Ramblin’ about gamblin’

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’

Dinos get hustled by the Huskies

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

By Jordan Bonner

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

SU View: Thanks for the help!

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!

Zounds! Scams abound!

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!

Cheaters never prosper, and liars go to the library

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

September 11: ‘Never Forget’ or ‘Forgive and Move On’?

By Ændrew Rininsland

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’?