Do you like it when somebody steals your fries? No? Neither do I, especially when it’s a dirty, disease-riddled bird.I was having lunch on the Den patio recently when a chickadee flew up and took a french fry out of my hand. Not from the table, not from the plate, but from my hand. That’s… Continue reading Dirty Den bird writes a cheque his ass can’t cash
Month: August 2002
The latest, greatest anti-depressant
Last week, Gauntlet columnist Ruth Davenport analyzed the findings of a New York State University report on the psychological effects of exposure to semen on women. Despite our respect for Ms. Davenport’s critical abilities, we in the AP department arrived at a slightly different conclusion. The study found that women exposed to semen are happier.… Continue reading The latest, greatest anti-depressant
2002 Calgary Folk Music Festival
I have my wristband, my pen, my notepad, and my hat. I’m cursing myself for forgetting sun block, which is unforgivable for a pasty white boy like me. Otherwise, I’m ready for the 2002 Calgary Folk Music Festival.Thursday night’s openers, the Brothers Cosmoline from Toronto, sound like Bob Wills or early Lyle Lovett. They came… Continue reading 2002 Calgary Folk Music Festival
In other news…
By Вen Li
Expect to see a convoy of moving office stuff this weekend as the Registrar’s Office and the Admissions Office move Trailer C of the ATCO trailer-park, located between Science B and the ICT building. According to officials, the 40-year-old Library Block is having a mid-life crisis and will be in physical rehabilitation for five months.The… Continue reading In other news…
Food Services scales back
By Вen Li
Students and staff will lose two food vending establishments due to under use. The Garden Bistro in the Administration Building and the Oak Room in Scurfield Hall will be converted into academic space this fall."We had too many operations providing service to people in those geographical regions," said Food Services General Manager George Thomson. "There… Continue reading Food Services scales back
Commissioner remuneration
During the Students’ Legislative Council meeting on Tue., July 23, Academic Commissioner Gavin Preston brought forward the issue of commissioner remuneration.Currently, vice-presidents and the president discuss the pay in a confidential process. According to su President Matt Stambaugh, they try to ensure equitable remuneration."I think the system is fair, but there is always room for… Continue reading Commissioner remuneration
Cheap imported cigarettes: deals or duds?
By Вen Li
A new website offering cheap cigarettes is targeting University of Calgary students. Posters advertising the site have been spotted on campus since Mon., July 29.The website, which registered its domain name on July 24, 2002 under a Calgary address, sells cartons of cigarettes for US$24.99–34.99 each, half the price at the SU Stör."I would be… Continue reading Cheap imported cigarettes: deals or duds?
Be nice at the Info Commons
By Nicole Kobie
Ever get frustrated in the Information Commons by messy eaters, loud talkers and ringing cell phones? If so, a new Students’ Code of Conduct is being created just for you. The code was designed by Students’ Academic Assembly and the Library, in response to many complaints at the Information Commons main desk.According to Head of… Continue reading Be nice at the Info Commons