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By Katy Anderson

Good advice is worth repeating twice — or more. When I first got to university — after four and a half years as a McManager, and a short stint travelling — someone told me that the best part of being a student is that you’re allowed to make mistakes. From the $2,300 worth of dropped… Continue reading Editorial: A note from the departed

By Katy Anderson

Albertans will let their Progressive Conservative government get away with almost anything, but when it comes to the health and safety of themselves and their family, voters should finally get mad. The Stelmach government’s miscommunication regarding their administration of the H1N1 vaccine not only caused mass confusion, but left Alberta’s most vulnerable at risk. While… Continue reading Editorial: Alberta’s vaccine meltdown

By Katy Anderson

David Jacobson, the brand new U.S. Ambassador to Canada, visited the University of Calgary on Tuesday as part of a six week “fact finding” mission. Jacobson, the deputy national finance chairman for U.S. president Barack Obama’s campaign, sat down with the Gauntlet for an exclusive interview. He spoke about striking a balance between U.S. energy… Continue reading U.S. Ambassador talks shop with students

By Katy Anderson

Under the guise of promoting their show, Keys to the VIP, two men wearing too much hair product and two bald dudes spread out across the country promoting the allegedly delicious new Wingstreet Pizza Hut chicken wings. Keys to the VIP is a reality comedy show featuring a group of four panelists colour commentating on… Continue reading Keys to the VIP guys talk chicks ‘n’ wings

By Katy Anderson

From developing academic policy to meeting Den buddies, students looking for ways to get involved on campus have an opportunity with the upcoming student government election. The University of Calgary Students’ Union byelection will be held Oct. 20 to 22. Interested students must hand in their nomination package by Sept. 30. Positions include one operations… Continue reading Student byelection nearing

By Katy Anderson

A fire on the roof of Science Theatres disrupted class late Tuesday afternoon. Construction workers making repairs on the roof of Science Theatres were heating up a tar paper surface used to bond sections together to create a roof membrane — a standard re-roofing practice. The heat from the torch ignited a wood frame behind… Continue reading Construction causes fire on campus roof

By Katy Anderson

As the announcement that there will be 200 job cuts on the University of Calgary campus this fall sinks in, many are contemplating what it means for the university community. Shirley Maki, president of the university’s Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Local 52, said she’s not only worried about AUPE members losing their jobs, but… Continue reading U of C community contemplates impact of 200 job cuts

By Katy Anderson

In the absence of funding for a Slurpee Cup BBQ, Calgary Flames legend HÃ¥kan Loob — the namesake of the twelfth installment of the street hockey tournament — may, or may not, be dolling out Swedish meatballs to sweaty participants, said CJSW station manager Chad Saunders. The University of Calgary Students’ Union opted not to… Continue reading Slurpee Cup rolls on without SU funding

By Katy Anderson

In what many are calling a “sad day” for the University of Calgary community, an internal memo was circulated Tuesday announcing the university will cut 200 positions by fall, with further cuts “likely.” Faced with the loss of $78 million in endowments and investments announced in January, coupled with the provincial government’s decision that the… Continue reading Job Loss Shakes Campus