By Jeremy Woo
Once upon a time, Canadians feverishly fretted over Soviet sleeper spies from the KGB hiding among their neighbours. Citizens constantly worried about the real potential for catastrophic nuclear war between the world’s two superpowers. Espionage ran rampant, even in peaceful countries like Canada. This was a reality until the demise of the USSR in 1991,… Continue reading Espionage can’t break the ties that bind
By Jeremy Woo
How did Canada’s most successful political party of the 20th century fall from a strong majority government to third-party status in just nine short years? Many people will give many different answers. However, the reality is that the Liberal Party of Canada is on the brink, fighting to maintain its relevance and existence. After… Continue reading Trudeaumania: the second coming
By Jeremy Woo
Whether stuck in a crowded bus crawling along the Trans-Canada Highway or waiting in a parking lot of congestion along Glenmore Trail, Calgary commuters experience frustrating gridlock on a daily basis. Comments made by Mac Logan, Calgary’s general manager of transportation, on September 15 suggest that tolls on major roads may be in the city’s… Continue reading Toll booths threaten road congestion
By Jeremy Woo
Almost everyone with Internet or cable seems to have an innate fascination with reality television — we thrive on gawking at people in questionable life circumstances. The Learning Channel reality show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo is no exception to this. Alana Thompson, otherwise known as Honey Boo Boo Child, is the star of what… Continue reading Debate: Honey Boo Boo Child
By Jeremy Woo
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, starring the seven-year-old, pageant-loving Alana Thompson, has carved a place in the hearts of audiences, offering the world an escape from reality. It is this escapism that appeals to television watchers and is clearly beneficial to society. TLC’s latest reality television invention takes viewers to a world where no… Continue reading Debate: Honey Boo Boo Child
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: I’ve seen the movie Les Miserables twice now, and I cried buckets both times. For those of you who… Continue reading What does it mean to be a man?
For the past four years, Marvel has been leading up to the major cinemagraphic event that is The Avengers. While the film ensured box office success through the pre-existing popularity of Marvel’s major heroes, there are a lot of areas where The Avengers could have made major mistakes. Movies that feature a large group of… Continue reading Joss Whedon assembles the Avengers
The University of Calgary’s new mandatory circle-time course, now nearing the end of its first semester, has been hailed as a rousing success by students and faculty alike. The communications department offering encourages university students to enjoy each other’s interesting stories, paintings, chants, songs and objects in a safe, nurturing environment.The class is the brainchild… Continue reading New class teaches students value of being proud, sharing
By Jeremy Zhao
While a new students’ council has taken office, many important issues raised by previous councils, such as secondary suites, are still a priority. Students’ Union vice-president external Hardave Birk plans to capitalize on the upcoming municipal election to build on the progress of secondary suites. Birk said that a plan drafted by the Urban Calgary… Continue reading Students’ Union still hopes for secondary suites
By Jeremy Zhao
While Premier Ed Stelmach is being criticized for trying to deal with the Calgary-Glenmore by-election loss and an interparty crisis, could Danielle Smith handle similar pressures if she were to lead the Wildrose Alliance? Smith is a candidate, along with Mark Dyrholm, vying for the Wildrose Alliance leadership race to replace Paul Hinman, who captured… Continue reading Wildrose Alliance leadership candidate has experience with crisis