By Jared Book
MONTREAL (Canadian University Press, special to the Gauntlet) — Jessica Zelinka had a smoked meat sandwich worth of success at last weekend’s Canadian Interuniversity Sport track and field national championships–she brought home five gold medals and a silver–but, fittingly, it was the very last victory of her CIS career that she cherished most. “I didn’t… Continue reading The Dynamic Duo: Meanwhile in Montreal…
By Riley Hill
Campus Security is enforcing a break-dancing ban in MacHall that started in late February. After talking with leaders from a local club, members of Campus Security, and some of the regular dancers from the stage, the Students’ Union says they don’t like the ban, but there’s not much they can do about it. As it… Continue reading Break dance ban enforced in MacHall
Campus Security recently brought concerns to the Students’ Union over the breakdancers in the MacHall south courtyard. The SU has a general liability policy that covers club activities. It provides both insurance against bodily harm and liability for property damage. Since the breakdancing is not officially approved by the SU, Campus Security is concerned that… Continue reading Break dancing in MacHall broken up
The news of the terrible shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and several others in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday added a new shocking dimension to the already tumultuous American political calculus. Whether left or right, Democrat or Republican, an unfortunate truth was demonstrated — in a society where political rhetoric often purports to be absolute truth… Continue reading Online exclusive: A recipe for a massacre
By Noah Miller
Former Dinos hockey star Jared Aulin nabbed a tryout spot with the Columbus Blue Jackets after years of absence from pro hockey. As a Dino, Aulin scored a remarkable 34 points in a mere 16 games leading the team on a second-half run during which they won 15 out of 18 games in the 2007-08… Continue reading Former Dino on NHL comeback trail
The University of Alberta Golden Bears had one thing on their minds Jan. 27–redemption. After being swept by the University of Calgary hockeysaurs the previous weekend, the Bears looked to re-establish their dominance in the Battle of Alberta. After sweeping the University of Regina Cougars the previous two nights, the Golden Bears defeated the Dinos… Continue reading Bears exact revenge on Dinos hockeysaurs
The leap out of the garage and into the mainstream is one that few bands can lay claim to. Typically, the journey is slow, difficult and full of pitfalls. And for most, it’s one that stays unfinished.It has been a long trek for major-label newcomers 30 Seconds To Mars, however, the voyage is almost complete.… Continue reading 30 Seconds To Mars
A huge proponent of experimental, bold filmmaking, even I found myself gagging during Requiem for a Dream, Darren Aronofsky’s technique-laden, indulgent new film about the horror of drug addiction. Aronofsky, who also directed the 1998 independent hit Pi, may be attempting to move the medium forward, but does so at the expense of the story… Continue reading Requiem a nightmare for anyone not stoned
By Bonnie Leung
MacEwan Student Centre redevelopment plans will be completed by the end of March to mid-April, according to the University of Calgary Students’ Union. SU Vice-president Operations and Finance Amanda Affonso says many changes have been made in MSC, using the $245,000 allocated for the renovations. "Travel Cuts has been moved right across from Max’s," she… Continue reading Redevelopment claims Banana