We buy things every day. We spend and we consume. You are a consumer of many products but have you ever considered the impacts you have as a consumer? Do you ever think that the jeans you bought might contribute to slave labour? That the paper you use causes deforestation and increases corporate control? We… Continue reading Credit not approved
Month: November 2000
Can it, covergirl
Poor body image is one of the leading psychological hindrances to women’s progression in modern society, which comes as no surprise considering the messages sent by most of today’s influential social standard setters–specifically, popular fashion magazines. Beauty sections in these publications call attention to numerous minor imperfections, causing women to focus on their most minute… Continue reading Can it, covergirl
President White becomes Sugar Daddy
Treats with Toby is here. Much like Cookies with Cleary and Slurpees on South, you go to the Students’ Union President’s office (located in the old clubs area in MacHall 209) on Mondays from 1-2 p.m., Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. or Fridays from 10-11 a.m. Once there, you will be able to meet with the… Continue reading President White becomes Sugar Daddy
Have you ever seen an 18-year-old whine?
By Rhia Perkins
There’s a disturbing trend here at the university, one that could affect your education and mine. The plague seems to be striking students of all ages, sexes and nationalities. You don’t have to be afflicted with the disorder to suffer its consequences, and everyone is at risk. I’d be surprised if you hadn’t experienced it… Continue reading Have you ever seen an 18-year-old whine?
Aborted democracy
By Nicole Kobie
As any junior high choir teacher can tell you, you don’t get harmony if everybody sings the same note. You also don’t get change, or protection of minority rights.Many people think democracy is about majority rule. An election or an issue comes along, and whoever cares enough to vote, does. Whatever candidate gets the most… Continue reading Aborted democracy
BSD, make way for SPD
By Ian Thorner
The Gauntlet editorial board decided this week to ignore the always tempting federal election–and for a claque of chattering liberal arts fairies, this was no small feat. Truth be known, we crave this weekly opportunity to cram our bias and unfounded opinions down your throat. But this week we relented, instead devoting this space to… Continue reading BSD, make way for SPD
Don’t call me a jock, you yuppie
A fellow Gauntlet staff member made the unfortunate mistake recently of telling me he hates kinesiology because he hates sports.I promptly took offence on behalf of kinesiology majors everywhere and proceeded to re-educate him as to the true nature of this field of study. I enthusiastically refuted his claims that kinesiology majors are muscle-bound apes… Continue reading Don’t call me a jock, you yuppie
VP Op/Fi defends SU on move
By Matt Lauzon
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "SU cowardly, says irate reader," Nov. 9, 2000 Let the record show that the SU has not flip-flopped on anything. The SU office renovations are not at the expense of the new club space in any way. It has been our intention all along that the clubs would be moved into… Continue reading VP Op/Fi defends SU on move
Students need a vote
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Students want the franchise," Nov. 9, 2000 I was pleased to read in the Gauntlet that some progress is being made at making students VOTING members of Faculty Promotions Committees. This very positive change has been a long time coming, and Mr. Porco of the Students’ Union is to be commended… Continue reading Students need a vote
Men’s Hockey
By Еvan Osentоn
After disappointing losses in Winnipeg two weeks ago, the University of Calgary men’s hockey team was looking to get back to its winning ways with a home-and-home series last weekend against the University of Lethbridge.Friday’s action took place in Lethbridge where the visiting Dinos team went in search of their fifth win of the season… Continue reading Men’s Hockey