By Andréa Rojas
After experiencing U of C sorority life first-hand, I am comfortable asserting that although the institution of the sorority is theoretically predicated on the principles of eternal friendship and unconditional love, it is implicitly rooted in the three tenets of sexual identity construction, image and power. It’s not fair to extrapolate my experience to apply… Continue reading Why I left a U of C sorority
By Remi Watts
The preeminent cultural critic Antonio Gramsci matter-of-factly pointed out that the most significant hindrance to social betterment is neither corrupt corporate/bourgeois government nor looming fascism. Rather, the most sizeable obstruction keeping society from realizing higher potentials is the menacing force that is indifference. Gramsci states: “I hate the indifferent . . . Indifference and apathy… Continue reading “I hate the indifferent . . .”
The most recent edition of the Gauntlet newspaper [Nov. 17, 2011] has an extremely offensive comic on the last page. The “Network Admin” comic depicts a man sitting in a cauldron being boiled alive and in the caption it states “I ain’t even mad.” That man is the fifth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Arjan Dev… Continue reading Letter: Gauntlet comic extremely offensive to Sikhs
The quest for free speech at the University of Calgary might not be settled for a while. After four years of battle between two students who were charged with non-academic misconduct by the U of C, Keith and Steven Pridgen, and university administration, a freedom that most students think is their right is still threatened.… Continue reading Editorial: Under threat – free speech on campus
The University of Calgary outdoor centre hosted a bouldering tournament on Nov. 19 called “Old Man Pete’s Bouldering Competition,” named after a living bouldering legend. Climber Corey Im [shown] placed fifth in the men’s expert category. Congratulations to former photo editor Sydney Stokoe, who placed first in the women’s intermediate category.
For the second week in a row, the University of Calgary Dinos football team took part in a blowout. Unfortunately for the boys in red, this time they were on the losing end. Coming off an impressive Hardy Cup victory over the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, the Dinos prepared all week — and really,… Continue reading Football squad outed by Laval, again
The University of Calgary Dinos football squad had a phenomenal year, with a near perfect season and their fourth-straight Hardy Cup. They faced off in the Mitchell Bowl against the Laval Rouge et Or, who ended the Dinos’s season in a heartbreaking loss on Friday. Despite the loss against Laval, the team had a powerful… Continue reading Hurl awarded Canada West defensive player of the year
By Taylor McKee
There seem to be common words that remain relevant regardless of the sport — consistency is one. After a two-game series over the weekend with the University of Brandon Bobcats, the University of Calgary Dinos men’s volleyball squad are faced with the humbling task of regrouping as a .500 squad before heading out on a… Continue reading Dinos look to volley season
On Dec. 1, 2011, roughly 300 people will sit down to a meal in the Health Sciences building. Of these 300, 37 will be enjoying a generous steak dinner with multiple side dishes. The remaining 263 will have in front of them a modest portion of a vegetarian meal, similar to that which sustains around… Continue reading Medicine students raise awareness about poverty
U of C president Elizabeth Cannon looks on as the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, former Governor General of Canada and human rights activist, stopped by the university of Calgary to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Nov.1. Jean was the 27th Governor General and Commander in Chief of Canada from 2005 to 2010.… Continue reading Michaëlle Jean receives honorary degree