By Emily Senger
Month: August 2004
Editor, the Gauntlet: smoking madder-er
By C. Burns
Editor, the Gauntlet, Re: “Smoking madder,” Aug. 5, 2004 Assuming that every part of Darcy Padula’s letter is true, the essential points of the editorial to which she or he responds remain. Regardless of whatever statistic the anti-smoking side deploys this week (interesting that the percentage of smokers declines when smokers should join the majority,… Continue reading Editor, the Gauntlet: smoking madder-er
Election bylaws: change with care
By Вen Li
On Tuesday, the Students’ Legislative Council once again could not approve election bylaw amendments, but this time for lack of quorum rather than for political bickering. The current election bylaws, for better or for worse, have been the most durable piece of legislation known to the SU, withstanding a dozen amendment attempts in the last… Continue reading Election bylaws: change with care
Want to quit smoking?
By Gauntlet
Your Doctor. Definitely the first person you should ask for help, your doctor can assess your health and recommend the strategies best suited to you.The Drug Store. Can’t handle it cold turkey? Don’t fret. Over-the-counter nicotine patches, gum, and prescription-only nasal spray are available to soothe your nic-fit freakouts.U of C Counselling Services. Located in… Continue reading Want to quit smoking?
Election bylaws too restrictive says U of C Law Dean
By Dale Miller
Proposed revisions to the SU’s election bylaws may not be unconstitutional, but according to a constitutional law expert they are too restrictive to political speech. “Political speech is the most important form of speech,” said Dr. Patricia Hughes, Dean of the University of Calgary Faculty of Law. “Any restrictions have to be carefully justified, they… Continue reading Election bylaws too restrictive says U of C Law Dean
Hacked by a pro
By Вen Li
Despite the recent arrest of 18-year-old German Internet worm writer Sven Jaschan in early August, e-mail users at the University of Calgary continues to be the target of thousands of infected e-mail messages daily. Most of the infected messages carry variants of the Netsky and Sasser worms–both Jaschan’s creations–which have been used by rival groups… Continue reading Hacked by a pro
CJSW and Slurpees
CJSW in negotiations… still Another round of negotiations are underway between CJSW and the SU regarding the station’s operating agreement. The major issue slowing the project revolves around the inability of the SU to sign an operating agreement with the station longer than ten years. CJSW has asked for a 25 year agreement. Although both… Continue reading CJSW and Slurpees
Blueprint for a green campus
The University of Calgary is moving forward with broad new environmental sustainability initiatives, though specific proposals remain undefined. U of C Vice-President of Finance and Services Mike McAdam commissioned Campus Infrastructure to start an ongoing report examining sustainability issues. According to Steve Dantzer, Director of Campus Infrastructure, the first report outlines eight focus areas for… Continue reading Blueprint for a green campus
Nhojj
Someday Peace Love and Freedom shines with a vision often missing in today’s society. A sense of disintegration which seems to have incapacitated us, like freedom songs of the past left with nothing but a paucity for their artists’ ideals. But alone in your car on some isolated road, you can still hear the echo… Continue reading Nhojj
Eugene Ripper
At first glance, Eugene Ripper’s new CD The Ballad of Black’s only saving grace seems to be Billy Ficca, drummer of legendary New York band Television, appearing on several tracks. But, Ficca is not the star here, as that distinction is reserved for Eugene Ripper himself who has managed, against all odds, to create a… Continue reading Eugene Ripper