The Gauntlet - The University of Calgary’s independent and …
WEBThe University of Calgary's independent student publication. By Vama Saini, October 8 2024— The Students’ Union (SU) is the official student government at the university, representing and advocating for undergraduate students.
The history of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and Rangeland Derby
WEBBy Maggie Hsu, July 4 2024— When looking at the overall picture of the Calgary Stampede from a modern lens, one can notice subtle hints of the history that formed the 10-day event. While it is widely known for the rides and midway food with hints of Western from the cowboy boots and hats that […]
What separates varsity sports from club-level sports?
WEBAug 30, 2018 — By Kristy Koehler, August 29 2018 — The University of Calgary Dinos compete in 10 sports at the varsity level, including fan favourites like football and hockey. They compete in an additional nine at the club level. But what’s the difference? According to men’s rugby head coach Rayner Hart, not much. Rugby is unique in […]
Remembering Johnny Gaudreau - The Gauntlet
WEBBy Maggie Hsu, August 30 2024—. The Columbus Blue Jackets have confirmed the passing of their forward, Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau.. Johnny Gaudreau was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the fourth round of the 2011 NHL Draft. Even at 104th overall, Flames fans were skeptical of the pick due to Gaudreau’s size.
The Pierre Poilievre populism problem
WEBOct 17, 2022 — By Anjali Choudhary, October 17 2022— From his time in 1999, as a University of Calgary student, winning a national essay competition, to his victory speech in the 2022 Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) leadership election, Pierre Poilievre has made his views on governing Canada clear. Less government, more freedom. While the consistency of his […]
Dancing to heal: Understanding Indigenous cultural gatherings …
WEBBy Aymen Sherwani, June 28 2022— When I think of dance, the first image that comes to mind is a mass of bodies jumping together in a dimly-lit nightclub but, historically, dance has held so much more purpose than a start to a three-day bender. Yes, mainstream performative dance forms like ballet and the waltz […]
Calgary Stampede Rodeo 2024: A new era of competition and talent
WEBBy Maggie Hsu, July 4 2024— The Calgary Stampede Rodeo is gearing up for another thrilling year of competition, promising excitement and showcasing top-tier talent from around the globe. In an interview with the Gauntlet, Navada Phipps, Western Events Specialist for the Calgary Stampede, explored the changes in the competition format, highlighting some athletes to […]
Welcome to the 45th annual Calgary Folk Music Festival
WEBJul 26, 2024 — By Ilana van der Merwe, July 26 2024— Running from July 25th to July 28th, the Calgary Folk Music Festival brings artists from all over the world to collaborate and perform in the heart of downtown Calgary — Prince’s Island Park. Kerry Clarke, CFMF’s artistic and marketing director, sat down to provide the Gauntlet with […]
Coca Cola Stage Reviews: Asad Khan - The Gauntlet
WEBBy Nazeefa Ahmed, July 22 2024— Surrey-based Pakistani musician Asad Khan is a force to be reckoned with. His June 13 performance on the Coca-Cola stage for this year’s Calgary Stampede was more of a transcendent experience than a solely musical one. Audience members swayed with the rhythm as the vibrant beat carried them from […]
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WEBBy Andreea Timis, September 25 2024— An SLC meeting took place on Sep. 9. The first half of the meeting centred around the consultation of the renewed Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy (CMHWS), which aims to enhance current policies …
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