Month: March 2007

By Chris Beauchamp

In a stunning turn of events that bodes ill for all involved, the University of Calgary independent student newspaper elected to replace their two top editors with inexperienced candidates this week. Current photo editor Chris Tait will replace outgoing–and outstanding–editor-in-chief Chris Beauchamp at the helm of the U of C Gauntlet, while news assistant Katy… Continue reading New Gauntlet editors poised to take the reins

By Sara Hanson

After almost five-years of deflecting media criticisms, University of Calgary vice-president external Roman Cooney is nearing the end of his term. Since chief development officer Gary Durbeniuk’s term is also due, U of C president Dr. Harvey Weingarten established an advisory committee, which includes administrative, faculty and student representatives, to review both Cooney and Durbeniuk’s… Continue reading Top U of C admin reviewed

By Emily Senger

Student leaders are decrying federal government cuts that could mean 6,000 fewer student jobs across the country this summer. The cuts were part of the Conservative government’s redesign of the Liberal-created Summer Career Placement Program, which allows employers to apply for funding to hire students for the summer months. The redesign–renamed the Canada Summer Jobs… Continue reading Feds slash summer work programs

By Todd Andre

A small group of masked Tibetan protesters scaled the downtown Chinese embassy Sat., Mar. 10 to drape a banner from the roof denouncing the anniversary of China’s 48-year occupation of Tibet. About 60 Calgarians gathered at the corner of 10 St. and 6 Ave. to commemorate the 1959 Tibetan people’s peaceful uprising and the enduring… Continue reading Calgarians march for a free Tibet

By Emily Senger

A University of Calgary international student and his nine-months-pregnant wife are struggling to get their lives back on track after an apartment fire last month left them and approximately 50 other international students homeless. Engineering master’s student Herish Danbey lost everything in a fire in the Suncourt Place apartments the evening of Fri., Feb. 24.… Continue reading Apartment fire leaves international students homeless

By Katy Anderson

The Students’ Union is currently 30 per cent over their travel budget, totalling an amount over $8,000. Major costs included travel to unforeseen locations, two unplanned conferences and bringing an extra commissioner to the Canadian Alliance of Students’ Association conference in Ottawa. “When you’re budgeting for things you never know the locations of conferences,” said… Continue reading Trips acrosss Canada put SU over travel budget

By Emily Senger

Renovations to three residence buildings constructed for the 1988 Winter Olympics have been delayed, much to the disappointment of students. Renovations to Brewster, Castle and Norquay Halls were planned for this summer, but have been postponed for at least a year due to a combination of factors including difficulty hiring a contractor and an extended… Continue reading Summer residence renovations postponed

By Natalie Vacha

Iran’s nuclear development has made headlines all over the world, but while the furor over nuclear escalation continues, an ongoing human rights issue in Iran is drawing condemnation. The University of Calgary is speaking out against the Iranian government’s practice of denying Bahá’í students access to university because of their religious affiliation. “It’s particularly galling… Continue reading U of C condemns denial of education to Bah·íÌs

Anyone can submit an original photo to the editor. Drop off your high resolution photo along with your name, contact information and a brief description including type of camera (not exceeding 30 words) to room 319 MacEwan Student Centre or email photo@gauntlet.ucalgary.ca.

By Jeff Clemens

Sierra Leone has some of the richest exports of any country, including diamonds, iron and bauxite, and yet is considered by the United Nations to be the poorest nation in the world. This is largely due to the exploitation of Sierra Leone’s resources by foreign interests sending all profits abroad, leaving the small African nation… Continue reading Online Exclusive: Movie Review: Empire in Africa