As the holiday season approaches, the real question on everyone’s mind isn’t ‘do they know it’s Christmas?’ but rather, ‘who’s due to release a best-of compilation?’ Among the many is Bryan Adams, who releases what seems like his millionth career retrospective with Anthology. A two-disc affair, Anthology displays Adams at his best (“There Will Never… Continue reading Spun: Bryan Adams
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Ministry of advanced education paves way for tuition increases
By Chris Adams
Student lobby group Council for Alberta University Students (CAUS) released documents from the ministry of advanced education Thursday morning, revealing plans to open a submission process for post-secondary institutions to apply for tuition increases known as market modifiers. Market modifiers are faculty-specific increases in tuition based on the perceived value of certain… Continue reading Ministry of advanced education paves way for tuition increases
U of C professor helps NASA prevent potential asteroid impact
By Chris Adams
Asteroid Bennu is scheduled for 78 potential impacts with Earth between 2175–2199. Scientists don’t know when, where or even if the asteroid will hit our planet, but a University of Calgary professor is trying to find out. U of C geoscience professor Alan Hildebrand is part of a NASA-funded mission to study Bennu dubbed Operation… Continue reading U of C professor helps NASA prevent potential asteroid impact
Calgary protesters rally for Gaza on Friday for the fourth week in a row
By Chris Adams
Hundreds of pro-Gaza protesters gathered outside city hall to demonstrate against Israel’s invasion of Gaza — Operation Protective Edge — on Friday, Aug. 1. The previous two protests saw over 1,000 attendees. Hamas and Israel have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire, which is set to end Thursday, August 7. Over 1,800 Palestinians and over 60… Continue reading Calgary protesters rally for Gaza on Friday for the fourth week in a row
CJSW turns up signal this month
By Chris Adams
Your favourite campus radio station is getting some exciting upgrades this year. CJSW boosted their signal from 4,000 to 18,000 watts in July and are working on a new website that will automatically podcast all of their shows. Station manager Myke Atkinson said the wattage boost will improve their signal across the city. “There are… Continue reading CJSW turns up signal this month
Discussion of sexual assault still needs work
By Chris Adams
The language we use to discuss sexual violence needs to change. Removing stigma overnight is impossible, but changing the way we discuss sexual assault is a positive step. On campus, thanks to the Consent Awareness and Sexual Education club and the Students’ Union, security alerts issued by Campus Security now include a disclaimer stating that… Continue reading Discussion of sexual assault still needs work
Shambhala returns for psychedelic forest romp
By Chris Adams
Shambhala Music Festival has built a reputation as Western Canada’s top destination for electronic music over the course of 16 summers. Nestled on a ranch in the Kootenay mountains, Shambhala brings 10,000 people an hour’s drive south of Nelson on the second weekend of August. What started as a party thrown for friends on a… Continue reading Shambhala returns for psychedelic forest romp
PC leadership hopeful Ric McIver talks about his bid for the Premiership with the Gauntlet
By Chris Adams
Three provincial politicians have battled for the Progressive Conservative leadership since Allison Redford resigned as Premier this spring. The Gauntlet first interviewed candidates Jim Prentice and Thomas Lukaszuk. We finish our candidate Q&A series with leadership candidate Ric McIver. As Calgary-Hays MLA, McIver has served as minister of transportation and minister of infrastructure since assuming… Continue reading PC leadership hopeful Ric McIver talks about his bid for the Premiership with the Gauntlet
The results are in. . .
By Chris Adams
Every year, the Students’ Union surveys students on a range of issues, from performance and funding to favourite campus events and media (the Gauntlet scored second behind CJSW. We’re content with that). The SU uses these results to help with policy decisions, and overall, they found that students are quite happy with their performance. Nearly… Continue reading The results are in. . .
Puppy-room 2.0 coming to campus
By Chris Adams
The dogs are back in town. Students will once again get the chance to unwind with monthly pet-therapy sessions every month in That Empty Space this upcoming year. Although this is pet-therapy, don’t expect to play with animals other than dogs. The Students’ Union will partner with Pet Access League Society, a Calgary-based pet-therapy organization,… Continue reading Puppy-room 2.0 coming to campus