By Ryan May
‘Tis the season. Little envelopes are filling mailboxes, people are gearing up for some big spending and students are getting ready for finals and looking forward to the break. Unfortunately, it’s not Christmas, at least for anyone who is not an accountant or a taxman. Instead, it’s tax season: the envelopes are for tax slips,… Continue reading How to do taxes
By Ryan May
gaunt•let noun 1 a sturdy glove long enough to cover the wrist and part of the forearm. 2 hist. an armoured glove. 3 the part of the glove covering the wrist. take (or pick) up the gauntlet see TAKE. throw down the gauntlet see THROW. gaunt•let•ed adjective [Old French gantelet diminutive of gant glove, from… Continue reading How to get away with reviewing a dictionary
By Ryan May
The recent announcements by The University Budget Committee regarding budget cuts and tuition increases over the next four years have created an atmosphere of fear, uncertainty, and distrust at this institution. The recent media attention and the provincial election provide the perfect opportunity to address the situation. Our budget cuts come in two parts: an… Continue reading Dire times ahead
By Ryan May
I travelled around Canada during the summer, and had the opportunity to visit the campuses of two other universities: Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and Nippissing University in Northbay, Ontario. Being new to both facilities I expected some difficulty finding my way around, but was astounded at how easy it was to navigate in… Continue reading Clear the halls, dammit!
By Ryan May
As the tuition deadline approaches, summer jobs end, back to school sales start, and the lines at the bookstore grow longer money is on the mind of most students both new and returning. With so much money coming in and going out bank balances will be rapidly changing; especially as service charges rapidly mount. For… Continue reading Student Banking Round-up
By Ryan May
I recently switched banks; not because of lack of service, but because of cost. For a few dollars a month my former bank lost me as a potential lifetime client, and all the business that I would have brought them: credit cards, car loans, mortgages, investments, and retirement savings. Financial institutions’ treatment of students does… Continue reading Banking blues
Emily SengerNews Assistant, Supplement Editor As news assistant, Emily has covered more SU articles in her three years than she cares to remember. Ændrew Rininsland News Writer As a new volunteer this year, Ændrew provides a slightly less cynical, unbiased viewpoint. Dale MillerEditor-in-Chief Dale has been at the U of C for six years… that’s… Continue reading The Panel
Chris BeauchampNews Assistant, Supplement EditorAs News Assistant, Chris has covered numerous student issues throughout the year.Ben HoffmanLayout and Opinions EditorAs last year’s News Assistant, Ben knows the workings of the SU inside and out. Dale MillerNews Editor Dale Miller has been to every SLC meeting this year–can anyone else say they’ve done that? Poor guy.Sean… Continue reading The Panel
Lawrence Bailey, Editor-in-Chief: As a seasoned veteran on both sides of Students’ Union elections, Lawrence Bailey has witnessed six elections and was a candidate last year. Russ Dyck, staff writer and photographer: This is Russ Dyck’s first time on the Gauntlet Review panel. He brings both the voice of youth and an unjaded perspective to… Continue reading The Panel
Hopes were high for the Dinos men’s volleyball team when they flew to Quebec City last weekend for the national championships. As one of the most talented teams in the nation, the wild-card Dinos were expected to challenge for the title. Their dreams crumbled into dust in the first match they played at the tournament,… Continue reading CIAU disappointment for the Dinos