By Angela Nicol
The University of Calgary kicked off its annual United Way fundraising campaign on Oct. 13 with a barbecue hosted by Social Science’s Dean Dr. Stephen Randall. The campaign runs from Thanksgiving to Remembrance Day. According to United Way Co-Chair of Operations Deborah Tamlyn, the United Way supports various important organizations. "The United Way collects funds… Continue reading United Way campaign begins
By Bonnie Leung
The University of Calgary’s Clinical Psychology program was recently approved for a five-year accreditation. According to Clinical Psychology director Keith Dobson, accreditation recognizes excellence in a training program. "Accreditation is a process approved by the Canadian Psychological Association," he said. "It’s basically a seal of approval which says the program meets certain training standards. These… Continue reading Psych program accredited
There may be hope for University of Calgary students who are technologically impaired. Beginning Oct. 26, the Information Commons will become a guiding light to people who cannot operate a computer. "We are starting off with Windows NT, Windows ’95, and Windows ’98," said Organizer Heather Weiland. "Basically, we want to get started with these,… Continue reading Don’t do windows? Here’s help.
On Fri., Oct. 22, University of Calgary Students’ Union President Rob South met with Alberta Minister of Learning Lyle Oberg to discuss post-secondary education issues. "The meeting was reasonable," said South. "We had board chairs, administration and students together all addressing the same issue: that more ongoing funding is needed." Also present were the SU… Continue reading Alberta universitites meet with Oberg
Students played with gravity defying gadgets and an old Atari computer this week, all in the name of science. Sponsored by the University of Calgary’s science clubs, Science Week runs from Oct. 25-29 in the Science Theatres Foyer. Special scientific activities are planned for every day of the week and range from playing with toys… Continue reading Science Week: not just for "losers"
The role of women within the Christian church is a recent matter of serious controversy. But if Dr. Karen Torjesen is right, this controversy is nothing new–in fact, it’s as old as the church itself. On Mon., Oct. 25, Torjesen gave a lecture entitled "When women were priests: history at the intersection of gender and… Continue reading Church Ladies
By Hayley Mick
If you ask a university student to discuss tuition, they’ll talk your ear off. If you ask about the frequency of sexual violence on campus or to define sexual harassment, however, they may not know where to begin. Speak Out!, The Canadian Student Conference on Campus Sexual Violence aims to change this, and according to… Continue reading Conference addresses sexual violence
By Mary Chan
Was CASA in the house? Yes–the House of Commons, that is. Thirty-two members of national lobby group the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations, including members of the University of Calgary Students’ Union, ascended Parliament Hill last week to officially launch their Education Builds a Nation campaign. "It was three days and pretty hard core," said… Continue reading Students lobby Parliament
The Gauntlet had a chance to catch up with Molly Shannon in New York, before the release of her film, Superstar. Q: What are you wearing? MS: Prada pants… (laughing) I’m a whore for free clothes. Q: Where were you when the character (Mary Katherine Gallagher) was created? MS: I was at NYU drama school,… Continue reading Interview with a Superstar
If the CRHA compiled a list of bands most likely to cause permanent hearing loss and temporary insanity, Machinehead would fall somewhere near the top, between the likes of Pantera and Slayer. This was zealously demonstrated last Thursday night at MacEwan Hall Ballroom, when the near-capacity crowd was treated to a solid hour of sickeningly… Continue reading Extra-strength earplugs required