With the playoffs on the horizon the University of Calgary Dinos Women’s hockey team received a 4-2 thrashing at the hands of the SAIT Trojans at the Olympic Oval on Feb. 14. “It’s a disappointing loss, but [there’s] nothing we can do,” said forward Becky Niehaus. The game had playoff implications as whoever won would… Continue reading Trojans double up on Dinos
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Online Only – Letter: Hope amongst the readership
Editor, the Gauntlet, Your publication of the story regarding [Students’ Union communications and culture facualty representative Mathew]Bladek versus the Students’ Union [“SU representative locked out of office,” Sarelle Azuelos, Jan. 29] gives me hope for the upcoming election. These “normally under the radar of the typical student” stories need to come forth during election time.… Continue reading Online Only – Letter: Hope amongst the readership
Trojans fall to mighty Dinos
The University of Calgary Dinos women’s hockey team received the best Christmas gift since Pogs, Trolls and Lego as they unwrapped a 2-0 win over the SAIT Trojans Saturday night. The victory over the Trojans places the Dinos atop the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference standings heading into the holidays. The Dinos controlled the play for… Continue reading Trojans fall to mighty Dinos
Chemistry no longer a part of summer
Some students may experience a small hitch in their plans next summer, forced to take some time off instead of studying. First- and second-year chemistry courses may no longer be offered during the spring and summer semesters. University of Calgary chemistry department head Dr. Brian Keay looked over past Universal Student Ratings of Instruction and… Continue reading Chemistry no longer a part of summer
SPUN: Jane Vain & the Dark Matter
By Amanda Hu
What does one get when they mix windy vocals, guitar riffs, electronic bass and drums and the burgeoning Calgary music scene? They get Jane Vain and the Dark Matter. The band’s first release, Love Is Where The Smoke Is, channels the laments and emotional workings of frontwoman Jamie Fooks through its 11 tracks of sultry… Continue reading SPUN: Jane Vain & the Dark Matter
Basketsaurs deal out beating on Pronghorns
By Cole Christensen and Amanda Hu
Following the holiday break, the University of Calgary lady basketsaurs got back to business as they hosted the Lethbridge Pronghorns in the friendly confines of the Jack Simpson Gym Jan. 11 and 12. However, the Dinos did not play the part of welcoming hosts, beating the ‘Horns 91-64 Fri. and 79-66 Sat. Friday’s beat-down featured… Continue reading Basketsaurs deal out beating on Pronghorns
Homeless among us
By Jon Roe
The high costs of a university education–combining tuition with living, eating and shelter–have been blamed for keeping some people away from higher education and away from campuses. But for others, it’s actually brought them closer to the campus than most students will ever be. Meet Ron Frank. Frank, who is using a pseudonym, has been… Continue reading Homeless among us
The ongoing genocide in Darfur
Calgarian Darfur activist Ameera Abbo asked her father if she should come visit family in Darfur. “Don’t come-you may be the only one to survive from our family,” he explained. The worsening genocide in Darfur by the government-backed Arab Janjaweed militia against Abbo’s Darfurian community is met in Canada by a largely apathetic media and… Continue reading The ongoing genocide in Darfur
Local gallery celebrates Alex Janvier
By Indrani Kar
It is rare in Calgary to have the chance to see art expositions that can truly be considered world-class. The Art Gallery of Calgary does not fail in this regard. Its current main exhibit–the Alberta Biennial Celebrates Alex Janvier–is a collection of the life work of Native Canadian artist Alex Janvier. Janvier is an internationally… Continue reading Local gallery celebrates Alex Janvier
Only the strong will survive
By Janice Tran
It doesn’t seem very often that rock stars who grace the cover of trendy rock magazines take the time to contemplate philosophical issues, like the nature of art and the human condition. Some might be too busy drinking and screwing to care. But hidden somewhere amidst the glam rockers living out their indulgent lifestyles, there… Continue reading Only the strong will survive