In elementary school, every kid wanted to be an astronaut. However, the ideas for future careers broadened when the realization set in that the likelihood of being an astronaut is less than a four-foot-one kid playing in the NBA. In 1985-86, Ronald Reagan proposed sending a “citizen passenger” into space to promote the space program.… Continue reading The benefit of teach-o-nauts
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Outrageous handbags
It seems that fashion has taken another turn for the worse, if worse is actually possible. The world has already seen garbage bag dresses and skeleton-like bodies laden with overpriced, ridiculous costumes actually making it difficult for the wearer to walk. But now parts of the fashion industry have resorted to an even more preposterous… Continue reading Outrageous handbags
Getting your fill of fall music
By Amanda Hu
As summer comes to a close, there is a sense of depression hanging over everyone. Though the time of festivals and outdoor shows is a thing of the past, there are still exciting things on the horizon to keep the music tooth satiated. The RAMP series wraps things up at its second anniversary bash at… Continue reading Getting your fill of fall music
Choose Yer Own festival presents all possibilties to its patrons
In the summer of glitzy, ginormous music festivals, the Summerwood Warren is bringing something completely different to the table. Instead of needless swag, sparkly wristbands or fancy laminated badges for people who drop thousands of dollars so they can get access into the VIP lounge, they deliver the goods with jubilant events like a bicycle… Continue reading Choose Yer Own festival presents all possibilties to its patrons
Of singing, stereotypes and sex
By Amanda Hu
The Calgary Fringe Festival is in full swing and there are many productions to choose from, spanning from one-person show to musical, to puppet show and beyond. Here is the Gauntlet‘s look at some of what the festival has offered so far.Use Me: An Undead Musical There’s a first for everything. In the case of… Continue reading Of singing, stereotypes and sex
This blonde has all the fun and all the brains too
By Amanda Hu
The bubbly blonde wears many hats. She is sometimes the unattainable sex symbol, the comedic relief, the butt of jokes or the one who just gets tolerated. Rarely, however, does she get the recognition as the one with wit or charm. Laura Harris’ Pitch Blond explores Judy Holliday’s fight against a government investigation into her… Continue reading This blonde has all the fun and all the brains too
Former child soldier visits campus
In the backstage area of the MacEwan Ballroom, Ishmael Beah is ushered from the hallway to an otherwise empty stairwell because the photographers think there’s better light there. This is nothing new for Beah on his book tour, here from New York City by way of Sierra Leone. He’s happy to oblige, straightening up from… Continue reading Former child soldier visits campus
Dinos take fourth straight CIS bronze
The end of the line has come for the University of Calgary women’s volleyball team and bronze is the colour that will accompany them home on the trek back from Fredericton. After an up-and-down season, the Dinos showed grit and determination, battling every step of the way, but came up a mite short in the… Continue reading Dinos take fourth straight CIS bronze
Coming home with first and second
Men’s side Despite going into the meet 23 points behind the leading University of Manitoba Bisons, the University of Calgary Dinos men’s track and field team put in a strong performance and closed the gap to only three points to place second at the Canada West championships in Saskatoon on Feb. 23. The meet was… Continue reading Coming home with first and second
The Gauntlet’s 2008 Academy Awards Preview
By Ryan Pike
The Academy Awards have become solidified over time as Hollywood’s tribute to itself. Thankfully, it’s also provided gambling junkies with an opportunity to bet on things that are completely separate from professional sports. The Gauntlet’s dynamic duo of cinematic geekery, Entertainment Editor Ryan Pike and E&P Editor Jordyn Marcellus, attempt to accurately predict who will… Continue reading The Gauntlet’s 2008 Academy Awards Preview