By Chris Blatch
So you’ve woken up from a long night at the Den and cannot remember the past 12 hours. You do not know where you are, maybe not even who you are. This is not uncommon, and by following the simple steps below, you should be able to survive the ordeal. Step 1: Stay calm Many… Continue reading Chris Blatch’s guide to the morning after
Blatch is an intriguing candidate for the presidency, but in this year’s race, all the candidates are “intriguing,” and “intriguing” is another word for “unprepared” or “inadequate.” Blatch is obviously intelligent, but his campaign is admittedly very hasty. He is a candidate of frustration–he is angry at the current SU for trivializing student concerns, so… Continue reading President: Chris Blatch–Unqualified
Chris Blatch is an idealistic candidate. With campaign pledges to fight for GST-free textbooks, more affordable student housing and reduced prices in SU-run businesses, while simultaneously launching new and improved media campaigns against the provincial government, Blatch shows a determination to improve student life. Unfortunately, the devil may be in the details. Although each of… Continue reading President: Christopher Blatch
By Chris Blatch
The University of Calgary’s Downtown Campus opened its doors Sept. 13 in an area that both City Hall and the U of C have admitted has a less than stellar reputation. The new campus in the west end of downtown is expected to revitalize the area and drive down crime, however concerns remain that little… Continue reading Downtown Campus now open
By Chris Blatch
Alberta’s booming economy is lacking knowledge, according to an Albertan advocacy organization. Public Interest Alberta is hosting three public forums across Alberta to discuss post-secondary education. The public forums are part of PIA’s campaign It’s Time to Invest in Post-Secondary Education, which includes a 2006 survey of Alberta students and their parents. The findings of… Continue reading Public group urges change in PSE
By Chris Blatch
What are the arguments for gay marriage? 1) That it is an arrangement between consenting adults; 2) It is an issue that is private, as it does not harm anyone else in society (the old Trudeau defense); and 3) What place is it for the government to stand between two people who love each other… Continue reading The comfort zone
By Chris Blatch
Effective last week, last call has been pushed back from 12:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Thursdays at the Den. Rejoice! Last call was originally changed on Jan. 10, 2002 from 2 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, and until 1 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The 2002 change was made due to the multitude… Continue reading Den last call pushed back to 1:00 a.m.
By Chris Blatch
With the recent passing of Alberta’s Lieutenant-Governor, Canada’s constitutional monarchy has reemerged into the media spotlight. But why, in this day and age, do Canadians need a monarchy? Most Monarchists faced with this question retreat to the old standby response of “tradition”, which is just as weak as many of the attacks on the Crown.… Continue reading The Canadian Crown: no mere relic
By Hugh Geiger
Editor, the Gauntlet, Re: “Good citizens don’t vote,” Oct. 21, 2004, Chris Blatch tries to argue that he was only acting as a responsible citizen when he chose not to vote in the recent municipal election. He fails to mention that, as a citizen, he could have placed a blank ballot in the ballot box.… Continue reading Good citizens should…
By Chris Blatch
Every time we have an election of any sort (municipal, provincial, federal, etc.) we are bombarded with local news stories of the “average citizen” and their view of the election. Invariably at least one of the people will give the old cliche :”It’s our right as citizens to vote!” and usually the other cliche: “If… Continue reading Good citizens don’t vote