The Gauntlet often publishes longer, more in-depth pieces for our “Features” section. These allow us to highlight campus happenings, people or research or to take a deeper dive into news stories that matter to our campus community.
By Tina Shaygan, November 22 2017 —
Many Canadians pursuing higher education take their studies south of the border in order to take advantage of funding or to attend schools that offer opportunities in niche areas of research. For many … Read the rest
By Jason Herring
Illustrations by Samantha Lucy
Oct 27 2017 —
Throughout Calgary’s 2017 municipal election, the pervading narrative was one of change. Early polls suggested that Bill Smith, not incumbent Naheed Nenshi, led the pack in the mayoral race, … Read the rest
By Jason Herring and Tina Shaygan, October 5 2017 —
Every four years, the City of Calgary holds an election for the mayor, councillors and school board trustees. We reached out to candidates for mayor and for council in Ward … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, September 4 2017 —
Nights at the U of C may have few students, but they are still filled with life. Rabbits graze in the twilight, ears raised in a state of constant alertness. A pair of … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, August 29 2017 —
Photos by Mariah Wilson. Archive photos provided by Calgary Gay History Project
Calgary has a complicated history with the LGBTQ community and the University of Calgary is front and centre in much of … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, April 21 2017 —
There is no doubt that theft has been on the rise at the University of Calgary. Whether it’s from desperation due to Alberta’s economic downturn or a false sense of security among U … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, February 27 2017 —
With the Students’ Union annual general election period in full swing, the Gauntlet decided to look back at a few former SU presidents and see what they’ve been up to since their time … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, January 16 2017 —
In the world of academia, knowledge is a commodity with rising costs — that much is evident within the University of Calgary’s libraries collections.
This year, the U of C’s libraries and cultural … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, July 26 2016 —
From the outside, the building looks prison-like, with its drab grey exterior and architectural simplicity. To those driving past as they round the University of Calgary bus loop, Craigie Hall probably doesn’t seem … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, April 5 2016 —
The University of Calgary turns 50 this year. At the time of its founding in 1966, the U of C was a very different place than it is today. There were just a … Read the rest
