By Falice Chin
A DJ is an instrumentalist–one crate of records, a set of turntables, and a whole lot of dexterous juggling creates the dance floor groove. Pinning down the definition of a true DJ is Toronto-based veteran Paul E. Lopes who will bless Calgary with some funkadelic beats alongside De La Soul and Ivana Santilli on Oct.… Continue reading Paul E. Lopes
The TheatreThere are some things one doesn’t forget. Take for example, a U of C 101 experience in the aged University Theatre that left me with one hour of my life I’ll never get back. Since then, my butt has held a certain apprehension when invited to return to that theatre.Fortunately, those fears were put… Continue reading Reworked masterpiece
The leap out of the garage and into the mainstream is one that few bands can lay claim to. Typically, the journey is slow, difficult and full of pitfalls. And for most, it’s one that stays unfinished.It has been a long trek for major-label newcomers 30 Seconds To Mars, however, the voyage is almost complete.… Continue reading 30 Seconds To Mars
By Nicole Kobie
Not many people like being stopped in the halls and food courts, especially to have their work questioned or criticized. However, if you see University of Calgary President Harvey Weingarten in line for a burger, eating his lunch or walking through the plus-15, don’t hesitate to stop him—-he’d love to hear what you think.Thanks not… Continue reading The president: one year later