Month: October 2007
The Great Campaign Riff
Loathe as we are to admit it, we at the Academic Probation section of the Gauntlet are aware that we hold in our bosom a sacrosanct and ancient duty, an oath to society as old as our democracy itself. We, as journalists, are the ones who must stand up and be total dicks when the… Continue reading The Great Campaign Riff
Stumbling to victory!
Last year, the furthest corners of the Interwebs were explored by this column using the revolutionary technology known as StumbleUpon. Often amusing, frequently frightening and seldom boring, the user-driven results of StumbleUpon provided hours of entertainment for people who would otherwise have to do productive stuff like study, or pay attention in class. Fortunately, the… Continue reading Stumbling to victory!
SU View: How would you spend $1.4 million?
By Julie Bogle
When I started university four years ago, I was bright-eyed and ready to conquer anything that crossed my path. I had an older sister and two older brothers who had gone to U of C, I had stayed in rez before, and I had even travelled 3 hours to see Bad Religion play in Mac… Continue reading SU View: How would you spend $1.4 million?
Stoned is the way of the walk…
By Ryan Kelly
The other night, some close friends of mine were smoking a marijuana joint outside of a bar. A plainclothes bouncer outside tipped off another bouncer inside and my friends were informed that the bar has a strict anti-drug policy. They weren’t allowed back inside to finish their drinks. All of this is a bit surprising.… Continue reading Stoned is the way of the walk…
The Nobel prizes are still needed
As another pleasant fall slides into an awful and cruel winter, the kids prepare for Hallowe’en, their parents prepare to ignore another local election, a bright light shines as the Nobel Prizes are handed out. But should they matter? The first prizes were awarded in 1901, the result of a large endowment left by Alfred… Continue reading The Nobel prizes are still needed
Give us shelter! …Please?
Once upon a time, the chosen people journeyed westward in search of riches and a better life, away from their eastern oppressors. The West would give the chosen people a new start, promise of fortune and a place to lay the foundation for the family homestead. Cities boomed, and eventually busted. While the chosen few… Continue reading Give us shelter! …Please?
Calgary’s congestion causes clash
By Ryan Pike
It’s often said that municipal government affects our day-to-day lives more than any other level of government. One of the hottest hot-button topics in the past few elections has been transportation. The City of Calgary is responsible for maintaining roads, infrastructure and the public transit system. The mayoral reign of Dave Bronconnier has been one… Continue reading Calgary’s congestion causes clash
Editorial: Unelect Dale Hodges
By Jon Roe
It’s October and the winter winds are starting to blow. Thankfully this year, the bitter cold weather is not only a sign of the changing seasons but also of a potential change in leadership with the Mon., Oct. 15th civic election almost upon us. In Ward One, encompassing the far-reaching territory from the west boundary… Continue reading Editorial: Unelect Dale Hodges
Gauntlet Sportspinions
Baseball is a game for the brave–or rock stars, if you take into account the drugs. There are few other major North American sports–except, maybe, boxing, if that is still considered as such–that pitch its heroes so lonesomely into individual battle with one another. The batter risks taking an errant, sometimes intentional pitch to the… Continue reading Gauntlet Sportspinions