Wow! Pretty much all I can say is wow. On a warm evening in Vancouver Fri., Sept. 30, at what’s known as the mud bowl or the University of British Columbia Field, something unbelievable happened: the last place UBC Thunderbirds (0-3) massacred the fourth place Dinos (2-2). The major upset ended with a score of… Continue reading Footballers destroyed
Month: October 2005
In soccer, abstinence is not best
It was another disappointing weekend for the Lady Dinos Oct. 1-2 as they continued their winless streak at home. The weekend ended up netting the Dinos a loss and a tie, but they were unable to net themselves a goal. The weekend’s BC saga began on a chilly and overcast Saturday afternoon. The Dinos took… Continue reading In soccer, abstinence is not best
Not a subculture
By Tanya Tervit
Editor, the Gauntlet[Re: “Boylove” feature] What is in the value of a name? Sometimes everything! I was appalled at the article published on the “subculture” of pedophilia. Pedophilia is a crime in Canada, as it is most countries of the world. The fact that it is organized does not make it a sub-culture; rather it… Continue reading Not a subculture
A rational argument
By Max Pedersen
After reading the collection of articles entitled “boylove” in the last issue of the Gauntlet, I am prompted to respond. Keeping in mind that the individual who collected said articles must be philosophically/logically and ethically versed, I must restrict my arguments from influences of emotional disgust, moral outrage, social norms etc. in a preempt of… Continue reading A rational argument
Pay equity under fire?
By Emily Senger
Editor, the Gauntlet[Re: “Pay equity under fire”] The article [“Pay equity under fire] stated that female salaries for faculty members (avg $76, 042) were much lower than male faculty members (avg $92, 221).The main problem with this statistic is that it does not break it down on a faculty by faculty basis. For example, the… Continue reading Pay equity under fire?
Manners, Harvey!
Editor, the Gauntlet: I was very pleased to be able to attend President Fox’s talk at the Rosza Centre last Thursday, and wish to commend the university and all those involved in organising such an event for their efforts. It is definitely a good way to enhance one’s education, and, as a Latin American Studies… Continue reading Manners, Harvey!
A journalist responds
By Ben Curties
Editor, the Gauntlet[Re: “Boylove” Feature] Sigh. The Gauntlet has taken what could have been an interesting issue and has gone about it in the laziest, least intelligent way possible.Instead of an informed discussion of the pedophelia “subculture,” the reader gets a bunch of pro-pedophelia propaganda coupled with a creepy cover. Instead of a balanced look… Continue reading A journalist responds
A rational argument
By Max Pedersen
Editor, the Gauntlet[Re: “Boylove” feature] I have written a rational argument against the feature article (I can’t remember if its called “boylove” or if that was just the topic). [Check out the full copy of this argument online at http//gauntlet.ucalgary.ca/story/7042-Ed] My hope is that it might be published. It was my impression that the point… Continue reading A rational argument
Residence still dirty
Editor, the Gauntlet[Re: “Dirty Res rooms” article] I am contacting you regarding the recent article in the Gauntlet involving the state of the rooms in residence at move-in. Aside from the hectic schedules all students have at the beginning of the year getting their lives in order, those in Residence also have to concern themselves… Continue reading Residence still dirty
Support available
By Jim Dunsdon
Editor, the Gauntlet[Re: “Boylove” feature] In your recent edition of the Gauntlet you featured articles on pedophilia, which for some individuals is a very emotional charged and upsetting topic. It is important for U of C students to know there are resources on campus if they or their friends have been negatively impacted in anyway.… Continue reading Support available