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A day in the life of a tri-media volunteer

A day in the life of a tri-media volunteer

The Gauntlet, CJSW and NUTV have come together to offer students a unique experience through volunteer membership in the form of the Tri-Media alliance. Let’s step into a day in the life of a tri-media volunteer.  You get to campus after a long commute and decide the

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Pigging out on Calgary Stampede’s 2025 menu

Pigging out on Calgary Stampede’s 2025 menu

The Calgary Stampede has become known for their peculiar, culinary creations and flavour combos. To test out some of the most bizarre items, an individual with a broad palette and unstifling appetite is required. Providing the Gauntlet with insight on three of the 2025 Stampede's most notable food

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Addiction through art: A reflection with Kat Pisani

Addiction through art: A reflection with Kat Pisani

“Andre never stopped being a good dude, he was a good dude this whole time. He just had a coping mechanism that worked for a while, until it didn't. But he was always a good dude.” Mike Sorochan From March 24-28, campus goers were presented the opportunity

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Folk Tales, Forgery, and Falsetto: Calgary Opera’s 2025 Double Feature

Folk Tales, Forgery, and Falsetto: Calgary Opera’s 2025 Double Feature

I sat in complete silence, holding my breath with 2,500 others. It was not until applause started nearly half a minute later that I remembered I was in the Jubilee Auditorium and not in Bluebeard’s castle.  From April 6th, 9th, and 11th, Calgary Opera presents a curated double

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The Monkey: The Perfect Terrible Movie

The Monkey: The Perfect Terrible Movie

Based on a Stephen King short story of the same name, Oz Perkins’ The Monkey hit theaters in February 2025. Many of King’s novels have made it to the big screen, admittedly with varying success. With films like Kubrick’s The Shining, Muschietti’s It and Darabont’s The

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Failed new year’s resolutions? UCalgary expert shares tips for setting realistic recovery goals

Failed new year’s resolutions? UCalgary expert shares tips for setting realistic recovery goals

With two months of 2025 already completed, many once optimistic individuals find themselves spinning narratives as to why they fell out of their planned New Year's resolutions. It is not uncommon for the concluding week of December to be filled with high consumption gatherings and celebrations, which may

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All about Block Heater with Kerry Clarke

All about Block Heater with Kerry Clarke

As the snow falls and the weather continues to cool down, Kerry Clarke and her team work to present Calgarians with an event to warm up downtown. Calgary Folk Fest’s 10th annual Block Heater will be held from Feb. 14-15, and Clarke has sat down with the Gauntlet

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Calgary Opera’s Don Pasquale: A performance for opera newcomers and fanatics

Calgary Opera’s Don Pasquale: A performance for opera newcomers and fanatics

It is high time that lovers of cinematic and visual arts drop the misconception that opera is reserved for the aristocrat. I invite you to step away from any previous notions about this centuries old art form, and take in Calgary Opera’s Don Pasquale — the perfect introduction to opera

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Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 29: it’s cold out

Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 29: it’s cold out

it's cold out is the perfect playlist to accompany this chilly winter season. Whether you're curling up by the fire or walking through frosty streets, this Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 29 is the soundtrack for embracing the season's cool embrace. LEIGH: VOLUNTEER * “The Christmas Song”

Frostbite in five minutes: Tells, treatment and aggravating factors

Frostbite in five minutes: Tells, treatment and aggravating factors

Although a winter coat, lined toque and fluffy mittens may not always be the most fashionable statements, understanding the dangers of frostbite may rationalize the choice of staying warm over staying stylish.  Freezing cold injuries (FCI) — like frostbite — occur when skin is exposed to sub-zero temperature for prolonged periods

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