By Nicole Kobie
The Canadian music scene may not always be exciting, but Toronto’s j. englishman is excited to be part of it. Currently touring with Edwin as part of the Screaming Kings Tour, englishman’s first CD, Poor Li’l Rock Star, was released nation wide this week. "I think I’m going to go to HMV and stand by… Continue reading Impish Rock Star
Step out of the everyday world and into the mini-metropolis of the Calgary Modern exhibit. Now showing at the Nickle Art Museum, the exhibit chronicles the design and architecture of the International Modern movement, and how it impacted Calgary from 1947-67. The exhibit is a constructed environment within the museum. Planes and surfaces are transposed… Continue reading Modern Calgary
By Dave Kenney
Something weird is happening to country music. No, new country hasn’t gone techno. Instead, country music has some unusual new members–punk rockers. One such member is Chicago’s Neko Case. Formerly of the Vancouver punk act Maow, Case’s country influences came full circle with her solo album, 1997s The Virginian Playing traditional country and rockabilly, Case… Continue reading Country’s newest poster girl slides into town
Things rarely turn out as planned. The Sky is Falling: Fables for the New Millenium, a new All Nations Theatre play, examines similar obstacles in fable form. Off-stage as well, the play turned out differently than it first began. Five years ago, playwright Andrea Munro decided to write down fictitious conversations she could have with… Continue reading Classic tales revisited
By Laura Glick
Seven tour vehicles in seven years. Two European tours, opening spot on the Misfits tour, and potential Japan and Australia tours. After this, Winnipeg’s Guy Smiley doesn’t have a lot to complain about. They’ve paid their dues like any other independent band and are finally starting to reap the rewards. "We always like to play… Continue reading A little bit of Winnepeg positivity
By Rhia Perkins
One Yellow Rabbit theatre company is on safari; they’ve been hunting wild theatre and want to show you the fruits of their labour with their newest production, The History of Wild Theatre. Acting as a theatrical documentary, Wild Theatre chronicles the history of performance theatre. Directed by Blake Brooker the production is unique for the… Continue reading History of Wild Theatre
By Natalie Sit
nlike last week’s presidential forum, all three candidates–Tyler Brekko, Faisal Rana and Toby White–attended the Tuesday Forum at Speaker’s Corner to prove why they should be the next Students’ Union president.The forum started out with the question of whether elected officials of the SU should act more in a representational capacity or to produce the… Continue reading Presidential forum
The future of track and field at this university looks very bright. Instead of dwelling negatively on the team results after the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union championships in Montreal last weekend, coach Les Gramantik and his determined followers can now look to the future with a positive outlook. McGill University was the site for some… Continue reading Bright future for track and field
Cory Russell’s tenure as head coach of the Dinos men’s basketball has come to an end. On Mon., Mar. 13, University of Calgary Athletic Director Don Wilson announced that Russell’s contract would not be renewed for the 2000/01 season. "Decisions like this are very difficult," Wilson said. "I felt that in the best interests of… Continue reading Men’s Basketball coach let go
By Mike Flach
The Dinos men’s hockey team bounced back from its losses two weeks ago to the University of Alberta to stomp the Brandon University Bobcats and grab the wildcard spot in the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union championships in Saskatoon. The Dinos soundly put the Brandon Bobcats in their place, winning 4-2 and 7-3 to take the… Continue reading Feel the power of the Dinos