Every year during reading week, the Gauntlet puts together a Students’ Union election supplement to inform students on who is running, what they plan to do if elected and who we think is best for the job.
We invite all … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, February 12 2016 —
Not everyone is in a serious romantic relationship. There’s no shame in being single on Valentine’s Day, but if you’re feeling a little lonely, online dating site Fancy Felines is here to help. … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, February 9 2016 —
Since the NDP’s surprising victory in last year’s provincial election, there has been talk of merging Alberta’s two right-of-centre parties, the Wildrose party and the previously-governing Progressive Conservatives.
The Gauntlet sat down with … Read the rest
By Emily Leedham, February 4 2016 —
I feel like a golden disco ball riding the C-train downtown. My wedding ring, normally the glitziest part of my day-to-day flannel and jeans, is outshone by almost everything else on my body. … Read the rest
January 19, 2016 —
Each new year brings excitement for the upcoming months. Inching another semester closer to graduation. Following through on countless resolutions. And, of course, upcoming album releases.
While there’s a lot going on all over the pop … Read the rest
By Keean Bexte, December 1, 2015 —
Freedom of association isn’t about politics. It’s about the freedom to choose which organizations, activities and points of view you join and support.
Right now, however, students in Alberta are legally required to … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, November 26 2015 —
According to The Big Bang Theory, comic book shops are the kind of place where socially-awkward men gather to pick up the latest Batman or a replica Captain America shield.
This is how … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, November 19, 2015 —
Like many people, I watched last Friday’s attacks in Paris unfold over social media. For several hours, my phone was constantly buzzing with notifications from the CBC, the New York Times and other … Read the rest
By Emilie Medland-Marchen, November 3 2015 —
Joining a varsity athletics program can be daunting, especially when it involves moving across the country and competing in two sports at once. But Taylor White, originally from Cambridge, Ontario, did exactly that. … Read the rest
By Emilie Medland-Marchen, October 27 2015 —
The University of Calgary Students’ Union claims it successfully lobbied the newly-elected Liberal Party of Canada on post-secondary issues during the election campaign.
The Liberals highlighted a series of post-secondary policies in their … Read the rest
