I can’t stand stale traditions, clichés, unsolicited advice and cheap sentiment, but the Gauntlet demands this of me, so please be patient.
The editor-in-chief is supposed to share some hard-earned wisdom in the last editorial of the year. This is … Read the rest
By Kate Jacobson, April 9 2015
When Premier Jim Prentice released Alberta’s budget on March 26, he urged post-secondary schools to shed “low-value programs” to make up for this year’s 1.4 per cent budget cut. But there’s no such thing … Read the rest
By Stephanie Tang, April 9 2015 —
Final exam accommodations seem unfair. You’ve spent the semester stressed out about a class, so why should some students get extra help when it comes time for finals?
But exam accommodations don’t give … Read the rest
Alberta’s budget was, in a way, a pleasant surprise. After weeks of Premier Jim Prentice throwing worst-case scenarios at us, a four per cent cut to post-secondary over the next two years seems manageable.
But just because the cuts aren’t … Read the rest
By Kate Jacobson, April 2 2015 —
Universities should use trigger warnings so students have the necessary information to make choices about their own mental health.
Trigger warnings are short sentences included before discussing a distressing topic, like “trigger warning: … Read the rest
Last week, executives from the Students’ Union traveled to Edmonton for a lobbying blitz.
As part of the Council of Alberta University Students (CAUS), they got some face-to-face time with members of the provincial government. While this type of lobbying … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, March 26 2015 —
Alberta’s government did the right thing when they passed Bill 10, but they shouldn’t be applauded for doing so after dragging their heels for so long.
The revised version of the bill guarantees … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, March 26 2015 —
Leaving a 15 per cent tip at a restaurant is the norm in Canada. While tipping is customary, we’d be better off without it.
Servers are paid minimum wage or less and rely … Read the rest
The Students’ Union recently announced plans to renovate the Den for the first time in 13 years. While it’s tempting to pinch pennies, it’s important that the SU doesn’t skimp on quality.
Before the topic goes before our elected officials, … Read the rest
By Chase Little, March 19 2015 —
Coverage of bullying shows up in our national news only when there’s an extreme case or a catchy hashtag. This is a bad way to talk about this issue, as bullying is a … Read the rest