It was truly an historic night for university hockey in Calgary. The University of Calgary 
Dinos men’s and women’s hockey teams faced off against the Mount Royal University Cougars at the Scotiabank Saddledome for the first time. Forget the standings, playoff implications or regular season records, these games were fiercely competitive and highly entertaining. 


When the immensely popular Pope John Paul II passed away in 2005, many believed that the Catholic Church was close to appointing their very first non-European pope. In fact, many believed that the cardinals would, in fact, choose an African cardinal to head the Holy See. After extended speculation, the cardinals emerged from conclave and chose Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger, who would become Pope Benedict XVI. 


A re you unsatisfied with the typical deluge of Valentine’s Day activities? Do chocolates and roses not fit your idea of romance? Do you wish there was an escape from this commercialized holiday? You aren’t alone — Kathryn Smith and Geneviève Paré of Cat on a Leash Creations feel the same way. With HeARTvark, their newest project, they created an alternative to traditional Valentine’s Day fare with a unique showcase of local artistic talent.


The future of journalism has taken unexpected turns in the face of the digital revolution, and the Internet is becoming a new home for newspapers and magazines. Student newspapers are an important part of the campuses they represent across Canada. A national news source run by students that explores higher education did not exist — until now.


Welcome to the second part of the Gauntlet’s two-part feature on gender issues. Below are articles written by a variety of people responding to the question, “How do masculine ideals affect you?”

Sean Willett, second-year communications: