By Susan Lake
Editor, the Gauntlet,Re: "War on drugs a misguided pursuit," Jan. 17, 2002,I am somewhat surprised at the support for the outright legalization of drugs the likes of LSD, magic mushrooms, and ecstasy. It is true that drugs such as marijuana have far less impact on the behaviour of users than psychedelic drugs (and in some… Continue reading War on drugs
Road cycling is becoming a more popular sport. While some motorists may curse at the cyclists they see pedaling down a highway on the narrow shoulder, the cyclists who are out there know the benefits and enjoyment that they experience while riding on the highway. Road cycling has grown in popularity in recent years… Continue reading Exploring Alberta’s highways by bike
Nothing to report from this past weekend. The men’s volleyball team had a bye-week. So to do my part in drumming up some fan-support for the boys on the lankiest team on campus, I present to you an introduction to and some lesser-known tidbits about each of the guys. Here we go! (Disclaimer: All in… Continue reading Get to know your Dinos! (Even a little too well)
By Neal Ozano
The first title in a row of books of questionable value is the John F. Kennedy narrative, Death of a President by William Manchester. Fitting, I think, as I peruse the garage sale of soon to be ex-University of Calgary president, Terry White. I somehow expected more than ancient pots and pans and peculiar knick-knacks… Continue reading Cutting presidential ties
Right off the bat it was something different. Finding University of Calgary student Kim Weger on the track of the Olympic Oval was easy enough, but talking to her proved to be a little more difficult. "Just to warn you, Kim is a very special girl and should be treated as such," said teammate Jason… Continue reading There’s a World Cup in Calgary and Weger’s invited