By Nima Dorjee
Editors, the GauntletRe: “McQ’s becomes McSU’s,” May 18, 2000The current management of the Students’ Union refused to renew the lease of McQ’s. The SU decided to run the business themselves. They also refused to pay any compensation for the goodwill generated by the owners of this business; instead, they sent a letter offering to purchase… Continue reading Outcry over ousting of McQ’s
By David Quayat
Editors, the GauntletRe: “McQ’s becomes McSU’s,” May 18, 2000 Editors, the GauntletRe: "McQ’s becomes McSU’s," May 18, 2000 I am writing to express my total disgust over the Students’ Union decision to take over McQ’s. I think it is a sad day indeed when the SU decides it necessary to shut down a family business,… Continue reading Students steaming mad at SU
By David Quayat
Editors, the Gauntlet The recent SU decision to not renew the McQ’s lease is an unforgivable act based solely on sheer greed. The SU would kick out the current tenant and set up the same business in the same site. McQ’s is a small family-run business. The prices are fair and service friendly. The Cho… Continue reading Students steaming mad at SU
By James
I suppose you don’t get fan mail from Australia, so maybe this is a first. I just received a copy of your March 2 issue with Chris Murphy of Sloan on the cover. My friend sent it to me ’cause I’m ridiculously addicted to Sloan.I should mention at this point that your writer, Dave Kenney,… Continue reading Down under fan raves about Sloan, Gauntlet
The intention of this letter is to provide a commentary regarding disgust with the actions of the Students’ Union.The SU supposedly represents the opinions held by the student body of the University of Calgary. In actuality, the representation is far from accurate. Despite the SU’s claims to the contrary, the SU makes decisions that most… Continue reading Put the students back in union and start representing
Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: “Athletics levy unjust,” March 30, 2000In the March 30 Gauntlet, Bird’s letter protested the Athletic Advisory Council’s decision to raise athletic fees by 50 per cent during the next two years. I agree with the sentiments that the decision and the process by which it was made were undemocratic and unfair to… Continue reading Bird’s Dino fee comments hypocritical, says reader
Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: “Who’s afraid of Conrad Black?” March 23, 2000 I have just read the article "Who’s afraid of Conrad Black?" by Еvan Osentоn which was one of the better written articles to have appeared lately in your esteemed organ. While Canadians are free to debate Mr. Black’s extensive newspaper ownership–although why no one worries… Continue reading Gauntlet feature unbalanced
Editors, the Gauntlet, David Bird wrote, “I find the process and decision made by the committee to be undemocratic and completely out of touch with the student body and the university’s current financial situation.” The basis of this comment is a cause for concern. The GSA does not pay any athletics fees, yet they receive… Continue reading DAAC fee increase is representative
Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: “Canadian Alliance simply warmed-over Reform tripe,” March 30, 2000 If I had a nickel every time that the pundits in the media or the critics in the Liberal party (often one and the same), wrote off any bold or innovative agenda for change, I’d be able to pay tuition for my entire university… Continue reading Tell me more about the Canadian Alliance
By David Bird
Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: Dinos’ Athletic Advisory Council Decision to raise fees 50 per cent in two years The Dinos’ Athletic Advisory Council has approved a recommendation to raise the Athletics fee $6.50 this year and a further $6.50 for the following year. I find the process and decision made by this committee to be undemocratic and… Continue reading Athletics levy unjust and other sentiments