Month: March 2012

By Matthew Parkinson

After watching John Carter, it’s difficult not to feel underwhelmed and disappointed. Here is a film that has been in on-and-off production since the 1930s, is based on a well-received novel, eventually was given a $250 million budget, and has the director of WALL-E and Finding Nemo at the helm. The resulting film is a… Continue reading Film review: John Carter

By Tamara Cottle

On the surface, race no longer appears to be an issue in North America. People of colour are respected and sometimes idolized while occupying many positions of authority in society, including some of the highest offices in government. Taking a closer look, however, reveals things about our culture and even our own thoughts that aren’t… Continue reading Race on trial in Calgary

By Crystal Gleeson

If you happen to be 30 years old and are reading this while seated at your parents’ kitchen table, mid-spoonful of your mom’s delicious meatloaf, don’t be offended if you identify with the “loveable-loser” protagonist in Jeff, Who Lives at Home. I’m going to point out the obvious here and tell you that this movie… Continue reading Jeff, Who Lives at Home may be you

By Andrea Llewellyn

Calgary does not have a long history of supporting the LGBTQ-Ally community, but the University of Calgary is making up for lost time. With 2011’s highly successful Pride Parade, featuring Naheed Nenshi as the first Calgarian Mayor to be Parade Marshal, Calgary is coming out as a progressive city. The university has been a leader… Continue reading Coming Out Monologues open closets at U of C for third time

By Eric Mathison

When historians look back on the early years of the 21st century, it’s likely that they will conclude that humanity waited too long to address environmental problems. They will also point out, as we are already aware now, the longer the Earth’s degradation continues, the more extreme the solution will have to be. In February,… Continue reading A different solution to environmental problems

By Sarah Dorchak

While we have been busy with midterms, exams and the ridiculous kony scandal, little attention has been paid to the Feb. 20 incident in Afghanistan, where five soldiers were caught burning copies of the Qu’ran. Outrage and riots ignited in response, leaving at least 30 Afghans dead and over 100 wounded. Now, in this past… Continue reading Two wrongs don’t make either of you right

By Usman Rizwan

“If you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice. Say that I was a drum major for peace. I was a drum major for righteousness. And all of the other shallow things will not matter,” said Martin Luther King Jr. There has recently been… Continue reading I have a quote

By Remi Watts

Females everywhere, rejoice! The cultural arbiters have loosened the shackles and chains, allowing a little more body mass to fit into fashion’s cuffs. Curves and full-figures may finally be welcome in the hallowed halls of fashion, health and beauty. But there are a few conditions: don’t get too curvy, and you damn well better be… Continue reading Curve appeal

By Gauntlet Editorial Boar

In July, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will make its debut in Alberta. ufc, the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world, will host a fight at Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21. The Saddledome can accommodate roughly 20,000 people, and is expected to be sold out for the event. Calgary is consistently in… Continue reading Editorial: Calgary’s ultimate failure

By Michael Grondin

The Students’ Union representatives for the 2012-2013 school year have officially been selected. Student votes went a long way in this close contest, in which over 5,700 students hit the polls. Here are the winners.For SU president, it was a race between Hardave Birk and Matt McMillan. Birk proved successful, grabbing only four per cent… Continue reading SU election winners