Back when Saturday Night Live was good, Dana Carvey had a great character in the "Grumpy Old Man." The gist of the aged and crusty octogenarian was that he embodied our stereotypes of old people; aged and crusty. Things were better way back when when I was young etc. My car was rear-ended over the… Continue reading Video killed what radio star?
Month: September 1999
Throw off your chains
"So comrades, come rally. And the last fight let us face The Internationale unites the human race."Dear fellow prisoners of want:Happy belated labor Day. What did you do Monday to help destroy the outdated imperialist dogma that perpetuates the economic differences in our society? I must sheepishly admit to not doing my part to rattle… Continue reading Throw off your chains
It’s a small world
By Erin Maduck
At 10:00 a.m. on the morning of August 17, I was rudely snapped into reality by my clock radio. During those first few moments of consciousness my mind was overwhelmed with a large number of "significant" thoughts. How was I going to pay for my books this fall? How much longer before my Ford Thunderbird… Continue reading It’s a small world
Welcome to the technology age, Jesus
By Еvan Osentоn
Want to play God? With a knowledge of the right places to go, a few clicks of a mouse button, and perhaps a less than-ideal sense of morality, you might just be able to. Instant ordination is now available courtesy of the ever-finding-ways-to-surprise internet. Your ministerial powers could include the ability to perform marriages, grant… Continue reading Welcome to the technology age, Jesus
The killer costs of living
Editors, the GauntletRe: “The hunting,” Aug. 12, 1999Robert Wright’s article on the cost of living for students in Calgary should raise an outcry in protest to a provincial government that believes the economic system will take care of everyone.Alberta’s relative wealth implies the existence of a mythical umbrella that protects everyone from financial hardship. Instead,… Continue reading The killer costs of living
Slick production, poor content
Package 1: The left eye brow raises in uncertainty. The host’s slow, contemplative gaze turns from contestant to computer and back again."Could you repeat the question?""Most of North America is watching this program right now becausea) There’s nothing better on;b) The host is fiendishly charming; (cue laugh track and coy chuckle from host)c) Viewers want… Continue reading Slick production, poor content
Manditory fees not so democratic
By Dave Teeuwen
When you enroll in a full time or part time program at the U of C, you automatically become a part of the Student’s Union. You are not given a choice; you are simply added to their membership and made to pay a pre-determined amount ($33, plus $20.75 in anomalous fees). This primarily funds the… Continue reading Manditory fees not so democratic
Cheaters always win
A couple of months back there came to my attention a general E-mail inquiry concerning the question "why do people cheat?" This query was prompted, in its particulars, by the apparent admission of some member of the us women’s soccer team that she had indeed ‘cheated’ in order to win the championship game. I write… Continue reading Cheaters always win
Reno off target
If you try to quit smoking, it would be silly to pretend that cigarettes do not exist. In the words of one reformed smoker, "you need to have a cigarette in your hand and simply not want to smoke it." It is from this vantage that Canadians look to our southerly neighbor, the us, and… Continue reading Reno off target
Beyond 101
Hey big roller, I’ve got some odds for you on the next school year. Looking for a good bet? It’s all right here, baby. Right here. See, in my wisened state-imbued through years of study at this institution-I know certain things are inevitable in a school year. Certain things happen every year that piss us… Continue reading Beyond 101