If you remember the line "Transformers… robots in disguise," then you’ve been an anime fan for years. Surprised? Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be Japanese, under 12 or into hardcore porn to be an anime fan. Anime is for everyone–including anyone who attends this year’s Anime Festival, Otafest 2000: Otaku No… Continue reading Animation fascination hits campus
Month: June 2000
No Subb stitute for babbling boobs
By Nicole Kobie
Most students on their summer break work, travel or hang with friends. Most people however, don’t get to do all at once. Subb, a punk-ska five-piece from the suburbs of Montreal, are getting to do just that. After the release of their latest CD, Until the party ends, these university students will spend the summer… Continue reading No Subb stitute for babbling boobs
Britney should just get naked already
By Todd Jackson
We like singers, sure. But we absolutely love singers who make us randy. Consider the young and eager Britney Spears. She brought a new album out this month and her last one sold nine million copies. She’s hardly alone. ‘N Sync, Shania Twain, Ricky Martin: hugely popular and obviously sexy.I became wise to this trend… Continue reading Britney should just get naked already
Advice for the Class of 2000
By Jan Creaser
As convocation approaches, I have one really important thing I want to say to my graduating class:"Whatever happens, don’t whine and don’t be afraid."When I first decided to go back to university, several acquaintances crawled out of the woodwork to criticize pursuing a degree. Their comments boiled down to one dubious, emotion-laden point: there were,… Continue reading Advice for the Class of 2000
WPC: Don’t expect a miracle
By Editorial
Starting June 11, Calgary plays host to the five-day long World Petroleum Congress. Much has been said about the WPC in the local media–not so much about the congress itself, but about the expected protests and civil disobedience that might reach a scale most mild-mannered Calgarians have only seen before on TV.Few are predicting another… Continue reading WPC: Don’t expect a miracle
Pharmacy, morality don’t mix
By Rob South
Where do the rights of the patient end and the rights of the health care worker begin?Pharmacists in Manitoba are no longer required to dispense certain drugs they find morally objectionable, and they do not have to give a referral to where the prescribed drugs are available. The motivation for this policy appears to be… Continue reading Pharmacy, morality don’t mix
It came from outer space
By Rhia Perkins
A University of Calgary Geology and Geophysics professor recently made some important discoveries about the nature of asteroids and comets with the help of meteorites found in northern British Columbia. The meteorites, the largest fall in Canadian history, fell on Jan. 18 and were discovered on Jan. 25 by local resident Jim Brook near Tagish… Continue reading It came from outer space
News Briefs
By Natalie Sit
Health Care woes The provincial government’s current labour laws are the source of health care problems, according to Alberta Federation of Labour President Audrey Cormack. Under Alberta labour law essential government workers, including health care workers, do not have the right-to-strike. Instead, disputes are resolved through government-appointed arbitration panels. "By making it illegal for these… Continue reading News Briefs
No fizz: This is a flat tax
By Rob South
Alberta may soon move to a "flat tax" model of income tax, a move that will have a widespread impact on government spending, personal wealth and the province’s economy. On May 23 the Progressive Conservative government tabled Bill 18, which proposes all Albertans pay a single tax rate of 10.5 per cent with personal and… Continue reading No fizz: This is a flat tax
SU gets on the budget
By Natalie Sit
Described as transparent and efficient, the 2000/01 Students’ Union budget passed its first reading at the Students’ Legislative Council, although some concerns were raised about changes from last year’s budget. SU Vice-president Operations and Finance Matt Lauzon believes the budget is transparent because it accounts for all the money to be spent. "There’s roughly $5… Continue reading SU gets on the budget