The bad news is in, and it’s not that bad. On Thu., Dec. 9 the University of Calgary Board of Governors voted to increase tuition, however the Alberta government has promised to pay for it.The meeting was held at the U of C Dining Centre as university support staff picketed the U of C’s refusal… Continue reading U of C gets maximum tuition increase
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U of C votes maximum tuition increase
The bad news is in, and it’s not that bad. On Thu., Dec. 9 the University of Calgary Board of Governors voted to increase tuition, however the Alberta government has promised to pay for it. The meeting was held at the U of C Dining Centre as university support staff picketed the U of C’s… Continue reading U of C votes maximum tuition increase
Folk Fest: Weakerthans talk power
A band with strong roots in punk rock, odd literary references and revolutionary politics isn’t your typical performer at an Albertan folk festival. In fact, Winnipeg’s Weakerthans might fit in better on the annual Vans Warped Tour than the Calgary Folk Festival in Prince’s Island Park. Yet, the band was one of very few to… Continue reading Folk Fest: Weakerthans talk power
People sampling
Going to Costco, you may revel in the opportunities brought by food samples. Similarly, you may be the kind of person who can’t get enough of the free trials available at the Bay’s cosmetics counter. Either way, you are smart enough to recognize the benefits of testing something on a small-scale before you commit to… Continue reading People sampling
Ralph’s alcoholism a smokescreen
This past August the Gauntlet, the fine paper you are currently reading, held the second Annual Ralph Klein pub crawl. Gauntleteers went to the King Eddy, the Cecil, the St. Louis, and the Bowness Hotel. Not every premier has a pub crawl named in his honour. I grew up in British Columbia and never heard… Continue reading Ralph’s alcoholism a smokescreen
A new Slant in the battle against racism
An emergent voice is speaking out against personal and systemic racism in an effort to promote cultural awareness in Calgary. Slant magazine, a collective, student-run initiative, is the newest addition to the struggle against ignorance. On Thu., Nov. 8, Slant celebrated the launch of their first issue at the Hop and Brew, featuring readings from… Continue reading A new Slant in the battle against racism
Loses something in the translation
In a recent interview, about her latest show An Act of Reverence, Shannon Mackinnon said, "Nobody’s going to learn about how you perceive the world unless you vocalize it." Unfortunately, Mackinnon’s message becomes lost along the way. Mackinnon’s pieces are only partially successful at conveying her intentions. Mackinnon explores aspects of the reclamation of self… Continue reading Loses something in the translation
Grappling for the Canada Cup
Even when school’s out and the varsity season is long over, the University of Calgary wrestlers remain dominant.Next month, the Dinosaur wrestling club (which is not to be confused with the varsity team, even though many athletes compete for both) will be in Guelph for the Canada Cup and a high-profile national training camp.Nine wrestlers… Continue reading Grappling for the Canada Cup