By Chris Tait
Robert Rodriguez’ soundtrack to the third installment in one of the most excessively violent trilogies in existence captures the spicy and sensual moments of an awesome film. The soundtrack is essential to the story, as Antonio Banderas’ character is El Mariachi, a man of music. It’s constantly energetic and exciting. And screw doing your own… Continue reading Once Upon A Time in Mexico Soundtrack
The Trews were formed in 1998 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and later moved to Niagara Falls, Ontario. They have since been called “Niagara’s second wonder.” I’m not sure if they live up to this billing or not. The album has a classic feel, with less instrumental background and more focus on the voice. I’m not… Continue reading The Trews
By Jeff Kubik
Conceptual circus, eh? One the one hand, the word “conceptual” sends icy tingles down my spine. “Conceptual” conjures up images of interpretive dance–bloody antlers being raked across pastel unitards while screeching, new age music gouges trenches through my forebrain. On the other hand, the idea of flaming breasts intrigues me. So cynicism goes away, bring… Continue reading The baudy and the burlesque
By Jeff Kubik
“You have 15 minutes with Eric Idle beginning… now! First question!” I interrupt him here, much as I would love to have Eric Idle, legendary Monty Python member and co-founder, interview me. “I think, actually,” I say, “that I’m supposed to ask the questions.” “Oh, is that how it works? Alright then…” How do you… Continue reading Ba$tard, Python, Idle
By Emily Elder
It began as a class project. When Annalea Sordi, a 2003 sociology graduate, started at the University of Calgary in 1998, the Women’s Collective and Resource Centre was open and active. It closed in 1999. Three years later, when a class presented the opportunity, Sordi and classmates Karoline Kemp and Angela Sheppard decided to try… Continue reading A centre of their own
By Delaney Hoan
Editor, the Gauntlet,Re.: “Slingshot prank backfires: student suspended,” May 14, 1987,Firstly, kudos to the University of Calgary for banning water balloons and slingshots. After a student suffered “irreparable eye damage,” the correct steps were taken to halt further mutilation.However… looking at the hare-brained schemes of today’s university youth, one can’t help but wonder: “Ou est… Continue reading A call to arms
By Anonymous
Editor, the Gauntlet,Re.: “Welcome for WUSC student,” Nov. 6, 2003,As a member of World University Service of Canada, I was very pleased with the article because it put a human face on the refugee sponsorship program and emphasized the value refugee students bring to campus. The reverse is also true. The university, the student levy… Continue reading Welcoming refugee student
By A. Brignall
Editor, the Gauntlet,As a regular reader of the Gauntlet, I have been following the debate about the creation of a women’s centre between Michael Jankovic and others. I would like to state that I am not for or against a women’s centre. Rather, I understand the legitimate opinions of both sides.I do not think, however,… Continue reading Students’ Union discrimination the real issue
Curious about tuition this year? On Mon., Nov. 17, the university, the Students’ Union and the Graduate Students’ Association will be presenting their perspectives on tuition. The event will be taking place from 11:30-1:30 p.m. in the North Courtyard of MacEwan Students’ Centre. At the end of the presentations there will be a Q &… Continue reading What’s Coming Up
The indifference is enough to make you sick. Over 975,000 Canadians are living in “third world conditions.” Their babies are more likely to die, their unemployment rate is almost double that of the general population, and suicide among their youth is becoming more common every year. “It used to be called ‘the Indian Problem,’” sighs… Continue reading Confronting an epidemic