Month: June 2012

Photo Contest: Escape into the thoughts of the clouds

Every month the Gauntlet hosts a photo contest. This month’s winner was Bonnie Chuong’s photograph, “Escape into the thoughts of the clouds.” “We all have our ways of escaping reality, and the vastness of the sky is where our dreams take flight. The emphasis in this self-portrait is the dove, who is free just like… Continue reading Photo Contest: Escape into the thoughts of the clouds

PLEIADES keeps things fresh

By Laura Bardsley

The Alberta College of Art and Design is not only a purveyor of fantastic artists and their creations, it also brings like-minded people together in a creative, supportive environment and then helps them reach their full potential. PLEIADES is a perfect example of this phenomenon, although many others can empathize with Nyssa Brown and Joleen… Continue reading PLEIADES keeps things fresh

Spun: Sorry

By Taylor McKee

Sorry manages to have earworm catchiness and grit on the same album, sometimes all in one song. Scuzzy bass riffs, distorted vocals and standard rock composition all mesh in a powerful and impressive release from this unique Calgary band. To call the tracks on Mazes simply low-fi doesn’t do them justice, as that label is… Continue reading Spun: Sorry

Prepare your bike, Sled Island is here

By Sean Willett

Although people might not always see it, Calgary is a beautiful city. Despite complaints, it is difficult to dismiss the city’s best features: plentiful green spaces, a growing music scene and wonderful inhabitants. All of these things are brought to the forefront during Calgary’s festival season, where the best parts of the blossoming city are… Continue reading Prepare your bike, Sled Island is here

Federal budget proposes changes for research, industry

By Riley Hill

The proposed 2012 federal budget, expected to pass with the current Conservative government, focuses new funding primarily on research and development projects. The budget plan, presented on March 29, aims to encourage innovation and growth in more profitable sectors of the economy, with large sums of public money being spent on technological development within the… Continue reading Federal budget proposes changes for research, industry

Stem cell research finds new answers

By Emily Ng

New advances in stem cell research have been made at the University of Calgary. U of C professors Derrick Rancourt and Roman Krawetz have developed a bioreactor that produces stem cells efficiently. Rancourt and Krawetz have collaborated since 2006, and in 2008 began actively pursuing new technology that would generate pluripotent stem cells in greater… Continue reading Stem cell research finds new answers

The U of C may have made illegal donations

By Michael Grondin

The University of Calgary may have made illegal political donations estimated at just under $10,000. The investigation into the donations, which may have been indirectly made, is still ongoing. Progressive Conservative lawyer Joseph Lougheed purchased pc fundraising tickets on behalf of the U of C over time. This created a sum of about $4,500 of… Continue reading The U of C may have made illegal donations