Month: June 2012

By Laura Bardsley

With the Calgary music scene growing larger every year, it is not surprising that there has been an influx of young musicians growing in popularity. What is surprising, however, is the type of music that has spurred these new artists into creating their own work. These influences are not the classic rock, boy band, hard… Continue reading Young rockers set to trash Sled Island

By Alicia Ward

Imagine what it would be like to have a concert in your living room: just you and a few friends gathered around a performing musician, enjoying an intimacy not found anywhere else. Gallery House Concerts attempts to capture that closeness, offering a chance for people to enjoy the performances of talented musicians in the coziness… Continue reading Home is where the concert is

By Kristyn Pelletier

For the past six years, Sled Island has been the meat of Calgary’s summer festival sandwich, giving opportunity and inspiration for audiences and artists alike to sink their teeth into. Newcomers to Sled Island, however, may find the larger-than-life festival a bit daunting at first glance. Most Sled Island veterans, or ‘Sledders,’ would agree that… Continue reading Advice from a Sledder

By Sean Willett

During the six days of Sled Island, music reigns supreme. With hundreds of bands playing at venues across the city, it is the most visible and dominant part of the festival. Yet, the extent of music’s reach does not lie solely within the realm of its own medium — the films of Sled Island are… Continue reading The melodious films of Sled Island

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

This editorial (see photo) was originally published in the Gauntlet on July 15, 1993. We, the current editorial board, decline to comment on whether or not we agree with the content of this piece. We do, however, commend our predecessors on using “drunk-guy-vomitting-all-over-his-once-a-year-cowboy-vest-on-a-C-Train-witnessing” in a sentence. Well done. This lovely editorial was brought to our… Continue reading Editorial: Yee-fucking-haw.

By Michael Grondin

More than 100 University of Calgary students took part in developing a completely sustainable home for the Solar Decathlon competition in Washington, D.C. in September 2011. On June 6, 2012, the U of C’s multi-disciplinary Solar Decathlon team was awarded the Emerald Award for their work and environmental contributions. The Alberta Emerald Foundation, an organization… Continue reading Team awarded for sustainable practices

By Michael Grondin

A student’s engagement outside the classroom can define their entire university experience. But some students, especially new ones, may not be aware of how to get involved. The Office of Leadership and Student Engagement is working on a project called My First Six Weeks, which aims to provide insight into the many opportunities at the… Continue reading Video testimonials showcase student experience

By Michael Grondin

If students need to dish out extra dough for university, many agree that the money should enhance their experience on campus, and they should have more of a say in what they are paying for. Non-instructional fees have been used by the University of Calgary to cover costs that go beyond the classroom. Some of… Continue reading Fees need transparency, says Birk

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

The demo for the video game starts on an unusual note — a man with his face covered walks into a desert encampment, holding the body of a wounded combatant. He shouts for help and three Middle Eastern men rush to his aid, their voices laced with concern for their injured comrade. As they lead… Continue reading Editorial: Not so new era for video games

By Alex Hamilton

An NHL scout’s traditional toolkit includes a reliable car, a good pen and a tolerance for countless hours on rough roads and in seedy hotel rooms. They are anonymous to the public when they succeed and often have to find a new employer when they fail. The job is a classic love-of-the-game cliche, perhaps romantic… Continue reading Hockey talent below the surface