By David Paul
Will Smith has always been an innovator; with DJ Jazzy Jeff they were one of the first ever presented with a Grammy for Best Rap Performance. The Fresh Prince was an actor/rapper long before Samuel L. Jackson needed to add credibility to movies staring rappers turned actors. If you’re looking for songs about bitches, blunts… Continue reading Spun: Will Smith
One day after returning from a press tour of Europe and two days before beginning a concert tour of Canada, Ron Sexsmith is trying to enjoy his brief time at home. Unfortunately, he’s also doing a full day of interviews with media from across his home country.“Europe was just really full-on and I had really… Continue reading Everything you wanted to know about Sexsmith, but were afraid to ask
By David Kenney
Usually Ron Sexsmith is a lyrically introverted, bashful guy. An offer to co-write with Elvis Costello scared him. Content alone, the humble singer/songwriter writes his simple songs of insecurity, longing and delicate moments for himself, on his own time. That is, until recently. Watching Canadian jazz chanteuse Diana Krall on TV inspired Sexsmith to do… Continue reading The Whereabouts of Ron Sexsmith
By Guy Smith
Jocelyn Hunt, columnist for the Gauntlet at the University of Calgary, argues in her Jan.13 column that unions in Canada have lost their purpose. I disagree. Hunt correctly states that unions introduced wage minimums, improved working conditions and won the battle to give employees (union or not I must add) the 40-hour work week. While… Continue reading Letter: Unions still have a purpose
By Chris Adams
A bill proposing controversial changes to public sector pensions, including those affecting University of Calgary support staff, left the Alberta legislature last week and will enter a public hearing process for review over the summer. Bill 9 — also known as the Public Sector Pension Plans Amendment Act — drew criticism from union workers and… Continue reading Public- sector pension bill removed from legislature
By Tendayi Moyo
Members of women in Leadership are inviting students to take part in a discussion on the role of men in feminism. The club will host Men and Feminism, a night dedicated to dialogue on the subject. “My hope for this event is that we can deal with the word feminism,” said Fiona Rumohr, vice-president public… Continue reading How do men fit into feminism?
By David Bray
The 2013 National Football League season commences on Sept. 5. Gauntlet sports writers Marshal Wolff and David Bray got together to discuss the some key talking points coming into the year. Which team is your dark horse for this year? Marshal Wolff: For me, it’s the Kansas City Chiefs. I know they tied for the… Continue reading Head-to-head: NFL preview
Every year, Calgary plays host to an astoundingly diverse array of festivals and events designed to show off the amazing people who call the city home. These events celebrate different cultures, art forms and interests, and are a clear display of the amazing diversity found in this city. However, despite this wide array of festivals,… Continue reading If you build it, they will come
By Emily Ask
After years of tossing around ideas for a television show, Aaron Kerr and Scott Lutley, both 23 and recent University of Calgary graduates, finally put their ideas into production last summer. Using mainly their own money, equipment and circle of friends, the webseries 2219 was born. The series follows the life, love and drama of… Continue reading You’re invited to 2219
The last month proved to be very good for several Dinos football players. With the season wrapped up, it might seem that all would be quiet, but this was not so. Four players found themselves receiving good news and special honours. Three Dinos players featured on a list of top CFL draft prospects released in… Continue reading Parker to play in Shrine Game