Month: March 2003

Massive Attack, 100th Window

By Myke Atkinson

Possibly releasing the most anticipated CD this year, Massive Attack have constantly been a cutting-edge act. And simply put: this album is brilliant.While many critics are complaining about the disc, saying “it’s not multiethnic enough,” or “white boys can’t do trip hop,” this is just a display of reviewer laziness. Bridging the gap between ambience… Continue reading Massive Attack, 100th Window

$100 + 8mm film = Huzzah!

By Jeff Kubik

They’re shot on Super 8 film with budgets as insignificant as the contents of a starving entertainment writer’s wallet. They bypass garish fire-breathing pharaohs and play in theatres that don’t have ticket dispensing sarcophagi. In their world, short is sweet and colour just subtracts from the experience. They’re independent films, and beginning March 13, they’ll… Continue reading $100 + 8mm film = Huzzah!

Scary: Jesus-style

By Jeff Kubik

For the parish of Trinity Church, Cedar Hill Texas, the love of God is free for all. However, this offer does not extend to abortion recipients, homosexuals, Magic players, readers of Harry Potter, substance abusers, the suicidal, the unconverted hordes or–lord help those goofy neon bastards–ravers. For these lost souls, Trinity Church offers an edifying… Continue reading Scary: Jesus-style

Not Miles Davis jazz

By James Keller

There is some music that you’re just not going to get. Not everyone likes the same music, and that’s fair. Sometimes, it’s a matter of taste; sometimes, a matter of intellect. “High brow” music isn’t accessible to the masses, and that’s fair, too. But once in a while, unfortunately, it’s a matter of quality. Sometimes,… Continue reading Not Miles Davis jazz

U of C not out of CASA

By Вen Li

Originally posted: 2003-03-12The U of C will remain in CASA for at least another year. On Tue., Mar. 10, the Students’ Legislative Council defeated by 6-8 a resolution to discontinue its membership in the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations.In response to the Students’ Union decision, CASA Government Relations Coordinator Rob South said he was pleased… Continue reading U of C not out of CASA

Pitching a tent is fun!

By Jim Bailey

What does the su do for you? In case you haven’t been paying attention for the last few months, there’s a very important tuition decision coming up. The University of Calgary’s Board of Governors will decide how much tuition to charge students next year and this decision will affect you, and future generations of students… Continue reading Pitching a tent is fun!