The last Gauntlet issue of the school year is when the outgoing editor-in-chief is supposed to cry his or her heart out or, rather, do one final hoorah. Usually, I’m not big on sentiment, but, in order to keep with tradition, brace yourselves for an utter spewing of my heart. This is a rare moment… Continue reading Parting shots: Let loose a little
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Critical mass
The Alberta government doesn’t care about students. Premier Alison Redford made this very clear when the 2013 provincial budget decreased the University of Calgary’s operating budget by 7.3 per cent. After the budget was announced, her approval rating dropped by 26 percentage points. This particular cut came as quite a shock because Redford had promised… Continue reading Critical mass
Makeup and masculinity
Women always have the option of accentuating their features with makeup. Before a night out at the bar, I make my eyes pop with a little eyeliner and tint my lips for fullness. Although I’m confident with my body and how I look, I always feel better — even though I might not necessarily look… Continue reading Makeup and masculinity
Stigmatizing the blues
Canadian mental health care is abysmal. On May 8, 2012, Canada’s first-ever national mental health strategy was released by the Mental Health Commission of Canada after five years of research, including consultations with thousands of people. This is a good first step, although long overdue, but Canadians have yet to see the benefits of its… Continue reading Stigmatizing the blues
Critical concerns about MacHall kitchens
MacEwan Student Centre is the heart of the University of Calgary. An average of 30,000 people eat, study or socialize in MSC every day. With 20 food vendors, three restaurants and two convenience stores, MSC is a lifeline for U of C students. Health and safety standards need to be met in a building as… Continue reading Critical concerns about MacHall kitchens
A taste of Bitter Medicine
Bitter Medicine: A Graphic Memoir of Mental Illness is essentially what its title suggests — the impact it has on those who read it, however, expands far beyond the book’s pages. The deeply personal graphic novel tells the true story of a family struggling with the harsh realities of schizophrenia. By chronicling the family’s 30-year… Continue reading A taste of Bitter Medicine
Infidelity: it’s okay, sometimes
Infidelity is breaking the physical or emotional promise made to a significant other. If infidelity in a relationship or marriage is so taboo and unthinkable in most circles, why is it so common? And, more importantly, what does it mean? The idea of ‘cheating’ exists in every realm of life, and is something all university… Continue reading Infidelity: it’s okay, sometimes
U of C tennis club courts success
Twenty years ago, the University of Calgary tennis team fared well against the best talent in the nation. Established in 1989, the team was a tennis club to be feared, with both the men and the women racking up western championship titles. The Dinos also proved to be tough competition against American teams — they… Continue reading U of C tennis club courts success
U of C students get help with registration
Registering for the proper courses can be difficult for new university students. Over the spring and summer, high school students that are newly accepted to the University of Calgary must begin planning their degree. On May 14, New Student Registration Assistance opened to help new students transition from high school to university. A team of… Continue reading U of C students get help with registration
Night to remember for the Dinos
“I have won with people in this room. I have lost with people in this room. I went to war with people in this room,” said Reid Jorgensen from the University of Calgary men’s hockey team, addressing a crowd of varsity athletes, coaches and staff at the 45th annual Night of the Dino on April… Continue reading Night to remember for the Dinos