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By Jan Creaser
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become less tolerant of the demon liquor. Okay, I’ve actually never been that tolerant. As a novice drinker some years ago I had the misfortune of taking a Bacardi holiday that didn’t quite live up to sun, surf and sand standards. I’m talking about bars. I woke up behind bars.… Continue reading The Drunk Tank
By Jan Creaser
Driving While Impaired • If the police determine that your ability to drive a vehicle has been impaired by alcohol or drugs, even if your Blood Alcohol Reading is below 80 mg per 100 mL blood, you can be charged with impaired driving. • Refusing to provide a breath sample can result in a criminal… Continue reading Impaired Driving
By Jan Creaser
When U.S. Presidential candidate and current Vice-president Al Gore named Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman as his running mate, Internet sites all over the country exploded with anti-semitic sentiments. Apparently, the only religion that flies in the States is Protestant Christianity. I say this because many harken this week’s "daring" move by Gore to the hubbub… Continue reading Criticism of Lieberman smacks of ignorance
By Jan Creaser
In the words of the Faculty of Kinesiology’s Dean Ron Zernicke, a "starting pistol" was fired when the University of Calgary Board of Governors approved a proposal for development and expansion of the faculty. "The U of C is known for its excellent facilities and this will make us absolutely number one in Canada and… Continue reading Kinesiology wants upgrading
By Jan Creaser
Anyone who followed the Dinos’ men’s basketball team over the past few years knows the team has not met with much success. However, with a new head coach at the helm, anything is possible–including an improvement in the team’s record. Dan Vanhooren took charge of the team in May, making a move up from coaching… Continue reading Desperate team gets new coach
By Jan Creaser
As convocation approaches, I have one really important thing I want to say to my graduating class:"Whatever happens, don’t whine and don’t be afraid."When I first decided to go back to university, several acquaintances crawled out of the woodwork to criticize pursuing a degree. Their comments boiled down to one dubious, emotion-laden point: there were,… Continue reading Advice for the Class of 2000
By Jan Creaser
The onslaught of award ceremonies in the past few weeks nauseated me. It seems everyone in the movie/music world has received a shiny trinket for their "brilliant" performance in the newest pop culture flick/video. Yet, ironically, it’s not who received the Academy Award for Best Actress or who snagged a Grammy for Best New Artist,… Continue reading A cultural litmus test
By Jan Creaser
The Minister of National Defence’s visit left some University of Calgary students questioning the future of Canada’s defence policy. On Fri., March 10, Defence Minister Art Eggleton spoke generally on a variety of issues regarding Canada’s military, starting with a comment on the $400 million increase the defence budget will receive this year. "This is… Continue reading Eggleton talks military
By Benedict Arnold
Sitting in his normal spot, the MacEwan Student Centre Guide Dog realized that the results of the Gauntlet Tier One Election were completely meaningless to him. "I can’t read!" barked the dog. "Nor can I," confessed newly-elected Co-editor Еvan Osentоn. "That’s okay, South can’t even uncap a pen," replied fellow Co-editor-elect Jan Creaser. Newly-elected News… Continue reading Election goes to dogs
By Jan Creaser
Gun control debates rage across the country as another Dec. 6 passes, and the fear created 10 years ago by the Montreal Massacre re-opens old wounds.A cruise through Statistics Canada’s homicide rates indicate that as many people are stabbed to death as are shot to death each year. Lagging behind in third place is people… Continue reading Lookin’ down the barrel of a hackneyed controversy