By Sarah Malik
A curious scene was playing out underneath the dining table in Lahore, Pakistan. A man had his feet intertwined with that of an overweight woman in her fifties, his wife. Her shalwar rode up and exposed her dark-haired legs, a typical sight in Pakistan. She laughed at his amorous advances, turned toward him, and the… Continue reading The “elusive” female orgasm
By Ryan Cheng
Editor, the Gauntlet, I have started to notice the lack of water fountains in the newer buildings on campus. Some of the older buildings like Earth Science and Math Science have water fountains on every floor, although not very good ones. The university should upgrade the older water fountains, such as the ones in Earth… Continue reading Letter: Student parched
Editor, the Gauntlet, Clubs on campus are formed by students with like-minded interests to perform services for the university community. Campus Pro-Life is a Students’ Union club but neither does it serve our community nor does it represent the views of students. Firstly, if your service to the community needs to be protected by double… Continue reading Letter: Already aware of genocide, thanks
By Emily Senger
The World University Service Club has been planning their Shanti Day since July. The aim of the event is to showcase the eight United Nations millennium development goals to combat poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation and discrimination against women, while raising some money for the University of Calgary student refugee program at the same… Continue reading Editorial: Shanti Day shenanigans
Derek Fudesco, bassist and founding member of Pretty Girls Make Graves, has a lot to say about change. This shouldn’t be surprising to anyone familiar with the recent history of the eclectic five-piece from Seattle. Between the release of 2003’s critically acclaimed the New Romance and their latest, Élan Vital, released in April, Pretty Girls… Continue reading Digging graves for pretty girls
From a city not known for its burgeoning country music scene comes the Montreal-born Angela Desveaux, whose debut album Wandering Eyes helps break the stereotype. As calming as yoga without the flexibility and sweat, Angela Desveaux instantly puts listeners at ease with her twist on country-light, making it mainstream friendly. Fusing country music with indie… Continue reading Spun: Angela Desveaux
By Robin Ianson
Ian Kelly’s Insecurity is the debut album from this young Montreal singer/songwriter, and unlike many artists who are indie for the sake of being indie, Kelly is the real deal. Recorded at his house using money he borrowed from his mother, Kelly plays every instrument on the album and penned all the songs. Kelly ostensibly… Continue reading Spun: Ian Kelly
Hippies, hemp clothing reeking of incense and marijuana, sticking it to the Man, and the evolution of rock and roll. Usually, the first thing that comes to mind with the mention of these phrases is the ’60s. With the release of Kasabian’s Empire, we see a collection of music embodying exactly what made ’60s psychedelia… Continue reading Spun: Kasabian
Huun-Huur-Tu’s latest CD is already number one on the charts of Tuvan throat-singing from the autonomous republic of Tuva, federal subject of Russia. In fairness though, it might also be the only album on the charts of Tuvan throat-singing from the autonomous republic of Tuva, federal subject of Russia. This most recent album from the… Continue reading Spun: Huun Huur Tu
These days, the requisite for a rock band is learning four power chords and having long hair. Anyone who wants to get into the field of Tuvan throat singing, though, would need some bizzare wonder-twin power to make themselves a human didgeridoo, or maybe some other musical instrument that’s hard to pronounce. Even the Mongolian-derived… Continue reading Singing with the larynx