Jean Chrétien’s tenure as Prime Minister is nearing its end and I, for one, will miss him. No, I’m not kidding. Although I have been a Calgarian since birth, and disdain for everything Liberal has been drilled into to me since the nep (get over it people), the truth has somehow gotten through the filters… Continue reading A farewell to Chrétien
Month: September 2003
Another take on same-sex marriage
By Greg Ellis
My emphatic objection begins at the outset of the article as Jankovic writes “I believe institutionalizing same sex marriage would be an extravagant measure to take in the name of equality. It is a step that goes beyond the realm of rights and goes into recognition”.Rights and recognition are inherently inextricable and in fact complement… Continue reading Another take on same-sex marriage
Oxford redefines marriage
By James Keller
Marriage n. 1 the legal or religious union of a man or a woman The above definition currently sits, and has sat for quite some time, in the Canadian Oxford English Dictionary. It is lauded by those determined to preserve the current definition of marriage, pointed to as proof the institution should be limited to… Continue reading Oxford redefines marriage
Canadian Idol reflections
By John Leung
It’s not every day a showdown between an unknown waiter from Kingston, Ontario and a wedding singer from Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia could incite so much excitement. Ryan Malcolm is the first ever Canadian Idol after 3.3 million votes and countless jammed phone lines. Televisions from Victoria to St. John’s were tuned to ctv on… Continue reading Canadian Idol reflections
Not reflective of the Whiskey
I am writing with regard to the ad for the Whiskey Nightclub which appeared in the Sept. 4 and 11 issues of the Gauntlet. The ad depicts a young woman wearing a vest with a button on it. The button contained a statement which unfortunately offended a number of Gauntlet readers. Our ads are created… Continue reading Not reflective of the Whiskey
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
To be honest, I didn’t quite know what to expect from these guys when I was handed the CD–cracked-out sadistic metal or more tie-wearing, pop-rock Avril guppies. To my glorious surprise, it was neither. This California-based trio, known for their dark, mood-inspired rock, live up to their reputation. The release of their 2003 album, Take… Continue reading Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Madlib
By Alan Cho
Listening to Shades of Blue, you can imagine the alarming, growing grin on the face of Madlib as he rummages through the entire Blue Note catalog. His deep love for jazz can be heard in every track during his loose narrative on one of jazz’s most prolific labels.This isn’t purely a remix album, where a… Continue reading Madlib
Small Brown Bike
By Sarah Stryk
It’s hard to find an album that can both help you wake up in the morning and put you to sleep at night. With its heavy and fast beats and melodic and passionate lyrics, Small Brown Bike’s The River Bed is capable of both. Small Brown Bike’s third full-length album is an impressive step for… Continue reading Small Brown Bike
Frank Black and the Catholics
It almost seems pointless to review this CD in the wake of the news the Pixies (Frank Black’s previous and significantly more influential project) are reuniting. Black’s work with the Pixies has always overshadowed his solo efforts, and Show Me Your Tears won’t do anything to slake the thirst of parched Pixies fans. The songs… Continue reading Frank Black and the Catholics
Micro Maureen
To say Micro Maureen would fit in with much of the early ’90s alternative crowd is a bit of a backhanded compliment. While it’s nice they can remind the listener of anyone from Jane’s Addiction to Econoline Crush and a healthy dose of Glueleg (as Micro Maureen features former members of the band), it would… Continue reading Micro Maureen