Susan Aglukark is a three-time Juno award-winning singer who sings songs in English and Inuktitut. Aglukark released her ninth album and second holiday album on Nov. 5. When searching for rehearsal space for her and her band before a concert in Saskatoon earlier this month, Aglukark came across Gallery House Concerts in Calgary. The Gauntlet… Continue reading Singing about Christmas and family
Colour us burgundy, the legend lives
By Tendayi Moyo
Some feared the fabled news anchor Ron Burgundy and the legendary Channel 4 news team had descended into obscurity. Though in a display of remarkable resilience, the news team from the cult classic will once again grace the silver screen. After thousands of minutes of anticipation, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues is set to hit… Continue reading Colour us burgundy, the legend lives
Going the distance: the art of the marathon
By Mark Villani
Why do people run marathons? Running is not just a means of exercise. We run to get away from our thoughts, problems and emotions. Some run for the achievement, while others simply have a passion for it. Legend says the marathon was born in 490 BC when the legendary soldier Pheidippides of Greece brought home… Continue reading Going the distance: the art of the marathon
Head-to-head: Canada’s Olympic hockey roster
When Team Canada general manager Steve Yzerman sits down to finalize his team’s roster for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, he will be faced with an embarrassment of riches. While players like Sidney Crosby and Shea Weber lead a list of shoo-ins, there are some interesting decisions that must be made to fill out the… Continue reading Head-to-head: Canada’s Olympic hockey roster
Young Liberals push thorium energy
By Diltaj Atwal
At the next Liberal Party policy convention in February, a proposal that originated with University of Calgary students might lead Canada to develop thorium as a future energy source. “The idea came from Alberta Young Liberals,” said the president of the U of C Liberals, Vincent St. Pierre. “We said, ‘let’s make a new resolution… Continue reading Young Liberals push thorium energy
Should students pay more for CJSW?
By Tendayi Moyo
The University of Calgary’s radio station, CJSW, is pushing for a referendum next year to increase their student levy by $1.00. We recently sat down with CJSW station manager Myke Atkinson to ask why they need the money. The Gauntlet: CJSW broadcasts to all of Calgary, all day, everyday. That can’t be cheap. Myke Atkinson:… Continue reading Should students pay more for CJSW?
Two U of C students receive Rhodes scholarship
By Riley Hill
Two University of Calgary students were recently chosen as Rhode Scholars, placing them in the ranks of former prime ministers, U.S. presidents and Nobel Prize winners. The Rhodes scholarship gives graduate students the chance to study at Oxford University in England for two years, free of charge. Only 83 students are selected world wide every… Continue reading Two U of C students receive Rhodes scholarship
Wildrose On Campus sanctioned as club
By Riley Hill
The Students’ Union recently sanctioned Wildrose On Campus, a partisan club that hopes to mobilize students for a political party that has seen substantial growth in recent years. The WROC is part of a province-wide push from the Wildrose Party to increase its support amongst youth in Alberta. At the moment, the Wildrose lacks the… Continue reading Wildrose On Campus sanctioned as club
Administration defends research deals
By Chris Adams
The University of Calgary has come out in defence of deals made with corporate donors in response to a report released by the Canadian Association of University Teachers. The report shows the U of C finalized two secret corporate research deals — called the Alberta Ingenuity Centre for In-Situ Energy and the Consortium for Heavy… Continue reading Administration defends research deals
Northern Sprites: What’s the deal with drones?
By Sean Willett
When most people hear the word “drone,” they tend to think of a few very specific drones. Particulary the ones currently being used by the United States to carry out extrajudicial killings. Or perhaps they think of any of the many drones in movies, video games and books that are depicted as terrifying murder-robots. Either… Continue reading Northern Sprites: What’s the deal with drones?