By Phil Serchuk
Federal Health Minister Anne McLellan unveiled new legislation on Tuesday aimed at toughening the government’s stance against dangerous and addictive substances. Citing the 1997 amendments to the Tobacco Act which introduced the once-controversial graphic cigarette warning labels, McLellan outlined her plan to expand the program to include several other dangerous and addictive substances. Though many… Continue reading Forget Jesus, what would Philip Morris do?
By Phil Serchuk
Returning to school can be a difficult transition for frosh and real students alike. For several months, university educated partners and aptly named study groups give way to full time jobs, holidays and sexy, yet uninitiated, coworkers. Nonetheless, rates of sexual experimentation continue to drop each September at the University of Calgary, placing campus recruiting… Continue reading Discovering the undergrad
By Phil Serchuk
With the completion of the new MacEwan Hall, students are finally breathing a sigh of relief. While many undergraduates believe that the Student’s Union expansion fiasco has come to an end, Gauntlet reporters have recently discovered documents detailing plans for a new project which completely eclipses MacEwan Hall expansion. Construction work is scheduled to begin… Continue reading Oops! They did it again
By Phil Serchuk
With the ratings for Survivor: Africa at an all-time low, many new reality shows have been placed on the backburner. Production has been halted on many new reality TV shows originally slated to air in 2002/03. Reality series such as NBC’s "Home Alone: Real Kids, Real Homes" and Disney’s "Lost in the Magic Kingdom" have… Continue reading Who wants to be a porno star?
By Phil Serchuk
Clubs week is a very busy time for students. With classes just beginning, many students have trouble juggling study time, social time and work time. Clubs week places the additional burden of forcing you to spend time listening to sales pitches from clubs you’re not even interested in. As a service to readers, the Gauntlet… Continue reading Clubs sandwich