Month: September 2004

Adrienne Pierce

By Peter Hemminger

The feedback opening Small Fires is misleading at best, a split-second bait before the switch to the polished pop-rock that follows. Pierce’s songs are friendly and approachable, often mixing sharp acoustic guitar lines with electronic beats and washes of guitar in a manner vaguely reminiscent of Mazzy Star. Above all, it’s Pierce’s playful, breathy vocals… Continue reading Adrienne Pierce

Atomic 7

By Garth Paulson

When naming songs, Atomic 7 might be the best band in the world. Their latest album, En Hillbilly Caliente includes such rollicking titles as “Kicking the Ghost of Ass”, “Funeral Hotpants”, “Various Rats Are Whacked” and “The Wreck of the Dick Family Wiener Boat”. Unfortunately, the songs rarely live up to their monikers. The entire… Continue reading Atomic 7

Howie Beck

By Garth Paulson

How would you like to be constantly compared to someone else who has reached a level of significance that makes it next to impossible to ever live up to? Such is the life of Howie Beck who, regardless of his own merits, will likely always be compared to the late Elliot Smith, based on their… Continue reading Howie Beck

SU to launch lobbying campaign

By Katie Hobday

The Students’ Union has big plans for lobbying all levels of government this upcoming school year, with a focus on the election-bound provincial politicians. "There has been a lot of strategic planning this summer," said SU Vice-President External Mike Bosch, who has worked closely with the Council of Alberta University Students, to get ready for… Continue reading SU to launch lobbying campaign

U of C fails smoking test

By Chris Beauchamp

ty of Calgary came in dead last in a recent survey evaluating the tobacco policies of 35 Canadian post-secondary institutions. The survey, entitled "Tobacco on Campus: Tobacco Control Policies among Universities and Colleges in Canada," was conducted by graduate students from across Canada in conjunction with Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada. The results were obtained… Continue reading U of C fails smoking test

U of C set to get new vets

By Ben Li

The University of Calgary will become home to Alberta’s newest veterinary school in 2006, Alberta Learning Minister Dr. yle Oberg announced at the Calgary Zoo on Fri., Aug. 27. In conjunction with the Zoo, the University of Alberta and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine of Saskatchewan, U of C’s vet school will graduate 30… Continue reading U of C set to get new vets

One password to rule them all

By Вen Li

Students returning to the University of Calgary this year will have a few less things to remember, thanks to a new on-line web portal which allows students to access multiple services with one password. “Currently, students need a number of logins and passwords to gain IT access,” said U of C Information Technologies’ Gordon McDonald.… Continue reading One password to rule them all

Suzuki still going strong after 50 years

By Chris Beauchamp

World-renowned author, activist, award-winning geneticist and broadcaster Dr. David Suzuki was in town this week attending the Green Party National Convention at Camp Kiwanis, east of Calgary. Dr. Suzuki delivered the keynote speech to the convention on Sun., Aug. 26, in which he addressed environmental issues and expressed his hope and belief that in the… Continue reading Suzuki still going strong after 50 years