By Chelsee Albo
One might question whether a 21-year-old white kid can pull off Motown soul. With his second studio release, Calgary singer/songwriter Michael Bernard Fitzgerald proves he can. Fitzgerald wears his heart and charisma on his sleeve in this unique EP. The album fuses pop elements, funky keyboard licks and a smooth vocal delivery. No wonder this… Continue reading Spun: Michael Bernard Fitzgerald
By Michael Lee
Editor, the Gauntlet, I regularly surf a Calgary based car enthusiast forum called Beyond. The forum isn’t limited to the discussion of cars, though, and there are many subsections which encourage the discussion of a much wider range of topics. One section is labeled Campus Chat, and I came across a disturbing thread.I am disturbed… Continue reading Living in a den of cancer
By Ashton Chugh
With last season’s departure of Jarome Iginla and the recent retirement of Miikka Kiprusoff, the Calgary Flames are a team in search of a new identity. With a roster that will see some major changes for the 2013–14 National Hockey League season, this year has the potential to be an interesting one. With the Flames… Continue reading Flames face changes and challenges in 2013–14
There’s a long list of new television shows this fall all vying for your procrastination. Some will be worth your time, others won’t. Over the next couple weeks, I’m going to break down a number of new shows and help you decide where it’s worth wasting time rather than studying. This week I’ll start with… Continue reading Screen Time: Fall television preview, part one
By Taylor McKee
At this time of year there are plenty of reasons to be stressed out — there is an essay you haven’t started and finals you haven’t studied for, both in a class you skipped for months. It’s hard to relax and put your mind at ease. If you are looking for a welcome tonic to… Continue reading Spun: Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk
Over five days, six University of Calgary students will be living homeless on campus from March 11–15. The initiative is part of 5 Days for the Homeless, a national campaign that began at the University of Alberta in 2008 and has raised $985,000 so far. This year, 26 universities are participating. This will be the… Continue reading 5 Days for the Homeless
A student’s engagement outside the classroom can define their entire university experience. But some students, especially new ones, may not be aware of how to get involved. The Office of Leadership and Student Engagement is working on a project called My First Six Weeks, which aims to provide insight into the many opportunities at the… Continue reading Video testimonials showcase student experience
From non-profit organizations to the oil and gas industry, employment opportunities haven’t looked this good for Albertan students since before the economic downturn. Several hundred jobs can be found on Joblink, the University of Calgary’s internal job board, every day. There has been a 76 per cent increase in the number of jobs available on… Continue reading The job market looks good for grads
Global Brigades Calgary, a new club at the University of Calgary, will embark on a project to teach practical business skills to individuals in Panama. A group of 18 students will be going to Panama on May 1 for eight days, teaching micro-economic solutions and business skills in order to provide the tools and knowledge… Continue reading Students go to Panama