By Scott Strasser

The University of Calgary plans to show new students a video on how to react if a gunman opens fire on campus. The video — which was made by the Campus Alberta Risk and Assurance committee (CARA) — will be shown to new students this fall. The original video, titled “Shooter on Campus: Know You… Continue reading O-week to include school shooting video

By Chris Adams

The University of Calgary received two unprecedented donations Tuesday as a local investor and the Alberta government gave a total of $200 million to the faculty of medicine. U of C president Elizabeth Cannon announced Geoffrey Cumming’s $100 million donation to a crowded room at the U of C’s Foothills Campus. The faculty of medicine… Continue reading Businessman donates $100 million to U of C

By Scott Strasser

Calgary’s new semi-pro soccer outfit, the Calgary Foothills U23s, managed a 2–1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps U23s in a marquee exhibition match on Sunday at Shouldice park. Natneil Tecle and Johnny Wheeldon scored for Calgary. Current Dinos players Dominic Zator, Dominic Russo, James Gourlay and Kieran Hay were a part of the Calgary squad.… Continue reading Foothills stomp Whitecaps at Shouldice park

By Mark Villani

The 2014 FIFA World Cup is underway. Gauntlet Sports writers Mark Villani and Scott Strasser got into a squabble over it and we documented it. Who is this year’s dark horse? Mark Villani: Forza Italia! Being an Italian football fan all of my life, I must say, the chances of Italy going all the way… Continue reading Two soccer hooligans butt heads

By Diltaj Atwal

Lou Grenou (Leo Fafard) is a lazy, alcoholic, womanizing cop in the small town of Woodhaven. After a satantic cult transforms him into a werewolf, he becomes WolfCop — a beast of a police officer who serves justice with fangs, fuzz and campy horror. Unlike many horror films, WolfCop, which is now in theatres, doesn’t… Continue reading WolfCop brings fuzz to the force

By Connor Sadler

Food trucks, art vendors and dancing in the street. These are a few of the draws of the Inglewood Night Market, which begins Friday, June 13. Find It, a non-profit that hosts pop-up events around Inglewood and Ramsay, hope to showcase the neighbourhood’s food and arts vendors with the event. Solita Work, Find It board… Continue reading Bring a date to the Inglewood Night Market

By Chris Adams

Sled Island Music and Arts Festival is upon us and Calgary’s electronic music lovers have plenty to be excited about. The East Village Block Party — co-hosted by East Village Calgary and Sled Island and curated by the Hifi Club — will bring electronic dance music’s underground tastemakers to Calgary. Sled Island’s marketing coordinator Drew… Continue reading Sled Island hosts block party for electronic music fans

By Tendayi Moyo

Canadian artist Shadrach Kabango, better known as Shad, has been making noise in hip-hop since 2005. In 2011, Shad took home the Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year, edging out fellow Ontarian Drake. Shad’s fans are accustomed to his thoughtful lyrics that explore his experience as a first-generation Canadian. We talked to Shad… Continue reading Shad on being a first-generation Canadian