Calgary Exchange
Gord's Exchange to the University of Calgary
Thursday, March 02, 2006
gauntlet
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gauntlet is a weekly student-run newspaper from UofC, much like NUSSU's The Ridge, but much more interesting. Unlike The Ridge, the students here really look forward to reading gauntlet and I have heard shreks of delight whenever a new issue is out. Even though I do read The Ridge, I never look forward to it, unlike gauntlet, which I love even though they talk about issues that don't bother me at all, such as their SU elections and administration cockups. Yes, the administration here sucks, more so than NUS I guess. NUS has fee hikes? UofC's fees have been increasing steadily by around 6% yearly (I guess, not sure). In fact, I think its common for the lecturers here to sue the school (or just complain anonymously to gauntlet). Quote from gauntlet: (This is a dictionary parody thingy) University of Calgary : Lacks the "vision thing". Currently, finds itself in the country's richest province(Alberta, for you Singaporeans) yet perennially lacks funding. Remains consistent as the 14th best university in the country. Mislead, to : Omitting the fact that the 14th place ranking was out of 15 universities. Anyway, my favourite definition is that of Bush. Bush is stupid in much the same fashion a sumo wrestler is fat. A denigrating characteristic, but also the key to success in his job. Maybe can use this definition in a GP exam. Quite interesting. What say you? |
posted by Gordee @ 7:24 PM
