The tuition double-bump saga continued as Premier Ralph Klein commented publicly last week that the provincial government will attempt to aid students affected by such an increase, just days after Advanced Education Minister Dave Hancock said students should plan ahead in the event such an increase happens.The so-called double-bump is a potential 13 per cent… Continue reading Tuition increase still undecided
Month: November 2005
Federal PSE cash windfall
New post-secondary promises on the federal front this week offer hope for increased spending on the system, but critics say the announcements come as a last ditch Liberal effort to buy votes. The announced “mini-budget” came as part of Finance Minister Ralph Goodale’s second Economic and Fiscal Update, and included new plans to invest more… Continue reading Federal PSE cash windfall
SU View: The President’s Challenge is now the Student Initiative
This year Shannon O’Connor (Academic Commissioner) has taken it upon herself to resurrect the President’s Challenge. The challenge was initiated in 1995 to receive student input on how to improve the quality experience at the university. Some previous challenge ideas include the locker assignment system, computer courses for students and a U of C text… Continue reading SU View: The President’s Challenge is now the Student Initiative
Default rules, Gauntlet lowers standards
Editor, the Gauntlet,[Re: “Default wins by default” article, November 3, 2005] I am writing in regards to your recent article on Default. I think they are an incredible band and people should stop ignoring them just because they’re Canadian and sound slightly like Nickelback. The Gauntlet is much too opinionated for their own good and… Continue reading Default rules, Gauntlet lowers standards
The Students’ Union responds
Editor, the Gauntlet,[Re: “Fascism holds sway in foodcourt” November 10th 2005] Editorials of high quality are a product of valuable investigative work. Unfortunately, the author of this article failed to search for the truth when reporting about the incident in the food court, and jumped to false conclusions that were based on emotion rather than… Continue reading The Students’ Union responds
American binary commandos invade the Internet
Merriam Webster declared “blog” the most looked-up word of 2004, evidencing the fact that everyone, their mom, and at least three of their four Pomeranian terriers have some form of marked interest in the Internet. But at what cost? It seems–as with their attitude to almost every other thing important to somebody somewhere in the… Continue reading American binary commandos invade the Internet
Yacowar and his legacy
By Jon Roe
Maurice Yacowar founded the Gauntlet in 1960, replacing a monthly mimeographed single sheet with a 16 page weekly paper. Soon following the creation came the controversy–Yacowar was suspended for an ill-received editorial attacking the unquestioned institution of Remembrance Day and finally banned for a literary issue containing the words “He came into her, and it… Continue reading Yacowar and his legacy
Smoking excuses
Editor, the Gauntlet Smoke from a handful of crushed marijuana leaves and some paper that is mixed with the air of a well-ventilated venue is harmful to your health? If anybody believes that then I have a bridge I would like to sell them. It is not about health and it never was about health.… Continue reading Smoking excuses
Democracy is pro-choice
By John Hadden
Editor, the Gauntlet,[Re: “An abortion of democracy” November 3, 2005] I am writing to say how much I enjoyed Sara Hanson’s article, “An abortion of democracy.” [The article detailed] a documentary that was completely shot by students who interviewed the citizens of Calgary in many locations. I am glad to see the Gauntlet addressing the… Continue reading Democracy is pro-choice
Bush defenseless
By Fiona McLean
Editor, the Gauntlet[Re: “In defense of Bush” November 3, 2005] Thank you so much for opening my eyes to the plight of George W. Bush. Little did I know what psychological torture the beloved president was enduring for the mistakes others made after Hurricane Katrina.I really appreciate how you stick up for the little man… Continue reading Bush defenseless