Dealing with boys is hard. Dating in general is hard. But there’s something about the female-male dynamic that makes people hold unrealistic expectations for women while men are allowed to run around and have the time of their lives. This dynamic is not only ridiculous and outdated, but
Fashion isn’t easy. With the introduction of Tiktok fashionistas and Instagram models, the scope for what’s considered “trendy” isn’t nearly as defined as it used to be. On top of that, being in Canada means adapting to the melting pot of fashion trends it houses — whether it
Punk is a genre that breaks barriers, encourages disobedience and invites experimentation, yet still has a rigid image attached to it. Those heavily not involved in the punk scene may reduce it down to its inception in 1970s Britain with bands like Sex Pistols and X-Ray Spex. However, deep
If you’re tuned into Calgary’s art scene, you would have noticed that at the end of May a lot of new events were announced. Like, a lot. Alberta Ballet, the Calgary Philharmonic and Arts Commons have all simultaneously let the world know what to look forward to this
After two years of cancellations, Otafest finally made its triumphant in-person return and Calgary’s anime community came back even stronger. The weekend was filled with panels from industry professionals, including voice actors and cosplayers, spaces for fans to geek about their favourite shows, an arcade full of old-
University of Florida scientists have recently been able to successfully grown plants using lunar soil. The plant, Arabidopsis thaliana, known as the thale cress, was placed in samples of lunar surface material, or regolith, collected in the Apollo 11, 12 and 17 missions. The results come from the May 12
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'
Imagine sitting at home at night. The sky is clear, but your mind isn’t. It’s racing with thoughts and worries about the future, the person that ghosted you after four days and what the next steps should be. If you’ve found yourself in this situation before, consider
Royal Wood, the Toronto-based singer, songwriter and producer, will be returning to Calgary on June 11 to wrap up his month-long Behind the Curtain Tour. Known for his folk-pop sound, immense musical talent and passion for his craft, his arrival in Calgary will be hailed by many
Wakefield Brewster A.K.A da lyrical pitbull has been announced as Calgary’s 6th poet laureate and the first Black person to receive this title. He is the resident spoken word artist at the Grand Theatre and an artist involved in TD Art Incubator Program at Arts Commons. He