By James Keller
Years ago, Calgary Mayor Al Duerr tried to institute a western day at local offices–similar to "casual Fridays"–in light of our reputation as a "cow town." A similar scene was visible when painted cows were scattered throughout downtown in the recent Udderly Art exhibition. According to University of Calgary Drama student Eric Moschopedis, these are… Continue reading Tourist explores city
By David Kenney
Alone in a swamp, Kermit the Frog immortalized banjo music for kids with "The Rainbow Connection." His cheesy plea about "the lovers, the dreamers and me" was good, but the banjo’s twanginess turned such cheese into rich sap. The banjo’s rich sound also props up many folk recordings, one of which is Blue Horse, the… Continue reading Happy-go-plucky banjo band
By Justin Enns
In 1967, 10 Natives from Manitoba carried a torch from St. Paul, Minnesota to Winnipeg for the Pan Am Games. Over 500 miles they ran, only to be turned away at the gate, not allowed access into the stadium. Instead, they handed the torch to a white runner and watched the ceremony on TV in… Continue reading Frontrunners tramples racism
By David Kenney
Ron Hawkins is 34 going on 18. Since he was 16, the former Lowest of the Low and current leader of The Rusty Nails has been scribbling away, trying to make rhyme and reason of song. Years later, he’s still scrapping away, trying to get his songs right. "I don’t remember the first song I… Continue reading Crackstatic guy
By Rhia Perkins
Can you claim Irish descendents? Or, would you rather see the band? The second option is available Friday when the Irish Descendents play MacEwan Hall Ballroom. In the middle of a six-week national tour to promote their first album in three years, Blooming Bright Star, the Celtic band brings their music to land-locked cowboys here… Continue reading Kiss them, they’re the Irish Descendents
Orchestra music brings to mind long dead middle-aged white males with unruly hair. The chance to see an orchestra play anything but Mozart, Chopin or Beethoven is a rarity. Here at the University of Calgary, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra will give students a chance to hear something different when the CPO performs a read (a… Continue reading Wannabe Mozarts get chance at fame
By Mike Winters
By Ted Cochrane
I’m afraid I have some bad news about your missing husband, Mrs. Tomato. I think this may be him gone bad in the back of the vegetable drawer.
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Sexism still runs rampant," March 1, 2001 My first comment is that of course sexism runs rampant in our society still. People are of different sexes; both have desirable and not so desirable qualities. Not too many women like being called butch, just like not too many men like being called… Continue reading How to throw like a Spice GirlÉ or a human part deux
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Sexism still runs rampant," March 1, 2001 For all the injustice done to women, Ms. Steeves isn’t helping the cause by asking, "Who decided throwing like a girl was bad?" The question you should ask is why so many girls aren’t getting the same opportunity to develop their athletic skills and… Continue reading How to throw like a Spice GirlÉ or a human