Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: “Athletics levy unjust,” March 30, 2000In the March 30 Gauntlet, Bird’s letter protested the Athletic Advisory Council’s decision to raise athletic fees by 50 per cent during the next two years. I agree with the sentiments that the decision and the process by which it was made were undemocratic and unfair to… Continue reading Bird’s Dino fee comments hypocritical, says reader
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External forum
By Jan Creaser
Covering issues like student debt and liaisons with various levels of government, the Feb. 22 Vice-president External forum allowed candidates Nassr Awada, Christa Big Canoe and Melanie McNaughton to answer questionsfor students. Paul Novosad, also a candidate, did not attend the forum.Students’ Union VP Events Miki Stricker moderated the forum, asking five questions related to… Continue reading External forum
Dead Anne Walking
Alright, it’s almost 10 p.m. and I’m going into final hours of the final paper of my Gauntlet editorial career. I expected this last issue to be so hard. Instead, it’s been more like my Gauntlet wake, bordering on the surreal. Past editors and close friends have sent presents and cards, my family even sent… Continue reading Dead Anne Walking
I know what you’ll do next summer
By Fifi Enyi
Calgary’s first taste of a fringe theatre festival will have to wait until next summer due to a shortage of Þnancial support.Calgary Fringe Festival organizers were unable to secure the last $20,000 required to save the festival. An 11th hour appeal to the general public resulted in various individual and corporate donations from both Calgary… Continue reading I know what you’ll do next summer
On the fringe of cancellation
Theatre enthusiasts may have to wait another year before Calgary produces its first fringe theatre festival. Festival organizers are currently short almost half the money they need to proceed. Although things have looked up since the organizers sent out a press release last week outlining their Þnancial difficulty, nothing will be conÞrmed until this Thursday… Continue reading On the fringe of cancellation
Guys aren’t the only ones with bitter balls
What’s your most humiliating moment? Mine came mere days before Valentine’s. While performing my ritualistic spring purse cleaning, I stumbled upon my secret stash of condoms. I was about to transfer them to yet another secret compartment, when I noticed the date: 01/99. It had only been 106 days pse (post-sexual encounter), but somehow between… Continue reading Guys aren’t the only ones with bitter balls
Wanted: aspiring politicians
Wanted: Aspiring politicians from the faculties of Education, Kinesiology and Social Work. Said folk are urged to apply for a position as a Student Academic Assembly Faculty Representative.Students’ Union Chief Returning Officer Lia Rogers is eagerly awaiting the submission of declaration nominations (i.e., statement of candidacy).“There are still many positions open as of today–we only… Continue reading Wanted: aspiring politicians
Safe and Sound for one low cost
By Kim Stock
It’s late at night. You’re walking alone on campus and it’s dark.Suddenly from behind, an assailant grabs you. You’re panic stricken and just don’t know what to do. Is this one of your fears? Well, fear no more, for Safe and Sound is here.Safe and Sound is a University of Calgary program that helps people… Continue reading Safe and Sound for one low cost