Sinking in quick sand as season washes away

By Carly McKay

With their perennial rivals, the University of Alberta Golden Bears, rolling into town last weekend, the Dinos men’s volleyball team knew they had to bring their ‘A’ game to the court. Facing the defending Canadian Interuniversity Sport champs early on in the season is a huge measuring stick for the struggling Dinos as they tried… Continue reading Sinking in quick sand as season washes away

Hockey dogs better than hockeysaurs

By Crystal Wong

Head Coach Scott Atkinson wanted consistency from his Dinos men’s hockey team. Despite some strong outings and individual efforts, the Dinos have not yet won three games in a row. They had a chance to achieve that goal with games against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Nov. 18-19. “We have a good bunch of guys… Continue reading Hockey dogs better than hockeysaurs

Show some respect

By Shari Ingalls

Editor, the Gauntlet, Last Friday, I saw something that disturbed me. I saw a clear case of vandalism and lack of respect from one group or individual toward another. I am referring to the vandalism of the Campus Pro-Life club’s display in the clubs’ display case. Many stickers were pasted to the outside of the… Continue reading Show some respect

Don’t Digitize, best recognize

By Robin Wylie

Editor, the Gauntlet,[Re: “Digitize your life OneNote at a time,” November 17th, 2005] I was amazed by the incredibly interesting article that was written on Microsoft OneNote. I can’t wait to see this week’s article on new food sensations now found at AW.I certainly hope that the Gauntlet was paid for this obvious advertisement masquerading… Continue reading Don’t Digitize, best recognize

Corporate piracy

By Greg Ellis

“A government’s view of the economy can be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”– Ronald Reagan, 40th US President, Republican On Wednesday, November 9th, 2005 the captains of America’s oil industry stepped foot in US congress… Continue reading Corporate piracy

Censoring stupidity

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

The Campus Pro-Life club would like you to get angry. They’d like you to rip down their posters and confront them publicly. They’d like to be able to call the police when somebody vandalizes their graphic photos equating abortion with historical atrocities. More than anything, they’d love all of this to happen in front of… Continue reading Censoring stupidity

Private info or no beer

By Eric Klotz

Privacy intrusion of ID scanners at nightclubs has recently come under scrutiny. The Alberta Privacy Commission recommended that Paul Vickers, owner of Penny Lane Entertainment, stop his employees from scanning patrons’ driver’s licenses. The Privacy Commission’s non- binding recommendation stems from a complaint from then University of Calgary law student Nyall Engfield. “In March of… Continue reading Private info or no beer

Wellness on the web

By Topher Armand

Students at the University of Calgary have a new online resource for their health related concerns.The Wellness Guide is a website where students can have their questions answered without the embarrassment of asking a parent or worse, a peer. With sections devoted to nutrition, sexual health, stress, fitness and academic success, the guide adds comedy… Continue reading Wellness on the web