I was walking down the sidewalk the other day when I ran into my friend Ted. Ted only has one eye and he dyes his hair purple. He had a look of profound consternation on his face so I asked him what was wrong, a move I will live to regret. This is how our… Continue reading Ted gets a lesson about Christmas
Month: December 2000
The thinking man’s choice
A savage and cowardly crime was witnessed over the weekend. A captive German Shepherd was shot in the head, skinned and the blood was drained from it. The criminals then proceeded to chop the carcass into large chunks, roast it and place it on their table for dinner. Well, it wasn’t a dog actually. It… Continue reading The thinking man’s choice
Domestic genocide is more than a soundbyte
When does ignorant hypocrisy become indiscriminate genocide? As a nation, Canada prides itself as a defender of human rights, as an upholder of sacred freedoms and as the innovators and torchbearers of the peacekeeping mantle. Why then do we not practice what we preach?Recent issues related to solvent abuse by young children have brought camera… Continue reading Domestic genocide is more than a soundbyte
Writer needs lesson in evolutionary theory
By Erin Dodd
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "When the turkey eats me, I’ll look at the options," Nov. 30, 2000 This had to be one of the worst pieces of writing I have ever read, and I could not let it go with out a response. I am not a vegetarian and I most likely will never be… Continue reading Writer needs lesson in evolutionary theory
Health not the real issue in Deli closing
By Glen Bodner
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Delhi Deli closing," Nov. 30, 2000 Last week in the Gauntlet you published an article on the closing of the Delhi Deli. You quoted [Matt] Lauzon as saying that the closure was done for the benefit of students, "for reasons of profit and to provide students a healthier selection of food."… Continue reading Health not the real issue in Deli closing
Health not the real issue in Deli closing
By Glen Bodner
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Delhi Deli closing," Nov. 30, 2000 I was disappointed to read in the Gauntlet that the Delhi Deli is being railroaded out of the MacEwan Student Centre to make way for "an all-day café type concept." Come on! Do we really need another outlet on campus that sells wraps, salads, soups… Continue reading Health not the real issue in Deli closing
And check this list twice before watching
It’s the same every year. Among the buzz of Christmas shopping, chestnut roasting and rum-filled eggnog (and uncles), there was always television there to keep us in the true holiday spirit. From Charles Schutlz’s 1965 masterpiece A Charlie Brown Christmas to Parker and Stone’s redefinition in Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo of what is fit… Continue reading And check this list twice before watching
Webbed Feats
By Mary Chan
To hear Iris Li talk about it, it’s almost metaphysical. “It’s neat having something that’s intangible,” she says. “You don’t have the physical presence of other people when you learn, so it’s more like a connection of minds.” Li, a third-year University of Calgary English Honours student, is describing how students in her English 492… Continue reading Webbed Feats
Fluffy mammals whining on skates
What do you do if improving opposition is challenging your supremacy? Well, if you’re a hockey-playing Panda, you get them to change the rules. The University of Alberta’s women’s hockey team is, surprise, surprise, atop the standings heading into the Christmas break. As for the lady Dinos, well, if you missed it last week, our… Continue reading Fluffy mammals whining on skates
Mike Willis: A farewell to fifth-year Dinos
What would you say to a soccer goalie who says, "It hasn’t hit me yet?" Probably something along the lines of "DUCK!" In the case of Mike Willis, however, "Just wait ’til next year… " is probably more appropriate. Willis, goalie for the Dinos for the last five years, has come to the end of… Continue reading Mike Willis: A farewell to fifth-year Dinos