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

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

By Chris Beauchamp

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

By Chris Beauchamp

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

By Tara Campbell

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

By Garth Paulson

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