The driver responsible for the deaths of two University of Calgary students in September 2003 was awarded the maximum sentence for her crimes in a Calgary courtroom Tue., Mar. 15. U of C students Joah Atkinson and Brian Collins were killed Sept. 30, 2003 when they were struck by a Ford Aerostar while crossing 32… Continue reading Driver recieves maximum sentence for fatal collision
Month: March 2005
Feds cough up cash
Prime Minister Paul Martin visited the University of Calgary this week to announce over $222 million in new health research grants across the country. However, critics argue specific grant initiatives fail to fulfill Martin’s throne speech promises for revitalized post-secondary funding. “There are few things more important to Canadians than health,” said the Prime Minister… Continue reading Feds cough up cash
Spun: Falconhawk
Things can be difficult for a band when trying to adopt a more serious attitude. They may be forced to realize the lack of anything significant to say and the risk of alienating fans of their lighter material, or, at the least, the band might embarrass themselves greatly. Then there are those who actually make… Continue reading Spun: Falconhawk
Spun: Color Wall
Whenever a new diet soft drink is released, you hope for your thirst to be quenched and some semblance of the original flavour, but you hope it won’t have the horrible sickly aspartame after-taste. Usually you’re dissatisfied and you’re still thirsty afterwards. Rarely are you pleasantly surprised. Color Wall’s new album The View From Above… Continue reading Spun: Color Wall
Spun: Illuminati
By Jason McKay
Illuminati. The global conspiracy has captured the imaginations of many people around the world for some time and now the band by the same name will do likewise. Illuminati’s third album, On Borrowed Time, shows a band ready to head somewhere. With a strong edge in both their beats and lyrics this band evokes the… Continue reading Spun: Illuminati
Movie Review: Phil the Alien cool in that Canadian way
By Kyle Francis
If someone were to list the coolest things ever, aliens, talking beavers, hot French girls and shadowy government agencies would definitely appear. It stands to reason a movie with all of these elements rolled into one neat little package has enough concept-driven strength to carry it through two hours. This unapologetically Canadian epitome of awesome… Continue reading Movie Review: Phil the Alien cool in that Canadian way
Theatre Preview: Who wins:kids versus train?
No one thinks about outrunning trains anymore. Back in the old days, people played tag with trains across trestles all the time. Some even made it. Waiting to see the train come around the last bend before the bridge crossing–just enough of a lead to maybe make it to the other side ahead of the… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Who wins:kids versus train?
Music Interview: “Screamo without the emo”
By Kate Foote
In Calgary, bands seem to believe if they scream their frustration at angst-ridden 14-and 15-year olds loud enough, they can establish a cult-like following. Bands falling out of that category find it difficult to make a name for themselves. However, two former members of a junior high wrestling team, their buddy from high school and… Continue reading Music Interview: “Screamo without the emo”
Music Interview: the Fisher King
Let’s admit it: the majority of Canadian entertainers are rarely taken seriously or given celebrity status when compared to the rest of the world’s performers. People are likely to equate the amount of money generated by an artist to the quality of his/her music, forgetting fame and fortune have nothing to do with musical talent.… Continue reading Music Interview: the Fisher King
Theatre Preview: Flaming tassels of charity
By Jaime Burnet
With all of the superfluous hyper-sexuality shoved down our throats these days, it isn’t surprising a little mystery and integrity come as a welcome and refreshing breath of relief. For some, the term “burlesque” conjures images of neon signs flashing “Live Nudes” leading to a sad little stripper strutting on stage for an audience of… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Flaming tassels of charity