Month: January 2000

Environmental concerns spill over into next century

By Cameron Baughen

The shelf life of "the millennium" is well past, but there is at least one issue that was lost in all the hoopla. Over the last 1,000 years the human race has advanced from a relatively non-industrial, though far from benign, existence, to one which affects every living organism on the planet. Whether you are… Continue reading Environmental concerns spill over into next century

EU puts arms sales above reason

By Brian Low

Indonesia is in the news again. Believe it or not, the island nation is experiencing numerous ongoing problems, mostly related to ethnic violence, unauthorized militia activity, and threats of a military coup. In the midst of all this, the European Union lifted its ban on arms sales to Indonesia. This is perhaps not the best-advised… Continue reading EU puts arms sales above reason

Is it the SU’s responsibility to support your habit?

By Amanda Affonso

Yet another smoking space on campus will soon see closure. The Black Lounge will close so that bigger, better, more profitable services can be provided for students. (If you can’t tell by now, I’m somewhat pissed off by this). Let’s take a look at some points from last week’s slc Viewpoint on the Black Lounge:… Continue reading Is it the SU’s responsibility to support your habit?

American gentry fight like pigs to amuse idle rich

By Collin Gallant

Political commentator Gore Vidal once compared US presidential elections to the Grammy Awards; both get little interest from outside of the industry and both are too self-congratulatory to be taken seriously.With our Southern neighbours gearing up for another go-round of baby kissing some frightening realities have arisen.The level of gentry among serious contenders is more… Continue reading American gentry fight like pigs to amuse idle rich

Secret tuition deal kills school spirit dead

By Editorial

Life at the U of C is pretty halcyon.People drift through halls, classes happen, and exhaust fills the sky as students split at quittin’ time. It’s a rare occasion that students show any other side to themselves than overwhelming haste and apathy… and that time should be rapidly approaching.And so, with this year’s BoG meeting… Continue reading Secret tuition deal kills school spirit dead

"Do you call art ‘art’ just because you hang it on a wall?"

Editors, the Gauntlet, Quite soon after my arrival at the university, I noticed something that pleased me. When you drive down University Drive you may have noticed a large concrete octagon, just before the exit for 16 Ave. West. At first I thought nothing of it, and was not sure exactly what it was, but… Continue reading "Do you call art ‘art’ just because you hang it on a wall?"

Dinos stomp Spartans

By Kevin Rothbauer

At the beginning of the season, the University of Calgary’s new women’s volleyball coach was excited and full of optimism. It was his first season as a university head coach and he was eager to teach his new team what it takes to win at their level. No one thought it would be easy for… Continue reading Dinos stomp Spartans