By David Song
The first 300 movie was known for the line “This is Sparta” — which has now been immortalized in contemporary pop culture — and for its showers of cinematic blood. 300: Rise of an Empire reuses that same line and delivers more over-the-top combat. But it also manages to add depth to a cinematic universe… Continue reading Film review: 300: Rise of an Empire
By Sean Willett
The Coming Out Monologues YYC, formerly known as the University of Calgary’s Coming Out Monologues, has moved locations and shifted focus. Inspired by the Vagina Monologues, the event showcases people sharing their experiences with coming out as different gender identities and sexual orientations. This year’s performances will take place from March 19–21 at the John… Continue reading One of U of C’s most popular annual events has graduated
By Tobias Ma
Sadaullah Wazir must be 18 or 19 years old by now. He might have been starting his first or second year of university. “My life was very good,” he said in 2011. “I thought I would become a doctor.” His legs are gone, stripped by a U.S. drone strike when he was 15. The result… Continue reading Drones: the harbinger of future warfare
Are you searching for love? Are you sick and tired of traditional dating services? Look no further than your Facebook newsfeed. The popular Facebook page U of C Compliments has almost 8,000 likes and allows students to express their appreciation for friends and strangers. Students say that they love U of C Compliments for the… Continue reading Love at first Facebook post
By Fabian Mayer
Parkour is about getting from point A to B in the most efficient and graceful way possible, navigating any obstacles in your path. Parkour athletes can be seen running, jumping and vaulting through urban environments around the world. The Calgary parkour scene is among the biggest in Canada and is getting a boost. Breathe Parkour,… Continue reading Parkour! Parkour! Parkour! Parkour!
Two Olympic gold medals, four National Hockey League all-star selections, one Hart trophy nomination for the league’s most valuable player, three Vezina nominations for best goalie and one game seven loss away from a Stanley Cup. This is the resume of an elite goaltender, an asset any NHL general manager would surely never throw away.… Continue reading The desolation of Roberto Luongo
By Chris Adams
After two weeks of schmoozing, postering and campaigning, the winners of the 2014–15 University of Calgary Students’ Union election have been announced. Chief Returning Officer Chris Yan took the stage at the Den to reveal the results last Thursday. To a raucous crowd, Yan announced Jarett Henry as the 72nd SU president. Henry received 36… Continue reading Winners in SU election announced
So it all goes to shit. The Gauntlet has elected a new editor-in-chief and news editor. The future looks bleak. While an excellent news editor, Riley Hill is sure to fail as editor-in-chief. “Just trust me,” he said as he proposed his iron-fisted, totalitarian reforms. “We’re too soft in this place. I want criticism, criticism,… Continue reading And it all goes to shit
You know those breakdancers in MacHall? They are being screwed and they need your help. Last month, Campus Security approached the Students’ Union about the breakdancers in MacHall. They said they are not covered by the SU’s general liability policy. If one of the dancers hurt themselves, the SU is not obligated to cover the… Continue reading They’re breakdance fighting
Our campus radio station CJSW 90.9 is pursuing a referendum asking to increase their student levy from $5.00 to $6.00. Before everyone panics, let’s reconsider how much an additional dollar per semester is actually going to affect us. The “no” campaign for the CJSW referendum, started in opposition to the proposed levy, has frequently brought… Continue reading CJSW worth the investment
