Month: October 2007

It’s almost time for municipal elections again. The tri-annual opportunity for community democracy will take place October 15. Here at the Gauntlet we are stoked about the municipal elections. Although less glamorous than federal and provincial politics, municipal politics have a tangible affect on issues that effect us daily, including affordable housing and transit. The… Continue reading A Q and A with alderman candidates

By Cam Cotton-O’Brien

With a healthy dose of humour, hinged largely on anti-liberal sentiment, Brian Mulroney brought his book tour to Calgary. He was in town Wed., Sep. 26, to promote his new book Memoirs: 1939-1993. The former prime minister first gave a speech, then settled behind a table to sign books. Mulroney’s sense of humour was evidenced… Continue reading Mulroney brings tour to Calgary

By Katy Anderson

The editor of a Colorado university student newspaper­–the Rocky Mountain Collegian–David McSwane may lose his job over publishing the stand-alone headline “Taser this… Fuck Bush.” The Sep. 21 four word story was in reference to an incident that had happened at the University of Florida three days earlier. Student Andrew Meyer was tasered by police… Continue reading News for the unnewsed, university-style

By Stephanie Mamayson

Reality TV isn’t just for TV anymore. Iron science, an educational contest modeled after the reality television show Iron Chef, aims to get high-school students engaged in science class. The contest involves a “secret ingredient” which teachers will use to develop an interesting lesson plan that will both enlighten and entertain. Albertan teachers are passionate… Continue reading IRON SCIENCE!!!

By Chris Albinati

What does Dave Bronconnier have in common with University of Calgary chemical engineering student Jeremy Zhao? They are both running for mayor in the City of Calgary’s upcoming municipal election, along with seven other candidates. Zhao may have similar political aspirations to Bronconnier; however, his level of political experience is quite different. Bronconnier has already… Continue reading University student runs for mayor

By Alex Khalifa

Frustrating,” “confusing,” “the devil,” “a total nightmare,” and “PeopleHard” were some of the many heated labels heard from University of Calgary students concerning the new student registration program PeopleSoft. PeopleSoft was implemented in Feb. to replace Infonet as the new student administrative system. The welcome, however, has not been warm. Accordingly, when asked about their… Continue reading Peoplesoft frustrations rise

By Andrew Kuzma

Sold out days before the event, Naomi Klein took to the stage Mon. night to an impressively jam-packed Knox United Church for a pre-WordFest appearance. From the large projector screen hanging in the background to the merch table beside the stage, the buzzing venue looked more like a rock concert than a presentation for her… Continue reading Naomi Klein shocks Calgary

By Andrew Barbero

Are you an aspiring University of Calgary law student? Then you better have already written the LSAT. The U of C law school has moved their application deadline forward from Feb. to Nov. 1 starting this year. The move means potential law students must have written the law school admissions test no later than Sep.… Continue reading Law school changes deadline