By Emily Elder
I’d like to tell a story about a woman. She’s in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts. She loves to write. She also loves her partner, and hopes they can one day have a family. She works part-time in a coffee shop and trains for triathlon. Her volunteer efforts include peer support for… Continue reading Building a safe place for women
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 Emily Elder
University of Calgary international, refugee and immigrant students have a new forum to air any Canadian concerns. Angela Renwick, a U of C undergraduate student, has organized a peer support group called Umoja Circle. Umoja, Swahili for "unity," sums up Renwick’s intent. "This is a peer support group for anyone who would like some peer… Continue reading New forum for international students
By Emily Elder
First of all, let’s get a few things straight. Yes, I am the Emily Elder who has been raising stink about some of the Gauntlet’s advertising, for reasons you’ll soon learn if you finish this article. Yes, I am a feminist. No, I do not hate men, or sex, or porn. Let’s talk about advertising.… Continue reading Women objectified
By Emily Elder
As discussion on date rape on campus heats up, post-secondary and community groups are planning to Take Back The Night. A series of rapes and murders in Germany inspired the first TBTN march in 1973. In 1977, it spread to over 30 states in the United States, and in 1978, Ottawa, Halifax and Vancouver held… Continue reading Here’s to taking back the night
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
The contents of this supplement are a little immature, especially as far as travel goes, considering the bulk of the authors and photographers are new to the game. Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia… these are not the Himalayas, Burundi or even Russia. Most of your friendly neighbourhood student journalists are not that different than… Continue reading Travel Supplement Introduction
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
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)
By Emily Senger
Respected Hong Kong entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Henry Fok Ying Tung passed away in Beijing last week. Fok is well-known on the University of Calgary campus for his donation of $2 million this fall to construct a new residence building for international students and visiting scholars. Fok’s philanthropy to the Dr. Fok Ying Tung International… Continue reading Philanthropist passes away