After 10 years in her position, Associate Vice-President of Student Affairs Dr. Peggy Patterson is leaving the University of Calgary. She is sad to let it all go, but she feels like she has made her mark. “With the current structure of the position, I feel that I’ve done all I can do,” stated Patterson.… Continue reading Patterson says farewell
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In other news… tuition rises again
By Dale Miller
The Students’ Union’s battle on tuition ended in bittersweet defeat last week, as tuition consultations with University of Calgary officials yielded a maximum tuition increase for all students. Tuition is on the rise to the tune of 5.8 per cent and administration is planning to repeat maximum increases for at least the next four years.… Continue reading In other news… tuition rises again
Reviewer writes “colonic waste”
By S. Patterson
Editor, the Gauntlet, Garth Paulson Review of White Cowbell Oklahoma’s Cencerro Blanco (The Gauntlet) 1 out of 5 stars Despite Garth Paulson’s ambitious attempts to lump White Cowbell Oklahoma with Kid Rock, the fledgling "writer" has delivered a review wrought with contradictions and misnomers. Though Paulson must surely be a comedic dynamo, his assessment of… Continue reading Reviewer writes “colonic waste”
Men’s Hockey: Dinos taken to town in ‘toonsville
The Great Plains division cross-over for the University of Calgary men’s hockeysaurs proved a barren one, as Saskatchewan was not as Dino-friendly as their last trip east. The Dinos bowed out of the 2007 post-season at the hands of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies in the division final at Rutherford Arena in Saskatoon Mar. 2-3.… Continue reading Men’s Hockey: Dinos taken to town in ‘toonsville
Sufferer of rare disease speaks out
If you read the Thu., Nov. 27 issue of the Gauntlet, you may recall a particularly libelous letter directed at me. The whole fiasco began a few weeks ago, when I was given a CD by White Cowbell Oklahoma to review. Try as I might, I just could not find any redeeming value to this… Continue reading Sufferer of rare disease speaks out
Get an A+
By Вen Li
A year after it was approved by the General Faculties Council, the new A+ grade made its first appearance on course outlines this week."The A+ grade is part of a province-wide initiative to have a common grading scale amongst post-secondary institutions," said University of Calgary Registrar David Johnston. "I know that the University of Alberta… Continue reading Get an A+
Ralph’s World: excellent?
In the March 12 provincial election, Albertans exercised their democratic right to demand change by demanding the status quo. Ralph Klein and the Progressive Conservatives stormed back into power, claiming 74 of a possible 83 seats. The Liberals saw their leader dethroned as eight pre-election seats went to the Conservatives. The New Democrats kept both… Continue reading Ralph’s World: excellent?
Students not learning critical thinking, says study
A study that was recently released concluded a significant portion of students in America are graduating without the skills traditionally associated with higher education, such as critical thinking, complex reasoning and written communication. An Oct. 31, 2011 Time magazine article highlighted soaring tuition costs leading to a significant increase of student-loan debt and decreasing employment… Continue reading Students not learning critical thinking, says study
Tough on crime, waste of money
This week’s issue of the Gauntlet covers two stories pertaining to the issue of mental health. If there’s a lesson to learn from these stories and the multitude of others like them, it is that our mental health is far more fragile and complicated than we let on, that each and every one of us… Continue reading Tough on crime, waste of money
Bike Root puts down its roots
By Kaye Coholan
The University of Calgary’s bicycle club has once again found a place to call home. Bike Root, a cooperative student group that runs a do-it-yourself bike shop, has settled into a garage not far from the university’s main gates after having lost its on-campus home in July 2010. The organization’s volunteer and member coordinator Brendan… Continue reading Bike Root puts down its roots