By Ben Hoffman
Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that affects about five per cent of all people in North America. There is a large misconception STDs only affect the sexually promiscuous, and because of this, many don’t expect to contract the disease. This is the story of an anonymous female first-year University of Calgary student who contracted… Continue reading Dealing with herpes
By Ben Hoffman
Genres have become an essential part of games, helping people decide which ones are worth $70. There are eight main genres of video games: action, adventure, racing (or driving), puzzle, role-playing, simulation, sports and strategy. Beyond this, there are many sub-genres that have been created and exploited by game developers over the years. Action The… Continue reading Game genres
By Ben Hoffman
Users of the U of C’s workout facilities might notice dumbbells are no longer available. "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the hand held free weights [dumbbells] have been removed from the Fitness and Lifestyle Centre," reads the letter posted on the door of the KNES building’s public-access gym. "The main reason they were removed is that… Continue reading Where are the dumbbells?
By Ben Hoffman
As a federal election draws closer, more practitioners of the art of politics become increasingly interested in the activity known as campaigning.Green Party leader Jim Harris came to campus Fri., Oct. 31 to talk to student supporters about the party and the upcoming election."[It was] an absolutely fantastic event, with a great turnout," Harris said… Continue reading Green Party leader on campus
By Ben Hoffman
Nuns: tyrannical ruler-wielding matriarchs or champions of feminism? Although most now prefer the term “women religious,” nuns have been mysterious figures in society, and more recently the victims of media stereotypes. Communication and Culture professor Dr. Rebecca Sullivan chose this as a topic for her new book, Revolution in the Convent: Nuns, Feminism, and the… Continue reading More to nuns than you think
By Ben Hoffman
The new Students’ Union General Manager has been selected. Jeff Marshall formally took his position Thu., Oct. 9, after several months of deliberation by the SU. Marshall’s previous job was at Corporate Express, an inter-business supplier in Toronto. He was the president of the southern Alberta region for two and a half years before coming… Continue reading Interesting times ahead
By Ben Hoffman
A rare phenomenon is about to be studied: student drinking.A new study about students’ drinking habits is starting on Canadian campuses. Bacchus Canada, an organization devoted to studying drinking and sexual practices of college students, is conducting the study, funded by the Brewers of CanadaFran Wdowczyk, Executive Director of the Student Life Education Company, Bacchus’… Continue reading Study: Students drinking
By Ben Hoffman
A year after the G8 Summit in Kananaskis, the federal government initiated the second half of its G8 Legacy program: the chair in Wildlife Ecology. The program is a five-year, $2 million initiative funded by Environment Canada and will look long-term at wildlife in the areas around Calgary. Program chair Dr. Edward Johnson is excited… Continue reading Leaving a legacy after G8
By Ben Hoffman
By the end of October, the process of selecting a new general manager for the Students’ Union should be complete, and a new GM will be in place. The SU had headhunting firm Conroy Ross search for an appropriate candidate for seven weeks, and the process is now coming to a close.The candidate was selected… Continue reading SU GM selected
It’s that time of year. The posters have gone up, the baby kissing has started, and the police have been dispatched to deal with myriad reports of pedophilia. That’s right, it’s election time. In the spirit of the Students’ Union elections, the Gauntlet’s Academic Probation section has gathered together the four most judgemental people at… Continue reading Students’ Union Election SWAT