By John Chase
Editor, the Gauntlet, Hilarious to read Ændrew Rininsland’s column “Legalize By 2010.” [Apr. 2 Gauntlet]. I am a 74-year-old American not holding his breath for legalization in 2010. We simply have too far to go. Consider that decriminalization is being touted as a way to free police resources to go after “kingpins.” We Americans should… Continue reading Letter: A lesson worth re-learning
Self-exiled writers on a journey of social progress. A Malaysian legend in a quest for truth. A man’s transformation from civilian to soldier. These are some of the performances the School of Creative and Performing Arts has to offer in the 2014-15 season. As the Centre for Performing Arts on campus, the school features dance,… Continue reading School of Performing Arts announces 2014-15 schedule
By Ashton Chugh
The National Basketball Association’s 2013–14 season is underway. Gauntlet sports writers Ashton Chugh and Suneil Sachdeva have answered the most pressing questions about the next 1230 games. Will the Miami Heat capture their third consecutive championship? Would this put them on the same level as the last two teams to do so (Kobe Bryant’s Lakers… Continue reading Head-to-head: NBA season preview
Two students from the Schulich School of Engineering are attempting to invent a new sport by reimagining the medieval game of jousting. Typically relegated to renaissance fairs, jousting hasn’t had a lot of success in the last 700 years. Hoping to change that, the two university students intend to add a Canadian twist. “Just imagine… Continue reading The ultimate Canadian sport
Fate of Calgary’s Arts Central revealed Telus will be redeveloping the Arts Central property into a new $400-million building called the Telus Sky. Plans for the 58-storey building were announced on July 4. The 70,000-square-metre building will include 40,000 square metres of office space across 26 floors and 32 floors of residential space. The building… Continue reading Entertainment news round up: July 18, 2013
McMahon Stadium is the least impressive of Calgary’s major entertainment venues. Although the over 50-year-old stadium has hosted a variety of marquee events — from the 1988 Olympic opening and closing ceremonies to the NHL Heritage Classic last year — it clearly shows its age. Cities across Canada are upgrading or replacing their football venues… Continue reading Past its prime
Dear fellow Canadians, the penny, our favourite copper currency (4.5 per cent copper plating on nickel and steel as of 2000, to be precise), has been scheduled for retirement. The sou noir has become nothing more than cumbersome pocket change, often abandoned or hoarded, useless for most purchases and nearly void of all value. The… Continue reading Editorial: A penny saved is $130 million earned
By Ellen Lloyd
Horrifically long line-ups at Tim Horton’s are a permanent fixture in MacEwan Hall. But even at 4:30 p.m., long past the usual lunch hour, the University of Calgary food court is appreciably busy. Students empty their wallets and fill their bellies with typical, if not particularly varied, fare from the many fast food joints. Second-year… Continue reading Freedom from frozen dinners
I sit watching the beginning of IIHF world junior championships final between Canada and Russia and am amazed by the huge crowd of Canadian fans who have flocked across the border to overtake Buffalo New York. The stands are full of red jerseys and presumably almost entirely Canadian fans. As the game starts, the Canadians… Continue reading Doyle’s soccer treatise a Ball
In a recent Bruce Willis interview, Zach Galifanakis asked, “Did you know that some actors turn down roles?” The implication is obvious that Bruce Willis commits to doing anything that comes along, but does Galifanakis’ tongue-in-cheek assertion holds any weight? In the case of the Red, the new spy thriller starring Willis, Morgan Freeman, Helen… Continue reading Star-studded cast tackles spy-flick in Red