By Riley Hill
The Students’ Union has canceled plans to create their own smartphone app. Former SU president Hardave Birk ran for president with the idea of creating an SU app two years ago. The idea turned out to be more difficult than expected. The SU has decided to piggy back on a similar app being created by… Continue reading SU kills plans for smartphone app
By Riley Hill
If you’re wondering why the hallways are smothered in posters, our student union is having an election. Candidates will go to great lengths to get your attention. Last year, this guy just walked around in a Batman suit with a big sign. The year before, one candidate’s strategy included complimenting guys on their dicks, and… Continue reading Pay more money and spot the duds
By Riley Hill
During this year’s election, students will be asked to raise the $5.00 CJSW levy by an extra dollar per semester. The campus radio station wants the money to pursue their plans for growth, but one University of Calgary student argues undergrads shouldn’t foot the bill. CJSW wants to rebuild its website so live shows are… Continue reading CJSW referendum brings out yes and no campaigns
By Riley Hill
Last Monday, candidates camped out across campus to get the best spots for their campaign posters. Nothing could be put on the walls before 8 a.m. By 9 a.m. the entire campus was covered. Since we have to look at them for the next week, we decided to have some fun and contacted former arts… Continue reading The Kelsy Norman poster critique
By Riley Hill
The federal government announced on Feb. 11 that they have set aside $1.5 billion in new funding for university research. The money will be held in the Canada First Research Excellence Fund and will be distributed over the next 10 years. Money will start flowing next year with $50 million up for grabs across Canada.… Continue reading Feds give universities $1.5 billion for research
By Riley Hill
Now wrapping up their 10th year, the University of Calgary Campus Conservative Association (UCcCA) is inviting students to join Canada’s governing party. The UCcCA was formed in 2003 after the merger between the Canadian Alliance and Progressive Conservatives. The club has since looked to educate and organize students interested in the Conservative Party of Canada.… Continue reading Conservative club still holding strong after 10 years on campus
By Riley Hill
Recent changes in Canada’s Department of Citizenship and Immigration will allow international students to receive multi-entry visas easier than ever before. Most international students in Canada have single-entry visas. This means that if they leave the country, they need a new visa to get back in. Under the new system, all applicants will be automatically… Continue reading Changes in visa program to benefit international students
By Riley Hill
Individuals who asked to remain anonymous recently approached the Gauntlet claiming Students’ Union executives Eric Termuende and Raphael Jacob took a trip in late January to promote SU health and dental care provider Gallivan & Associates. These sources claimed the trip represents a conflict of interest, but both executives say this is nothing more than… Continue reading SU responds to criticism over coast-to-coast trip to promote conference
By Riley Hill
Sexual and Gender Wellness Week will be held in MacHall from Feb. 3–7. The week — put on by the Students’ Union, the Wellness Centre and the Womens’ Resource Centre — will feature a series of workshops and discussions that focus on some of the more nuanced aspects of sexuality not covered in your junior-high… Continue reading Sex week is here!
By Riley Hill
Recently I got a lesson in flak. I first read the term “flak” in Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman’s critical media classic Manufacturing Consent. The word refers to the punitive, negative responses a media organization receives from individuals or groups after publishing a story. Most of the time, flak is nothing more than criticism… Continue reading Attack of the flak
