As anthrax hysteria spreads across North America, a more vicious plague poses a very real threat to mankind. Born following the Peace of Westphalia, the concept of nationalism is among the most destructive forces in society today.Nationalism has more often than not proven divisive and violent, especially in recent history. Factional violence, political assassinations and… Continue reading Scourge of the 21st century
Month: October 2001
Exercising the power of the press
Working for a newspaper opens the door to a whole new world of possibilities. I, and anyone else in the media industry, deal everyday with people who want their stories heard. I’m deluged every morning with a new flood of information–phones, e-mails, faxes–from people who feel it’s information the rest of the world needs to… Continue reading Exercising the power of the press
An unfair and unforgiving reprimand
Taking responsibility for your actions is the one true measure of a human being. It is not the inevitable mistakes that make us unique, but how we choose to handle them. The way we deal with our imperfections determines our worth.Last weekend, three players from the Mount Royal College Cougars hockey team were in a… Continue reading An unfair and unforgiving reprimand
Re: "Peace Against Terrorism"
Editor, the Gauntlet,On the "Peace Against Terrorism" discussion panel last week, representatives from the Muslim, Sikh and Christian communities discussed the need for critical examination of recent events. In particular, they discussed the U.S. attacks, the Afghanistan bombings, and called for peace and understanding as well as an end to all acts of racism and… Continue reading Re: "Peace Against Terrorism"
The most sainted of people
Since September 11, the world has cast a suspicious eye towards anyone of "Middle Eastern descent." Mosques have been burned, Muslims and Sikhs and Hindus have been attacked–apparently some people don’t realize there’s a difference–threats have been issued against Islamic groups and the media is having a field day.While I can understand how some people… Continue reading The most sainted of people
Living and Breathing
Throughout the past four years, Supernal has been harnessing their alternative-rock sound by building a local fanbase through shows like last year’s Bermuda Shorts Day.Supernal proves their weight not only with the standard straightforward alterna-pop songs they are known for, but Living and Breathing, also contains some lighter songs proving the true abilities of this… Continue reading Living and Breathing
Tonight and Forever
By Chris Tihor
For a band that used to play melodic hardcore, Sense Field has made quite a remarkable switch over to emo/rock on Tonight and Forever. The album successfully combines a collection of mellow songs with faster head-bobbing tunes. Just when Sense Field seems like they’ve slowed things down too much, they pick things right back up… Continue reading Tonight and Forever
Editor, the Gauntlet
The following quotation was taken from a memorandum posted in the window of the office of Greg Hovdebo, the Students’ Union Club Committee Chair: “Clubs who did not get office space are asked to only send one delegate to speak to myself or Erin. If your club is without office space, you did not take… Continue reading Editor, the Gauntlet
Universal freedoms
hose asking for the removal of a recent Tibet photo exhibit on campus should probably avoid appealing to a student newspaper for their cause. Last week, an exhibit sponsored by the Calgary Chinese Students’ and Scholars’ Association was displayed in MacEwan Student Centre’s north courtyard. Photographs of Tibetan culture, religion and landscapes made up most… Continue reading Universal freedoms
Even higher learning at MRC
Mount Royal College students have recently increased their access to brain power. On Tues., Oct. 9, MRC celebrated the grand re-opening of their library, completing a renovation project that began last spring. "Students have voted with their seats," declared Director of Library Services Ross Thrasher, pointing out that the renovated study areas have been packed… Continue reading Even higher learning at MRC