Editor, the Gauntlet, Re: Campus Quips, Mar. 4, 2004, In my three years of reading the Gauntlet, this was quite possibly the most tasteless thing I have ever seen printed in it. According to the Center for Disease Control, about two in 1,000 college students are infected with HIV. Wouldn’t that make them feel great… Continue reading Campus Quips tactless
Month: March 2004
Prime example of gender tension
Editor, the Gauntlet, I am writing to bring to your attention an incident I experienced on campus on Wed., Mar. 3. 2004. Around 5 p.m., I was in the corridor of the McKimmie Library putting up posters for International Women’s Day. As I was stapling them to the bulletin boards, a male walked by behind… Continue reading Prime example of gender tension
Barski a classic Republican
Editor, the Gauntlet, Re: “Barski taking SU election to review board,” Mar. 4, 2004. Dear Barski, et. al, I wish to congratulate you and your colleagues, over the past few weeks you’ve all proven you would make lovely Republicans. Whining of such a magnitude should never go unrecognized. Stirring up all this election controversy is… Continue reading Barski a classic Republican
Depression feature elevates Gauntlet
By Matt Vines
Editor, the Gauntlet, Re: “Quiet Desperation,” Mar. 4, 2004. With this extremely well-written article, the Gauntlet has elevated itself to a whole new level in the minds of its readership. Though many Canadians have or will suffer from depression, the issue is rarely, if ever, brought up–especially in the media. Your paper has done much… Continue reading Depression feature elevates Gauntlet
Throw the book at Bert
“Boys will be boys.” “Let them play.” “It’s all part of the game.” So many sayings to excuse socially accepted misgivings; sayings we, as Canadians, often use when it comes to our unofficial national sport–hockey. However, an incident which occurred Mon., Mar. 8 cannot be dismissed, overlooked or understated. In a National Hockey League game… Continue reading Throw the book at Bert
Petition for better PSE
By Natalie Sit
A federal lobbying group is looking for your signature, supporting student grants and a dedicated federal payment to provinces for post-secondary education. The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations, the University of Calgary Students’ Union’s federal lobby group, hopes to collect 30,000 signatures for its petition, representing 10 per cent of its membership. The petition will… Continue reading Petition for better PSE
Without a CAUS
By Katie Hobday
The University of Lethbridge Students’ Union has withdrawn from a provincial university lobby group which includes the University of Calgary, because it does not represent students. The Council of Alberta University Students acts as both a networking tool for student unions across the province and as a lobbying coalition. However, its effectiveness has been criticized… Continue reading Without a CAUS
Student off to the Olympics… camp
U of C student and field hockey player Teryn Buna has been selected by the Canadian Olympic Committee as one of two youth delegates to represent Canada at the Athens 2004 Olympic Youth Camp in August. Buna is a first-year Kinesiology student who currently represents University of Calgary in field hockey, sits on the Student… Continue reading Student off to the Olympics… camp
Students give U of C a 7 out of 10
A survey has found U of C students rate the university overall a seven out of 10, with good teachers the most important factor for a quality education. The survey, commissioned by the Students’ Union and conducted by Claros Research, will help the SU decide how to spend $800,000 earmarked for quality initiatives. The biggest… Continue reading Students give U of C a 7 out of 10
AB Liberal leadership candidates debate
The Alberta Liberal leadership race made a stop at the University of Calgary with a debate between the three contenders. Roughly 100 people attended the Sat., Mar. 7 forum hosted by the Young Liberals Association. Dr. Kevin Taft began by outlining what his throne speech would look like, touching on eight major policy objectives. His… Continue reading AB Liberal leadership candidates debate