Sounding much like Jeff Buckley without the high-pitched histrionics, Royal Wood crafts classic-sounding pop songs that are instantly accessible. The vocals are confident, the melodies exuberant, and the overall atmosphere is relaxed, making it a great chill-out disc. The only downside to the affair is its brevity. EPs are typically meant to whet the appetite… Continue reading Royal Wood
Month: September 2003
Pissing Razors
If this album is going to be on your CD rack in the next two weeks, it’s probably best you and I never meet. Since last year’s disappointing, lifeless live album Live In The Devils Triangle, I had hoped that the Texas-based, four-piece Pissing Razors would be able to pick up the pieces and deliver… Continue reading Pissing Razors
Backstabbing intrigue
By Ben Hudson
Your neighbours want your land and you could fight them off, if only your family could stop fighting themselves. In Ayothaya, these are the circumstances that force Suriyothai to become a legend. Behind every legendary man is a legendary woman, but what makes a legend comes down to one question: Do you seek glory or… Continue reading Backstabbing intrigue
Offensive advertising
By Emily Elder
I write regarding both the Sept. 4 and 11 issues of the Gauntlet, specifically about the "University of Whiskey" ad on pages 19 and 18 of those respective issues. The link between sex and alcohol has been made in many forms of advertising and many media. However, the button in this ad puts it beyond… Continue reading Offensive advertising
Creating responsible ads (long version)
By Jeff Craig
Below is the original letter as submitted.-ed From: “jfry craig (toque)” To: “‘The Gauntlet’” Subject: RE: Gauntlet Letter Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 12:00:38 -0600 Organization: toqueboy studios Victor & Lawrence Attached is a short version of the letter 530 words, and the long version of the letter ~1200 words. I will allow the short… Continue reading Creating responsible ads (long version)
Creating responsible ads
By Jeff Craig
In school we’re taught to learn both sides of a story before compiling our data, and that conjecture is the curse of the C+ student. Well, rigour was obviously not a mandate in this issue, as both articles (CBC and the Gauntlet) were published without the input of the Whiskey or Toqueboy Studios. It’s my… Continue reading Creating responsible ads
An SU BBQ for the clubs
We have all had those days at work that cause us to smell for days, our eyes to water, a few burns on our hands, our clothes ruined, and smile that just will not go away. Well, perhaps not quite all of us. For a few of us elected types here in the Students’ Union,… Continue reading An SU BBQ for the clubs
America’s attacks
By Meraj Abedin
So selfless, those Americans. Not content with keeping the thrills of post-war Iraq to themselves, they are willing to let nations of all creeds, colours and languages get in on the action. I guess Iraq ain’t no fun if the homies can’t get none. Like an eight-year-old after a two-litre bottle of Jolt cola, America… Continue reading America’s attacks
Women volleysaurs to host the nation
In a few years, the Jack Simpson Gymnasium will be hallowed ground. In both 2006 and 2007, the best of the best in Canadian university women’s volleyball will set their sights on the University of Calgary, as we have been awarded the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Women’s Volleyball Championships for both years. Hosting the competition brings… Continue reading Women volleysaurs to host the nation
New field still a dream
By Mike Hallman
It’s a new school year, and the Dinos field hockey team is ready for a great season. "We have good experience on the team," said Assistant Coach Josette Babineau, "including good goaltending and an all around well-balanced team." Head Coach Anne Kromm echoes her assistant’s comments. "Our team is within the top three in Canada,"… Continue reading New field still a dream