While listening to country radio last weekend I was generally disenchanted with the new, repetitive music I was hearing. However, one song, “New Girl Now,” kept coming on and I began to enjoy it more and more every time I heard it. The DJ said it was by Belle Starr, whom I had never… Continue reading Spun: Belle Star
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Exploring Alberta’s highways by bike
Road cycling is becoming a more popular sport. While some motorists may curse at the cyclists they see pedaling down a highway on the narrow shoulder, the cyclists who are out there know the benefits and enjoyment that they experience while riding on the highway. Road cycling has grown in popularity in recent years… Continue reading Exploring Alberta’s highways by bike
Repairing the cracks of domestic violence
The Centre for Response-Based Practice out of Duncan B.C. and the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, along with the City University of Seattle masters and counseling program are presenting a three-day conference at the University of Calgary on May 29–31. The conference, called In Dignity, will address domestic violence and will talk about how people respond… Continue reading Repairing the cracks of domestic violence
Study finds students can’t read anymore
A recent study at the University of Calgary has found that university students are losing their ability to read. One of the first signs of this decrease is an inability to understand satire. The lead researcher, Dr. Cindy Whitehorn, said that although this decrease is sad, it really comes as no surprise. “Students these… Continue reading Study finds students can’t read anymore
Pope Francis has Easter revelation
Pope Francis announced at Easter Sunday mass on March 31 that he had an Easter revelation. Before he announced the revelation, he was quoted saying “This might seem like a complete reversal of my previous position” and indeed it was. The Pope announced that gay marriage is now OK under Catholic doctrine and that contraception… Continue reading Pope Francis has Easter revelation
What does it mean to be a man?
Welcome to the second part of the Gauntlet’s two-part feature on gender issues. Below are articles written by a variety of people responding to the question, “How do masculine ideals affect you?” Sean Willett, second-year communications: I’ve seen the movie Les Miserables twice now, and I cried buckets both times. For those of you who… Continue reading What does it mean to be a man?
The many faces of Feminism
Welcome to the Gauntlet’s two-part feature on gender issues. Below are articles written by a variety of people responding to the question, “What are your views on feminism?” Elizabeth Scott, first-year English: Feminist thinking and behaviour has become so prevalent in the past few decades that it is impossible to ignore. There are increasingly… Continue reading The many faces of Feminism
Corb Lund brings a grittier Alberta to the Glenbow
If you went to junior high and high school in Alberta, you’ve probably had your fair share of this province’s history beaten into you — although whether it is stuck or not is a different matter entirely. Even at the Glenbow museum, Alberta’s history is presented in a very certain, impersonal way. But a current… Continue reading Corb Lund brings a grittier Alberta to the Glenbow
Alcohol studies course successful
The new University of Calgary course Alcohol Studies 211 has been a resounding success this semester. At first, the university was hesitant about offering the course, but sociology professor and self-professed ‘alcoh-phile’ James McLean was key in structuring the course and offering it to students. “At first glance, the course could appear to play… Continue reading Alcohol studies course successful
Freshmen confounded by university
Reports have reached the Gauntlet of certain first-year students being flabbergasted over what they are asked to do in university. There have been a small collection of freshmen gathering in MacHall where they just gossip with their friends and make social arrangements, but are oblivious to the mental strain awaiting them in class. It started… Continue reading Freshmen confounded by university