Tag: Editorial

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

On Nov. 7, Calgary’s beloved mayor, Naheed Nenshi, announced he will be running for re-election in 2013. This news was not surprising, as Nenshi now seems to be as much a part of Calgary as cowboy hats and urban sprawl. With his approval ratings currently at an impressive 88 per cent, and high-profile candidates, including… Continue reading Editorial: Calgary needs Nenshi

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

To some, American presidential election night is like a Christmas that only comes every four years — others simply don’t care. Despite how people feel about the elections, the whole thing is thankfully over. American President Barack Obama was re-elected to a second term on Nov. 6, 2012, with the Democrats in control of the… Continue reading Editorial: Barack for round two

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

Mothers, hide your daughters. For the next month, there will be an abundance of moustaches — some distinguished and some absolutely grotesque — emerging from the upper lips of many ordinarily clean-shaven men all over the country and the world. Pretty soon, many men will start to look like extras from a ’70s cop drama… Continue reading Editorial: Make this stache count

By Gauntlet Editorial Board

Seasons change, cabinets shuffle and federal Conservative Member of Parliament Rob Anders misplaces the half-dozen or so brain cells left in his possession long enough to embarrass himself in public. It’s an almost soothing rhythm in Canadian political life. 
 Devoting another editorial to Rob Anders may seem like picking scabs, but lately it feels… Continue reading Editorial: When enough is enough

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