By Remi Watts
The plethora of possibilities that comprise gender identity and gender expression — and the recognition and acceptance of sensitivities of such a spectrum — is critical in shaping Canada as a progressive, positive and nurturing nation. In accord with such notions, it is intuitive that Canadians with alternative or non-traditional gender expressions or identities —… Continue reading Transgenders and transsexuals have rights too
Although I’m not usually surprised to see the sex scandals of politicians making headlines, this week had a different ring to it: the focus of two such stories was on women, not men. From huge feminist protests in Italy, to a much quieter suggestion of a sex strike in Belgium, women’s bodies have become contested… Continue reading Political sex can be a useful tool
By Ricky Hon
I think back to those eternal words, “I have a dream,” spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963, and reflect on whether that dream has been realized. It doesn’t take much reflection to come to know it has not. As February is Black History… Continue reading Election results don’t mean an end to racism
By Jocelyn Hunt
This past week, one of the daily polls on The Globe and Mail’s website was “Valentine’s Day makes me want to . . .” with the dominant response being “do nothing — it’s a consumer holiday and I won’t buy into it.” This answer received about 65 per cent of the 5,246 votes. This is… Continue reading Valentine’s Day and consumerism
It’s the classic call of all voters: we want more stuff, but we don’t want to pay for it. Last week Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, on a visit in Toronto, mentioned the possibility of raising the Goods and Services Tax by one per cent for Calgarians. The money collected would go toward arts and culture… Continue reading A penny taxed is still a penny
No one has ever argued that the use of nuclear power is risk free, but the focus has long been on preventing disasters directly related to active power plants. Meltdowns and fires are the focus of safety efforts as they can have disastrous consequences, as demonstrated by the Chernobyl disaster. Over time, through diligence and… Continue reading Into Eternity raises questions for the ages
Mike Aron Tod graces the radio every Thursday with bundles of folk, blues and rock on his show Mind Folk’d (pun intended). Mike plays everything from classic Woodie Guthrie and Bob Dylan to contemporary artists like The Burning Hell and Calgary Local Chris Gheran. Gauntlet: How did you get involved? Mike Aron Tod: Over the… Continue reading CJSW Profile: Mind Folk’d
This is a big week for Newfoundland’s sweethearts Hey Rosetta! Their third full-length album dropped on Feb. 15 and its release has already set off a new wave of comments about the band’s similarity to Canadian juggernaut’s The Arcade Fire. While always a compliment, it’s quite daunting for the Newfoundlanders to be compared to the… Continue reading The Seeds have been
Set in the late 1950s, L’Illusioniste follows a magician as he struggles to remain relevant in an age of rock music and cinema. His desire to secure work brings him out of France and to rural Scotland, where he meets a young girl who bcomes convinced he is truly magic. She follows him to Edinburgh… Continue reading Aging medium meets aging magician
By Alicia Ward
While the rest of the University of Calgary looks forwards, the Drama Department is often focused on the past. This year alone, the Drama Department will show two main stage plays that debuted long before they graced the University Theatre’s stage — one of which is the upcoming production of King Lear. The director of… Continue reading Plenty to Lear at