By Kurt Genest
I have a confession to make. A couple of years ago, I stopped to listen to what Campus Pro-Life had to say at their annual Genocide Awareness Project display. Over the course of about half an hour, I was treated to an articulate and convincing argument as to why Canada needs abortion laws. None of… Continue reading Stop playing games with abortion
I’m a sucker for tradition. At the end of every school year, the Gauntlet Editor-in-Chief takes the opportunity to regale readers about life as a student nearing (hopefully) the end of their academic career. What have I learned in the past five years? That it is important to stand up for what you believe in… Continue reading Parting shots
In addition to damaged journals, the library has also discovered that many texts have gone missing during the move. Students’ Union vice-president academic Alyssa Stacy said the school blames the unnoticed theft on an inferior tracking system in the MacKimmie, a problem that will be fixed in the Taylor Family Digital Library. “Because they have… Continue reading Taylor Family Digital Library to close for three months
Although most of Calgary is experiencing spring-like temperatures, little over a month ago a cold snap caused havoc throughout the city, especially at the University of Calgary. Burst pipes caused flooding at the U of C’s Health Sciences campus at Foot Hills Hospital and in the new Taylor Family Digital Library, resulting in what Campus… Continue reading U of C journal collection all wet
With the federal election only a few weeks away, the Gauntlet spoke with several candidates running in the University of Calgary’s riding of Calgary West. The Students’ Union is holding a candidate forum April 14 at noon at MacEwan Student Centre for the nearby riding of Calgary Centre North. Rob Anders Conservative Party Rob Anders… Continue reading Candidate profiles for Calgary West
By fall 2012, the University of Ottawa may allow members of the opposite sex to share rooms in all residences across campus. Right now, the U of O has two apartment-style residences that house two-to-four individuals in each complex where students can live with people of the opposite sex. The U of O Students’ Federation… Continue reading U of O looks into same-sex rooms for residences
By Kaye Coholan
The faculty of nursing’s simulation lab is set to acquire two new high-fidelity mannequins for students to poke, prod and practice on, thanks to recently announced funding from the province. A $300,000 grant from the ministry of advanced education and technology will be used to enhance the University of Calgary’s Clinical Simulation Learning Centre, which… Continue reading Bringing health care challenges to life
By Amy Badry
Old electronics — computers, cell phones and other hardware — cause health and environmental concerns if not recycled properly. The University of Calgary sends its obsolete electronics to be recycled, but where do they go after that? U of C associate director of supply chain management and distribution services Dave Miners said computers and electronics… Continue reading Recyclables’ cycle may end in landfill
By Jacob Finn
One University of Calgary student’s struggle with alcoholism while studying abroad and his return to sobriety. After seven months living in Scotland for my exchange at the University of Glasgow, my life had become a very dark place. Addiction is a progressive disease, which means it gets worse every day. In 2010, I spent most… Continue reading You can’t have light without darkness
If you like music, you’ll like Aubrey’s Shindig! On Monday afternoon’s from 4-6 p.m., Aubrey McInnis takes to the air for two hours of auditory bliss. With over 15 years experience as a music journalist, she does all the heavy lifting for you — all you have to do is tune in. The Gauntlet: How… Continue reading CJSW Profile: Aubrey’s Shindig!