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By Gauntlet Editorial Board

Suicide is among the most serious public health issues in Canada, yet our mental health care system is archaic and inefficient. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, suicide is among the leading causes of death for Canadians aged 15–24, second only to vehicle accidents. Four thousand Canadians die prematurely each year due to suicide.… Continue reading Editorial: The price of suicide

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

The war drums are beating over Iran. In recent months, Western leaders’ rhetoric concerning the Gulf nation has become increasingly hard line, with Israel and the United States hyping Iran as a growing threat to regional peace and security. A new war seems to be brewing in the Middle East, and with our current Conservative… Continue reading Editorial: Itching for another war

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

This year marks the anniversary of 40 years of diplomatic peace and economic trade between two former Second World War adversaries, Japan and China. September is not shaping up as a shining 
demonstration of this peace. 
 The Senkaku Islands, also known as the Diaoyu, Tiaoyutai or 
Pinnacle Islands, are located slightly above the Tropic… Continue reading Editorial: Petulant China gets its way

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

Most University of Calgary students expect their hefty tuition fees to go towards quality education and resources on campus. But where is students’ tuition money actually going? First-class plane tickets and a limousine ride to Ranchman’s Club aren’t things one would expect hard-earned tuition money to help pay for. However, senator-in-waiting and U of C… Continue reading Editorial: Doug Black abuses university money

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

For better or for worse, Canada has a tendency to follow in the footsteps of the United States. They go to war, we go to war. They elect a right-wing leader, we elect a right-wing leader. However, there have been a few areas where our country has thankfully retained its autonomy, such as access to… Continue reading Editorial: Reproductive rights not up for debate

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

Public transportation in Calgary sucks, but it could get much worse with a late night surcharge on taxis in the city.
 Alderman John Mar, representative for Ward 8, recently posted a video pitching the idea of charging late night passengers up to five additional dollars to encourage more cabbies to be on the road at… Continue reading Editorial: Hitchhiking versus charge-hiking

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

The youth vote has traditionally been one with a low turnout. In America, they are aware of this, and during the presidential election both the Republicans and the Democrats are devoting part of their campaign to connecting with young voters. Typically defined as those 18–21, the ‘youth vote’ can also be anyone under 25. The… Continue reading Editorial: Canadian youth jilted in politics

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

Unlike the United States, Canada is a nation that gained its independence without a bloody revolution. This does not mean that Canada’s history is without violence. Many consider some of Canada’s defining moments to be on the battlefield. Vimy Ridge, the battle of the Somme and the Passchendaele battles are all examples of 
Canadian valour… Continue reading Editorial: The War of 1812’s inferiority complex