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Woe is wheels for cyclists at McGill with new no bike zone on campus

By Erin Shumlich

Biking is lobbied as an eco-friendly means of transportation which provides accessibility, convenience and a great way for students to lose that freshman 15. Although Calgary’s urban sprawl and the looming winter months make year-round cycling a difficult quest, biking remains a way many students commute. With many calling the city’s the transit system unreliable… Continue reading Woe is wheels for cyclists at McGill with new no bike zone on campus

The Dynamic Duo: Meanwhile in Montreal…

By Jared Book

MONTREAL (Canadian University Press, special to the Gauntlet) — Jessica Zelinka had a smoked meat sandwich worth of success at last weekend’s Canadian Interuniversity Sport track and field national championships–she brought home five gold medals and a silver–but, fittingly, it was the very last victory of her CIS career that she cherished most. “I didn’t… Continue reading The Dynamic Duo: Meanwhile in Montreal…

All that glitters isn’t Gilchrist

By James Keller

The Students’ Legislative Council was wrong in imposing censure on Students’ Union President Jayna Gilchrist Tue., Mar. 20. But the president performed worse. The motion to censure, brought forward by external commissioner Jim Bailey, was apparently sparked by Gilchrist’s absence to attend a screening of Discordia that same evening. The film examined the conflict at… Continue reading All that glitters isn’t Gilchrist

SU President Jayna Gilchrist censured

By Natalie Sit

Students’ Union President Jayna Gilchrist was censured by student leaders due to her conduct and lack of leadership in a unanimous vote. External Commissioner Jim Bailey brought the motion forward at the Tue., Mar. 30 Students’ Legislative Council meeting. Gilchrist was not at the meeting as she was helping at the SU’s screening of Discordia,… Continue reading SU President Jayna Gilchrist censured

SU Reviews: President Jayna Gilchrist

By Вen Li

The President of the Students’ Union is expected to lead both the SU executive and students at large. This includes lobbying on behalf of students, making important decisions with their input, and representing University of Calgary students to the outside world. The president must also guide elected student representatives toward both individual and organizational goals,… Continue reading SU Reviews: President Jayna Gilchrist

McGill gets new principal

By Вen Li

Dr. Heather Munroe-Blum was installed as McGill University’s first female principal and vice-chancellor on Mon., Mar. 10. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada; the president of the National Assembly of Quebec; and the mayor of Montreal attended the ceremony.Munroe-Blum served as vice-president research and international relations at the University of… Continue reading McGill gets new principal

Vigilance over the digital landscape

By Nathan Dyck

Everybody has heard of the threat “hackers” and “crackers” pose to people using the Internet. Those who use the Internet to conduct business are aware their credit card numbers or personal e-mail may be intercepted by net-savvy crooks bent on disrupting trade or stealing from bank accounts. Security companies spend millions of dollars broadcasting this… Continue reading Vigilance over the digital landscape

McGill Daily closed

By Еvan Osentоn

In a move criticized as illegal, politically motivated and an assault on the free press, the Student Society of McGill University locked staff at the McGill Daily out of their office Friday Aug. 4, claiming the paper’s lease had expired. The dispute rests largely on what weight an implied or "tacit" lease, enforced by good… Continue reading McGill Daily closed

Gallup, Gill and Riad keys in Dino wins

By Garreth Reeder

In the presence of such legendary University of Calgary players Richard Bohne and Craig Newman, the Dinos finally played up to their potential Saturday night, beating Regina by 19 points. Too bad they weren’t there on Friday. The Dinos won both games against Regina, 78-65 and 94-75 respectively, but showed much more spirit and poise… Continue reading Gallup, Gill and Riad keys in Dino wins