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Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 12: Road trip adventures

Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 12: Road trip adventures

Now that summer is finally upon us, it's the season for road trips! Whether you’re planning a cross-country trip or jaunting over to the next town, the Gauntlet has compiled the perfect vacay playlist for you!  MIHRET’S PICKS: VOLUNTEER  “Fast Car” by Jonas Blue, Dakota

Alberta to give new low-income student bursary to 3,000 students

Alberta to give new low-income student bursary to 3,000 students

On June 22, Minister of Advanced Education Demetrios Nicolaides announced the New Beginnings Bursary which will reward 3,000 students with $5,000 in financial aid over the upcoming three years — investing $15 million overall.  “In order to meet the growing labour market needs, we need to continue to support

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All U of C Master of Laws graduates are Nigerian this year

All U of C Master of Laws graduates are Nigerian this year

The commencement of the 2022 Master of Laws (LLM) graduates held its own special significance for many as the whole class consisted of Nigerian students.  The Dean of Law, Dr. Ian Holloway and Associate Dean, Lyndsay Campbell expressed their congratulatory messages to the graduating class in a statement to the

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Rating things cishet men have said to us

Rating things cishet men have said to us

If there’s one thing that unites every person who isn’t a cisgender, heterosexual (cishet) man, it’s having been harassed by a cishet man at some point in their lives. Here, we’ve compiled the best — but really, the worst — the Gauntlet staff has heard from cishet men

Calgary remains on flood watch after extensive rainfall

Calgary remains on flood watch after extensive rainfall

As the water levels have risen and rain has continued to downpour over the past few days, many have become weary of the effects. On June 13, Mayor Jyoti Gondek declared a local state of emergency which she stresses is only a precaution.  The local state of emergency allows the

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Local Inglewood grocery store launches fundraising campaign for the Calgary Community Fridge

Local Inglewood grocery store launches fundraising campaign for the Calgary Community Fridge

Bite Grocer — the only community grocery store in Inglewood — launched its first Giveback for the Greater Good(s) fundraising campaign in partnership with the Calgary Community Fridge (CCF) project.  The initiative began on May 18 and is set to run until June 18 to raise funds to help maintain the

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Unmasking the Reality of Lung Cancer looks to raise funds for U of C's cancer research initiatives

Unmasking the Reality of Lung Cancer looks to raise funds for U of C's cancer research initiatives

Unmasking the Reality of Lung Cancer is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds for the University of Calgary’s lung cancer research initiatives as a way to help provide support for projects and cancer treatment services. The organization is hoping to increase lung cancer education by both advocating

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Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 10: Welcome to the family

Gauntlet Mixtape Vol. 10: Welcome to the family

Welcome to the 2022/2033 term! The Gauntlet has welcomed some new faces onto our team, both staff and volunteers alike, and its time for some much needed introductions. Come and get to know our team by listening to the Gauntlet’s May Playlist — Welcome to the family. VALERY'

Calgarians fight for reproductive rights at Olympic Plaza

Calgarians fight for reproductive rights at Olympic Plaza

On May 16, Calgarians gathered at the Olympic Plaza for the Bans Off Our Bodies protest in light of the possible Roe v. Wade overruling in the United States.  Should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn the Roe v. Wade decision, states will be allowed to decide whether or not

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U of C mask mandate lifted on May 1

U of C mask mandate lifted on May 1

On April 29, the University of Calgary decided that the general masking mandate will come to an end on May 1. The announcement was made via mass email to the campus community. The U of C made the decision amidst the provincial mask mandate lifting on March 1. With the

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