By Jon Roe
Chris Beauchamp and Jon Roe have entered the Pink Flamingo Challenge, a U of C fitness challenge pitting old-school training against new-school techniques. Last week they went through a series of tests to determine their fitness levels. The results are in and now the real fun can begin. Chris Beauchamp, Editor-in-Chief Vitals: Height: Weight: Body… Continue reading Pink Flamingo Challenge: Checking In
By Jon Roe
The Rest of the West [Predicted 9th] Dallas Stars Last year’s Pacific Division champs didn’t really make many moves other than adding Mike Ribeiro. Unfortunately, the Sharks and Ducks made big moves to improve. Look for the Stars to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2002. [Predicted 10th] Vancouver Canucks Acquiring Roberto Luongo… Continue reading Online Exclusive: NHL Preview — The Rest of ‘Em
By Amanda Hu
Political parties and youth leaders alike have been long striving to fight youth voter apathy. The Green Party’s latest initiative, to do just this was the announcement of a Youth Caucus Development Committee at the party’s 2006 convention in Ottawa. The mandate of the YCDC is to examine the logistics of creating, electing and maintaining… Continue reading Online Exclusive: Go Green or Go Home
Profit and prophet go hand in hand according to the latest documentary to screen as part of the Movies that Matter series. Banking on Heaven tears the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints a new stigmata in this documentary expose of their practices along the border between Arizona and Utah. The film… Continue reading Heaven’s in the bank
Corb Lund has been a part of the Alberta music scene since The Smalls formed in 1990. Though the indie hard-rock legends quit in 2001, the Corb Lund Band–recently renamed Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans–have only gotten bigger. Devoted full-time to his hugely successful solo project, Lund is a respected mainstay who creates what… Continue reading This man also wears black
Like a sloppy first kiss, Lotus Child’s sophomore album flirts with greatness at times, but ultimately falls into limbo somewhere between “outstanding” and “okay.” Gossip Diet is a competent combination of unchained, confident instrumentals and endearing vocals, but is tainted by over-complicated lyrics on a few tracks. Upbeat tracks like “Lids” and “Archaeologists” show a… Continue reading Spun: Lotus Child
By Trenton Shaw
Predictable, over-produced and cloyingly poppy, Quarter Life Crisis is sure to find its place among the year’s abominations. The Suits XL employ a misguided amalgamation of musical styles that always end up yielding to show-stealing pop melodies so sugary they may induce vomiting. With synthesizers, keyboards, strings, DJ scratches, beat boxing, extra drum tracks and… Continue reading Spun: The Suits XL
By Erika Lieu
Josh Groban tried. Il Divo tried. Even Charlotte Church tried. Enter Vittorio Grigolo. Finally, an artist who has successfully melded two genres that were never meant to be: pop and opera. Vittorio, the little tenor who could. As a first stab at “pop opera,” the authentic made-in-Italy Grigolo fuses the two genres to create a… Continue reading Spun: Vittorio Grigolo
While schizophrenic may be a harsh description for DJ Shadow’s newest release, there are inconsistencies surrounding The Outsider that can’t be ignored. In this unexceptional mixed-bag, it appears Shadow has about-faced, leaving behind his acclaimed previous work to ride a disorienting multi-genre bumper car through mainstream hip-hop’s wasteland. Showcased immediately in the jarring transition between… Continue reading Spun: DJ Shadow
The Trailer Park Boys’ popularity has been an epidemic, spreading from one person to the next, putting the avian flu to shame. With the upcoming release of Trailer Park Boys: The Movie, there’s no doubt that millions more will be infected. The movie, much like the series, follows the lives of Ricky, Julian and Bubbles… Continue reading Movie Review: Trailer Park Boys movie expletively awesome