By Jeff Kubik
We are at the height of a roaring variety show. Big band percussion meets limousine after limousine as their bloated, wealthy passengers waddle down the red carpet amid the crush of fans and flashbulbs. On stage, The Triplets of Belleville sing while act after bizarre act is introduced. A Fred Astaire look-alike is consumed by… Continue reading The French mafia, kidnapped cyclists and frogs
By Jeff Kubik
Is there something to be learned from the noble carrot? Wisdom is flaky pastry? Can you find salvation in an eclair? Enter the kitchen of Antonin Carême–if you don’t elevate your consciousness, you can at least be assured a good meal. For those uninitiated in one of Calgary’s most famous puppet theatre companies, rest assured:… Continue reading Spiritual cookery and the French Revolution take the stage
Bill Hurley is a key member of the Dinos men’s basketball team. He has never scored a single point because he has never played a single minute in a game. Bill is the team water boy, but don’t let his humble title fool you. Bill’s most important job on the team is boosting morale and… Continue reading Hats off to Bill
Last weekend was a stormy one for the Dinos men’s basketball team, and not just because of the snow. The Dinos were welcomed in Regina Thu., Jan. 29 by the arrival of a major blizzard which caused the postponement of Friday night’s game until Saturday afternoon. "We prepared for Friday," said Assistant Head Coach Wayne… Continue reading Travelling woes for men’s basketball
By Russ Dyck
The Dinos women’s hockey team tied the first place team in the league. Think about that. The second last team, with a record of 4-9-2-1, faces the Grant MacEwan Griffins, with a record of 15-1-2, and they tie? Whoa! Good on ’em.Roughneckin’‘All hail Kaleb Toth! Fri., Jan. 31 against the Colorado Mammoth he scored five… Continue reading ‘Necks and breasts
The Canada West swimming championships in Victoria, B.C. Jan. 23-25, ended with a small defeat for the Dinos swim team. They lost this battle to, yes, the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, falling 80 points short of their arch rivals. The battle was minor, but not without many great individual Dino performances. Chad Murray scooped… Continue reading Swimmers second
By Jeff Kubik
Twenty-three-year-old U of C student Jennifer Connolly isn’t used to interviews quite yet which is, in a way, appropriate. After two years writing for the Gauntlet, I’m still not quite used to giving them. “It’s kind of scary,” admits Connolly. “I’m afraid I’m going to say something stupid.”I assure her not to worry. As a… Continue reading From school to the stage
Hopefully, some lucky students were able to pry themselves away from books and computers last weekend and get out into the Rockies. In addition to a few rowdy beer nights, a deserted bar and a whole lot of beef jerky, the snow conditions were some of the season’s best.Fortress was a balmy-10 Fri., Jan. 30… Continue reading Attention: cheap thrills in the Rocky Mountains
By Katie Hobday
A referendum question on academic travel could see students paying less. The academic travel levy, according to the description given by the Students’ Union, “[helps] fund clubs and individual students attend conferences and other events of an academic nature.” Individuals can be granted a maximum of $200, while groups can get up to $1,000. Currently,… Continue reading Academic travel question
By Alan Cho