By Amanda Hu
The soccer teams of the University of Calgary felt the heat as they admitted defeat in three of their four away games Sep. 7-9. The men’s team faced off against the University of Victoria and the University of British Columbia while the women fought Trinity Western and Fraser Valley University. The women’s game against Trinity… Continue reading Soccer teams subjected to smacking
By Jon Roe
The NFL season has started and, if you’re into placing monetary wagers, it’s time to think about gambling. If you’re like me and need an extra incentive to watch football games featuring awful franchises like the Cleveland Browns, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the Houston Texans, gambling provides a measure of meaning. Plus, gambling can… Continue reading Ramblin’ about gamblin’
By Amanda Hu
The University of Calgary Dino footballsaurs met a close 27-13 loss at the 2007 Kickoff game against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies at McMahon Stadium Sep. 8. The Dinos were confident going into their home opener after destroying Simon Fraser University in their first game of the season 52-14, but their zealousness proved ineffective as… Continue reading Dinos get hustled by the Huskies
Editor, the Gauntlet, Canada’s student aid system needs more than a quick fix. After months of pressure by student groups and NDP MPs, the Conservative government finally relented and has opened its student loan review for public input. Now we must ramp up the pressure to ensure that this review goes beyond mere administrative tweaks.… Continue reading Editor, the Gauntlet
By Julie Bogle
As President of the University of Calgary’s Students’ Union, and on behalf of the student body, I would like to thank all landlords and homeowners who recently responded to our request to make more accommodations available for students. The response over the last several weeks has been phenomenal and a great support in increasing students’… Continue reading SU View: Thanks for the help!
By Randy Cruz
Just recently I happened to receive a call from an agency informing me of the win of a lifetime: a ten-day excursion to the Bahamas, including a tour through Disney World in Florida, rental car, an all-expense paid cruise, inspirational scenery, whales and a series of other bullshit details culminating about fifteen minutes of uninterrupted… Continue reading Zounds! Scams abound!
It is sometime between ten and 11 in the morning and I stand in a crush of people in Chatrapati Shivaji International airport waiting to board a plane, which is now pushing five hours late. Directly in front of me stands a young British couple. Behind me stand four more whose ancestors gave this city… Continue reading Those cheeky bastards!
By Robb Myroon
The first week of school marks a time when every class you go to, the exact same thing happens. Yes, it is the motion of picking through each and every course outline, syllabus, or overview in such gross detail you sometimes wish the professor will actually start teaching the class. However, you’ll soon regret that… Continue reading Cheaters never prosper, and liars go to the library
In recognition of the sixth anniversary of 9/11, two Gauntlet writers looked back on the tragedy and discuss their opinions on how to proceed from here. Lauren-lee Camp begins, I grew up in southern Africa. For most of you it is a mysterious, desolate Kalahari filled with cruelty, starvation and struggle. Though I am of… Continue reading September 11: ‘Never Forget’ or ‘Forgive and Move On’?
Editor, the Gauntlet, [Re: “Administration fails U of C 101,” Editorial Sep. 7, 2007.] As one of the many student volunteers who worked on U of C 101 this past week, I am appalled by the article written about the program in the Sep. 6 issue of the Gauntlet. I understand that in past years… Continue reading U of C 101 all that and a bucket of wings