By Ben Hoffman
In the sweltering 40 degree heat under the Nicaraguan sun, surrounded by banana plantations, an international team of scientists, led by University of Calgary archaeologist Dr. Geoff McCafferty, made a startling find that is likely to change the history books. Dr. McCafferty and his team of excavators from Mexico, Nicaragua, Columbia, Canada, and the United… Continue reading U of C dig uncovers controversy
By Natalie Sit
Plasma screens up Two of the four planned SU 40-inch plasma screens were installed in the west end of MacEwan Student Center, Tue., Aug. 31. The screens will generate advertising revenue for the SU as well as provide event and announcement information. NUTV was angered by the screens when they were announced in May, calling… Continue reading News briefs: suitable for news-reduced diets
By Emily Senger
MAY University resumes control of Health Services After six months of privatized Health Services, the University of Calgary resumed control of the facility. International Health Partners Inc. began operations in the university in October 2003, but in April 2004, long term contract negotiations failed and IHP gave 30 days notice that it would leave. "IHP… Continue reading Summertime news roundup
By Ben Li
A decade ago, a book like this could not have been possible. Dave Gorman’s Googlewhack Adventure is a cautionary and autobiographical tale about life and obsession, set in modern times. Warning against mature inaction rather than the follies of youth, Googlewhack is remarkably enjoyable and easy to read. On the cusp of his thirty-second birthday,… Continue reading Obliquitous kismet
By Falice Chin
Summer is already over, and the Canadian skies are filled with a bitter-sweet atmosphere from coast to coast. While most people are trying to cherish the sun, rapper K-os is flying from city to city promoting his new album. On Aug. 17, Canada’s own K-os released his sophomore album Joyful Rebellion. However, two hits (“Crabbukit”… Continue reading K-os has rebellion fun
By Falice Chin
Imagine being 19 years old and starting up your own record label while promoting your own shows. It requires a lot of dedication and hard-work, and Calgary’s own hip-hop crew Jonny Sootentai is up for the challenge. With four emcees and one producer under the name of Top Shelf Records, the group is determined to… Continue reading Jonny Sootentai takes the stage and a new label
By Rob Scherf
Ah, teen felony. What would our culture be without it? Countless movies and TV shows have convinced us that wild adolescents are always just one step away from running naked and feral in the streets, ready to cover every bare surface they see in sophomoric graffiti. Or perhaps you’re of the belief that all troubled… Continue reading See? Hoodlums ain’t all bad
Ah, the sound of a thousand critics cheering in unison. Play a movie with certain requirements–say, a foreign film that mixes attention-grabbing action with art house elements–and the literati can barely contain their glee, saliva pooling in collective mouths and out their pens. Hero is sitting at 94 per cent fresh on www.rottentomatoes.com. If that’s… Continue reading Gorgeous epic simply hollow
If you enjoyed your last days of freedom drinking from various bottles, cans and kegs, then passed out on various couches or cozy looking areas of grass as I did, then you have the right idea. For the lovely ladies of the Dinos Field Hockey team a very different final week ensued. They took an… Continue reading Hockey on a field
Under the summer sun shining on the University of Calgary, a common sight is a group of friends “hucking a disc” or tossing around a frisbee as it is known to laymen. The U of C vets have experienced this for years but the newcomers may have a few questions. "What the deuce are those… Continue reading ULTIMATE!!!