By Emily Joyce
The University of Calgary Women’s Resource Centre celebrated its official opening on the third floor of MacEwan Student Centre Wed., Oct. 18., with a buffet lunch, tours of the new space, speakers involved with the project and the community, information booths and cupcakes for dessert. The celebration culminated in a keynote speech, delivered by Global… Continue reading Women’s centre opens
By Amanda Hu
The portrayal of Kabbalah, the practice of Jewish mysticism, has varied greatly over the past few years. High-profile Kabbalah followers like Madonna and Paris Hilton have created a grey area between pop-culture mystical involvement and a true understanding of the practice from a devoutly religious perspective. The roots of Jewish mysticism lie in vigorous study… Continue reading Kabbalah: beyond Madonna and Paris Hilton
A new school year means new students and therefore many awe-inspiring stories about just how dense very drunk people can be. The September Campus Security report tells many of these tales of drunken student mischief. One of the earlier mishaps occurred when 27 students crammed into an elevator in Rundle Hall and proceeded to get… Continue reading The men and women of Campus Security
By Emily Senger
Shanti means peace in Sanskrit, but there were few feelings of peace in MacEwan Student Centre council chambers Fri., Oct. 13. Approximately 40 angry students involved in planning the second annual World University Service Club Shanti Day gathered to rally against a Students’ Union decision. The protest came after the SU clubs committee tentatively approved… Continue reading Clubs funding confusion
Aspiring doctors can put away their pencils. The Medical College Admissions Test will soon be a computer-based exam. As of January 2007 the MCAT will only be offered in a computerized format, following other major standardized tests such as the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). “They’re pretty severe changes,”… Continue reading MCAT exam goes digital
Anyone can submit an original photo to the editor. Drop off your high-resolution black-and-white photo along with your name, contact info, and a brief description including type of camera (Not exceeding 30 words) to room 319 MacEwan Student Centre, or email photo@gauntlet.ucalgary.ca
Making fun of Republicans, their questionable policies, sexual hypocrisy and general evil nature has become so popular recently it’s reached a ubiquity able to challenge confused high-schoolers wearing Che Guevara t-shirts. It’s getting to the point where an entire continent’s political discourse consists of calling President Bush an idiot while quaking in fear at the… Continue reading Justification through legislation
Dear Sexpert, Lately when I have sex with my boyfriend it has been slightly painful. Is there a reason this might be happening? Is there anything I can do? Sex can be painful for a variety of reasons. First, you should be aware of the amount of lubrication you body is producing. If your body… Continue reading What a pain in the uterus!
Classes, study, sleep (if you’re lucky), repeat. If this is what your university experience looks like right now, this article is about to save your sanity. With the Students’ Union (SU) there are countless ways to break this monotonous cycle. For those who have little time to spare, there are opportunities that take only a… Continue reading SU View: Why aren’t you involved yet?
By Ryan Pike
Martin Scorsese’s 1980 film Raging Bull opens with washed-up boxer Jake La Motta practicing his lounge act in a dressing room. La Motta’s desperate grasp at extending his 15 minutes of fame fails and the rest of the film chronicles La Motta’s life, acting as both a fall-from-grace tale and a criticism of fame’s fleeting… Continue reading Getting freaky for fame a shame