Preston sees alternative to women’s centre

By Markus Andersson

On Tue., Nov. 23, Students’ Union Vice-President Operations and Finance Gavin Preston said there would not be space for a women’s center in MacEwan Student Centre, but it would not mean the proposed resources could not be offered elsewhere. “Basically, it’s an issue of how we dedicate space,” said Preston. “After having not given space… Continue reading Preston sees alternative to women’s centre

Students’ Union discrimination the real issue

By A. Brignall

Editor, the Gauntlet,As a regular reader of the Gauntlet, I have been following the debate about the creation of a women’s centre between Michael Jankovic and others. I would like to state that I am not for or against a women’s centre. Rather, I understand the legitimate opinions of both sides.I do not think, however,… Continue reading Students’ Union discrimination the real issue

Why not a women’s centre?

By Desiree Kopp

Editor, the Gauntlet, The group of women and men on campus working to re-establish the women’s centre have recently become aware of some issues that have arisen with regard to the re-establishment of a women’s centre at the University of Calgary. Many students are asking why a women’s centre is necessary on our campus. We… Continue reading Why not a women’s centre?

Half the population

By Liz Blackwood

Editor, the Gauntlet, Re: “SU debates women’s centre,” Oct. 23, 2003, I don’t know which to find more appalling: that the University of Calgary does not already have a women’s centre, or that Students’ Union President Jayna Gilchrist does not feel the security, comfort and empowerment of what she describes as “only half” of the… Continue reading Half the population

Serving more than half

By Jeremy Clarke

Editor, the Gauntlet, Re: “SU debates women’s centre,” Oct. 23, 2003, Students’ Union President Jayna Gilchrist doesn’t believe a women’s resource centre should be a priority because “it only assists half of the [university] population.” As a member of the other half, I would like to disagree. During the SU meeting after which Gilchrist made… Continue reading Serving more than half

SU debates women’s centre

By Natalie Sit

A proposed women’s centre received tentative support from the Students’ Union.Desiree Kopp spoke on behalf of the Campus Women Resource Centre at the Tue., Oct. 21 Students’ Legislative Council meeting. In a non-binding vote, 12 councillors supported a women’s centre in MacEwan Student Centre. "It’s a clear indication to [SU Vice-President Operations and Finance] Gavin… Continue reading SU debates women’s centre

A different form of harassment

By Vivian Lik-Seng

Editor, the Gauntlet,I’m a member of a visible minority and a lady. That makes me ripe for persecution, right? Well, that’s exactly what happened this week. As I walked through Mac Hall with my classmates, a supporter of the women’s centre asked me to sign a letter/petition to support a women’s centre. I declined because… Continue reading A different form of harassment

Oppression, not a male experience

By Shelly Hering

Editor, the Gauntlet, Re: "Women’s centre not necessary," Oct. 9, 2003, Though I was not surprised by the opinion of the article on some practical level, being that this type of statement coming from a University of Calgary student is exactly why a women’s centre is necessary, I was surprised such an article was published… Continue reading Oppression, not a male experience

Women’s centre necessary

By Melissa Mathison

Editor, the Gauntlet, Re: "Women’s centre not necessary," Oct. 9, 2003, I would like to address the article about a women’s centre on campus being unnecessary. A claim was made that the entire reason we want a women’s centre is because other universities have one. This is false. There are many reasons that we need… Continue reading Women’s centre necessary

Addressing a need

By Melissa Scaman

Editor, the Gauntlet,Re: "Women’s centre not necessary," Oct. 9, 2003,There needs to be clarification on the role and necessity of a women’s centre on campus. Such a centre would provide a needed service, acting as a childcare contact point for student parents. Students would provide a listing of their classes, and the centre could contact… Continue reading Addressing a need