Now that the shock value has worn off, and a considerable portion of the population have spent their time and money oohing and ahhing over the grotesque stunts that make up Jackass, I feel it’s time to throw my opinion into the mix. First of all, I find the entire Jackass phenomenon completely and utterly… Continue reading Getting paid for stupidity
Month: January 2004
One film at a time
The lineup was unbelievable. People were anxiously waiting in the halls, shuffling back and forth, jockeying for position. The dilemma at hand: how do you fit over 700 people into a 300-seat lecture theatre?"We weren’t sure if anyone would show up," laughed CJSW Station Manager Chad Saunders of the first ever Movies That Matter screening,… Continue reading One film at a time
What would you ban from campus?
By Alan Cho
The Gauntlet guide to workouts
EH!! I’m talkin’ to you! I’m Guido Roiderelli, here to tell youz how to go to the gym the right way, so’s listen up! Step One: Lookin’ good If youz ain’t lookin’ good you can fuggetaboudit, capice? Walk your skinny ass to the department store and pick up some of that tan in a bottle… Continue reading The Gauntlet guide to workouts
SU can’t afford to drop CASA
By James Keller
This isn’t the first time the University of Calgary Students’ Union has discussed shutting themselves out of the federal political arena. And you can bet it won’t be the last. Our SU, at least for now, is a member of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations. For their part, they pay upwards of $29,000 in… Continue reading SU can’t afford
to drop CASA
A Conservative battle royale
By John Leung
Paul Martin must be licking his lips as he watches former Progressive Conservatives either come to him or choose to sit as independents. Scott Brison crossed the floor, Keith Martin said he will run for the Liberals in the upcoming election, and Joe Clark, John Herron and Andre Bachand are all currently sitting as independents… Continue reading A Conservative battle royale
Academic Festivus
Students often struggle to recognise that many services are available to them through the Students’ Union and the University of Calgary to ease the pains of academics. For example, did you know that Counselling offers academic and career workshops to help you learn how to prepare for tests and conquer test anxiety? If your essays… Continue reading Academic Festivus
Politics are unpredictable and unscientific
From the dawn of the 20th century, science has been the “it” word. Soon, anything academic had to be labelled “science,” even if it did not approach the definition of science. It is no surprise, then, that this university, established in the golden age of this etymological disaster, would dole out department names inconsistent with… Continue reading Politics are unpredictable and unscientific
Intrusive and exploitative
I am generally of the opinion that students, and youth in general, have a tendency to complain simply to hear their own voice or for a lack of anything better to do. Every once in a while, however, I feel the need to join in the chorus. This is one of those times.Jesse Rosenfeld, a… Continue reading Intrusive and exploitative
The Shins
Review approach 1: The hard sell. Example: If you don’t own Chutes Too Narrow, you will be mocked by the elderly. Sores will grow around your mouth and in your armpits. Don’t risk it! Pros: May convince the weak-minded. Cons: Risks hyperbole. May frighten some. Makes light of a serious medical issue. Review approach 2:… Continue reading The Shins