By Jeff Kubik
We all have our personal demons but, let’s face it, it’s an entirely different matter when those fears begin to manifest themselves. When the escalator finally sucks a victim into the disturbing space between its teeth and the upper floor, when traffic lights begin sending cars the way of slow pedestrians, when you misspell the… Continue reading Dealing with fear? No problem
In 1964, students at what is now Wilfrid Laurier University started a fundraising campaign shining shoes to raise money for cystic fibrosis. Today, Shinerama is the single most successful student fundraiser in the country. Since its humble beginnings the event has raised over $13.1 million for CF research and involves over 60 campuses across Canada.… Continue reading Shine on you crazy diamonds
By Вen Li
Dr. Heather Munroe-Blum was installed as McGill University’s first female principal and vice-chancellor on Mon., Mar. 10. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada; the president of the National Assembly of Quebec; and the mayor of Montreal attended the ceremony.Munroe-Blum served as vice-president research and international relations at the University of… Continue reading McGill gets new principal
Ask the Dinos women’s soccer team why it took almost two games to adjust to the 4-3-3 allignment. Ask Mother Russia why corruption is still rampant after the switch away from communism in favour of the free market. In both cases, the answers are hard to come by, and men in track suits hover inconspicuously,… Continue reading So far so good
By Irene Enyedy
The Students’ Union decided to take a slightly different approach to social activities this year. Bling Bling, a game created by Shinerama directors at Wilfred Laurier University last year was adopted and moulded to the U of C 101 program in order to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. The game challenged frosh students and U… Continue reading U of C 101 fights cystic fibrosis
Chris MorrisonGauntlet StaffIt has been over a week since Jean Chrétien made the boldest step in his career as prime minister and fired Paul Martin, the best finance minister this country has seen in over 50 years, if not ever. Contrary to what many think, this was not a mistake which will split the Liberal… Continue reading Martin from two points of view
Soft words can carry a big kick, as demonstrated by the latest initiative in civil liberties education. On Thurs., May 3, the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre launched their newest educational video Freedom of Expression and All That Jazz. The video, created with funding provided by the Alberta Law Foundation, is intended to educate senior… Continue reading Free speech: More than meets the eye
By Kara Martens
At its best, dance is a reflection of the human experience. Mainstage 2000, with a range of choreographers and dance techniques, has achieved at least one aspect of the human experience–diversity. The annual collage put on by the University of Calgary Program of Dance features pieces from five guest and faculty choreographers brought to life… Continue reading Traditional and modern values collide
Protect yourself! That is what the Health Outreach Team and the Students’ Union wants students to remember during Wellness Week. On Valentine’s Day, booths, demonstrations and interactive games were set up to inform students about the importance of personal health. "I think that this is important," said SU Vice-president Events Jared Lorenz. "It’s your body… Continue reading Wellness Week kicks off