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To Vancouver and Victoria and back

By Kris Kotarski

I think we expected Fear and Loathing in Vancouver. When Sports Editor Mike Attersall and I stepped on board WestJet flight 33, we weren’t armed with pills and booze but we may as well have been. We had money, which was just as good, and we had high expectations. We were young, resourceful, intelligent, independent,… Continue reading To Vancouver and Victoria and back

Giving up the ghost

By Victoria Parent

In loving memory of Andrew*, 25-year-old father, friend and son. You’re where you need to be.  I hope you’re happy and content — the world will miss you greatly. Do you remember the faces you used to see in the hallways of your high school? The blurred images of captured potential about to break free… Continue reading Giving up the ghost

Just because I’m drunk doesn’t mean I want to fuck

By Victoria Parent

Sexual assault is often associated with a redundant Hollywood movie scene — the one where the innocent female lead is stalked by the creepy middle-aged man with over-sized glasses in a sketchy van. This Hollywood scene is unrealistic, especially considering that one in four North American women are sexually assaulted in their lifetime, often by… Continue reading Just because I’m drunk doesn’t mean I want to fuck

Delhi 2 Dublin go coast to coast

By Victoria Parent

Despite popular belief, being a successful musician isn’t all about “living the dream.” In reality, the life of a musician is a life of sacrifice. Musicians usually have to prioritize their music before friends, family, a beautiful IKEA-furnished condo and a standard nine-to-five office job. Life for most musicians involves a lot of time being… Continue reading Delhi 2 Dublin go coast to coast

Play review: Theatre Calgary’s Pride and Prejudice

By Victoria Parent

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the classic love story that has resonated for decades, is now being performed at Theatre Calgary. This adaptation, written by playwright Janet Munsil and directed by Dennis Garnhum, is a remarkable comedy of manners.
 The recurring theme of this play focuses on the development of character and the issues young… Continue reading Play review: Theatre Calgary’s Pride and Prejudice

The many faces of Feminism

By compiled by Susan Anderson

Welcome to the Gauntlet’s two-part feature on gender issues. Below are articles written by a variety of people responding to the question, “What are your views on feminism?” 
 Elizabeth Scott, first-year English: Feminist thinking and behaviour has become so prevalent in the past few decades that it is impossible to ignore. There are increasingly… Continue reading The many faces of Feminism

SU and Q Centre collaborate on gender-neutral washrooms

By Danielle Torrie

Gender-neutral washrooms are popping up on campuses across Canada, including the University of Alberta, the University of Victoria and the University of Regina. To do their part here at the University of Calgary, the Q Centre is now working with Student Services to bring these washrooms to campus. Gender-neutral washrooms are meant to help transgender… Continue reading SU and Q Centre collaborate on gender-neutral washrooms

Screen Time: Fall television preview, part one

By Sean Sullivan

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