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Editorial: The Redford ride

Opinions - Alison Redford was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative Party on Oct. 1, 2011 in a come-from-behind win with the idea of breaking up the "old boys' club" ruling Alberta. Sworn in on Oct. 7, 2011, she has been our premier for a little over 100 days and has made a controversial first impression.

Far from the departure from the old ways she promised, Redford has been frustratingly status quo. She limits debate, holds rushed late-night sessions and does not inform her mlas about legislation.

Redford won the pc party's second ballot when third place candidate Doug Horner's votes were redistributed. Front-runner Gary Mar won 33,233 (42.5 per cent) of the original firs...[More]

Science A construction causes disruption
News - Students travelling between MacHall and Science Theatres are no longer able to cut through Science A. The building is now under construction -- an inconvenience when it is -30. "Often with construction, there's a little bit of short-term pai... [More]

The synchro national meet heads west
Sports - In 2006, the foundation was placed for the synchronized swimming team at the University of Calgary. Initially starting with three girls interested in continuing a sport they loved, the club has grown to be one of the most competitive in Canada. [More]

Claim your empty seat
Entertainment - It sounds like a great evening -- going to a show, sitting down with your friends and enjoying the best theatre, music or dance that Calgary has to offer. There's only one snag -- the cost. With the hefty price of tuition and ever-encroaching debt, m... [More]

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Golden Spatula: First, to all of you who wrote in last week: no, the Golden Spatula award is not the latest showcase for fashionable male scarves. Rather, it is a chance for us to recognize journalistic raptitudicity. This week we, the Gauntlet, would like to thank Isaac ‘trauma-free’ Azuelos for all of his type-setting, advice giving, science defending, catwalking, masterbatory watch-wording and general suaveness. Thanks Isaac — not only do you look fabulous in a burnt orange merino wool ascot, but you’re an exceptional volunteer to boot!“I do enjoy my ascots.”

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