Tag: Voice

By Ruth Davenport

It’s apparently a bit too easy to get into the University of Calgary. Our slack-assed, come-one-come-all 100-per-cent-apathy-or-your-money-back philosophy makes it possible for any half-witted, bucktoothed, slack-jawed ninny to grace the crumbling halls of our fine insitution.A surprise fire drill Monday morning demonstrated that among the otherwise splendid specimens of screwups, there exists a rare breed… Continue reading Lemmings march, all aflame

By Daorcey Le Bray

We never quite figured Americans would grow to become more like Canadians, but here it is.As the United States teeters on the brink of the Grey War against ghostly enemies the globe over, it is rethinking its long held concept of unlimited freedom.Our southern neighbours are quickly reworking this characteristic that defines the American Way.… Continue reading Terrorism forces America to adopt Canadian values

By Еvan Osentоn

From time to time, you’ll read something in the Gauntlet that’ll make the phlegm curdle in your throat and your teeth gnash until your gums run red with steaming-hot bile. Under these circumstances, we ask that you write us what we in the biz like to call a "Letter to the Editor." There are no… Continue reading Does the Gauntlet make you angry?

By Nicole Hergert

A third grade student at Spruce Cliff Elementary School explains that: "two planes crashed into New York ’cause there’s a war in America."Working in an elementary school makes me realize the scariest part of what is happening in the United States right now is the media coverage. To a child, images of destruction are fantastic… Continue reading Media leaves children confused

By Ruth Davenport

Last week, the animal activist group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals announced the launch of a new ad campaign that will likely give more than a few people cause for thought.The new campaign features a message to the effect that we might as well go ahead and eat the whales in order to… Continue reading Hands tied and mouths wide open

By Natalie Sit

Ovaries do not prevent females from being competent computer programmers. However, this fall, “a section [of Computer Programming 20] for females only may be offered if there are sufficient numbers.” This quote is straight from the Calgary Board of Education’s registration and course information guide for high schools. As well, if there is sufficient need,… Continue reading Pesky boys out of the question

By Ruth Davenport

I’m so outraged, I’m almost speechless.Almost.It nearly slipped by me that a part of the legislation proposed by the federal Liberals to govern reproductive technology suggests prohibiting surrogate mothers from receiving cash for their services.In a legislation that otherwise hits the mark on curtailing ethically questionable practices such as human cloning, the sale and purchase… Continue reading Ottawa has no place in women’s wombs

By Lawrence Bailey

With declining foreign aid from governments the world over, someone needs to step in to make up the shortfall. That is why not-for-profit agencies like Shelter Now International, a relief group working with refugees in Afghanistan and elsewhere, are so important in restoring hope and enriching the lives of the oppressed and displaced the world… Continue reading Afghan refugees exploited

By Kris Kotarski

George W. Bush is president. His dad was president. Call me old fashioned but I think it’s grand. Following in your father’s footsteps is something not enough people do. Maybe the world would be a better place if more people imitated George W. Bush.My father is a systems analyst for a geophysical company downtown. I… Continue reading Who’s yo daddy?

By Ruth Davenport

Feminism has never been an easy movement to be allied with. If you’re not labelled as an unshaven, bra-burning bitch, you’ve probably been labelled as an angry ball-busting lesbian. It seems people will do anything to undermine both the ongoing battle and the ever present need for women’s equal rights.Tough as it may be to… Continue reading Semantic squabbles a waste of time