By Dale Miller
The outlook is good for the Calgary Outlaws, as athletes Galindo Gomez, Jesus Matos, and Zach Murray were named Players of the Month for May by the Canadian Baseball League. Third baseman Galindo Gomez earned Player of the Month honours for his impressive eight-game hitting streak and three home runs, leading the league in both… Continue reading CBL Players of the Month
sudden brown shoulderbrushed with watch cough and snort. flag at full mast incessantly hum buildings and traffic. wrought ironpetroleum leaves fall and covered in the in the most. in the most viscous liquidexempting only clouds exhausted on wheat fields with a hair cut.growing bread for the breaking shirt off back old men getting sunburns in… Continue reading Elegy for Grain Dust
By Nicole Kobie
It’s not just a walk in the park. While the surroundings are as beautiful as any inner-city greenspace, graveyards have gravity and serenity. The ground isn’t just grass, it’s a place where someone’s loved one is eternally resting. Union Cemetery–part of what’s commonly called Cemetery Hill–has another feeling about it, one of history. Few other… Continue reading Unearthing Calgary’s past
By Editing Test
Are you tired of Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator? Several new browsers seek to depose those two web browsers as the kings of the World Wide Web. Internet browsers originated in Berkley in 1992 with Mosaic, which was capable of viewing text pages only on the familiar dull-grey background. Since then browsers have improved tremendously… Continue reading Nicole spends Sunday in Gauntlet offices
Ed. Note: The North Star today is not the North Star of 2000 years ago. As a result, the dates of the zodiac have changed, and while most astrologists refuse to acknowledge this, AP has decided to break with tradition and adopt the modern dates for the zodiac. In addition, our astronomy expert has informed… Continue reading Horoscopes By Clancy Russel and Phoenix Sidney
On July 22, Jean Chrétien made an announcement that excited, angered and scared many Calgarians. Next year’s Group of Eight conference–the scene of massive protests last month in Genoa–will be held in K-country. Is there anything to fear? How should we deal with security and protesters? Can we look to previous Canadian activist events to… Continue reading Protest, Canadian style
By Вen Li
Every day in the bowels of Old MacEwan Hall, teams of monsters, some human, some grotesque, and some bearing a resemblance to Rosie O’Donnell, battle to see who will live and who shall die. For those who are resurrected, the battles never truly end. That was the case with the University of Calgary’s own Butros… Continue reading Magical split decision
By Jan Creaser
During the holidays, many people nostalgically reflect upon their lives, remembering the good times, the hard times and ultimately, their personal journey filled with both difficult and easy decisions about what direction their lives should take. This year, the Cappucino Musical Theatre Group tries to capture those moments of reflection and the emotion of tough… Continue reading Promising play
By Вen Li
Thefts are on the rise, according to Campus Security manager Lanny Fritz. There were 19 reports of theft in September resulting in over $34,000 in losses. "Traditionally, theft would be at one of its higher points [right now]," said Fritz. "Because we’ve got a campus full of people, most of our thefts are stolen backpacks… Continue reading Thieves and Gorby show up at U of C
By David Kenney
The art of fishing usually involves knowing when to fish, where to fish and what equipment to use. Artist Calvin D. Burns’ equipment includes using his arm as a fishing rod. A U of C graduate student, Burns will be showcasing this experience in Knock Loudly, the annual Master of Fine Arts Graduate Exhibition. Featured… Continue reading Art students at work, so Knock Loudly