps you’ve been here a few years. You’re young and you’re eager to enjoy the university lifestyle. Eventually, however, a time will come when you’ll begin penny-pinching. Your bank account will have run dry, your credit card will be nearly maxed out… Continue reading NUTV begins airing campus cooking show
By Mark Villani
The U of C Dinos men’s soccer team have begun their new campaign this year with a promising plan for success. Having finished last year with a heartbreaking loss in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport final six, the Dinos have grown into a squad with high potential and chemistry. Expectations are high this year once again… Continue reading Dinos soccer team pushes for playoffs
By Ashton Chugh
With last season’s departure of Jarome Iginla and the recent retirement of Miikka Kiprusoff, the Calgary Flames are a team in search of a new identity. With a roster that will see some major changes for the 2013–14 National Hockey League season, this year has the potential to be an interesting one. With the Flames… Continue reading Flames face changes and challenges in 2013–14
The National Hockey League returned on Oct. 1, and unlike last year, hockey fans are looking forward to a full season. Gauntlet sports writers Suneil Sachdeva and Fabian Mayer have answered some burning questions about the next 1230 games. Will the new division playoff format negatively affect the playoff hopes of Eastern Conference teams, who… Continue reading Head-to-head: NHL preview
While the rest of the world is celebrating the release of the latest iPhone, one University of Calgary student has yet to come down from the high of owning a BlackBerry Pearl. Fourth-year political science major Andrea Sykes just cannot seem to get over the rush that comes with owning the latest gadget, even if… Continue reading Student still has superiority complex about owning a BlackBerry