With all the great comedy movies that have been released lately, it is hard to believe they keep getting better. Role Models, starring Paul Rudd (Knocked Up, 40-Year-Old Virgin) and Seann William Scott (American Pie) keeps the laughs coming. The movie follows Danny Donahue (Rudd) and Wheeler (Scott) as they become the best “Bigs” ever,… Continue reading LOLing out loud
Month: November 2008
Art is awe-inspiring
November is that unfortunate month stuck somewhere between Halloween and Christmas, like an awkward teenager, not knowing who they really are. If that’s how you’re feeling, you’re in luck! Calgary’s art scene this month knows it’s so awesome and its confidence will overwhelm you. Visit all the events and you’ll know the meaning of life… Continue reading Art is awe-inspiring
Kaufman misses the mark with latest flick
Synecdoche, New York is a surreal, absurd trip that brushes with greatness, but ends up being an absolute mess. Writer/director Charlie Kaufman (Adaptation, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) manages to eke out some scenes of raw beauty, but these are sadly lost in the pandemonium of the film’s storytelling. The film’s main character is… Continue reading Kaufman misses the mark with latest flick
Victims of Lunchbox’s trick
The Shagbots have seen some shit, but they’re a little too modest to brag about it. Starting off in a dingy basement in 2006, the ‘Bots kicked things off with a bang, beating Kara Keith and Hot Little Rocket in the Fuel 90.9 Big Rockstar Competition, where they won $26,000 to record their as of… Continue reading Victims of Lunchbox’s trick
Online Only: T-Rex had a good nose for meat
The Tyrannosaurus Rex, previously renowned for its chomping prowess and large teeth, had a special gift for finding its prey. In fact, it had one of the canniest noses of any meat-eating dinosaur, comparable to the vicious velociraptor.Scientists at the University of Calgary and the Royal Tyrell Museum researched the noses of meat-eating dinosaurs, or… Continue reading Online Only: T-Rex had a good nose for meat
Online Only: Human rights a global issue
By Caeli Hann
The Department of Political Science and Latin American Research Centre will be hosting the event Payoke: Pioneering in the Fight Against Human Trafficking on Nov. 17. Patsy Sarensen, founder and director of the non-governmental organization Payoke, is also a member of the European Union Experts Group on Human Trafficking. She founded Payoke in 1988 to… Continue reading Online Only: Human rights a global issue
Alumnus named chief prosecutor
A University of Calgary alumnus is taking on Calgary’s criminals. Lloyd Robertson replaced outgoing veteran crown criminal prosecutor Gordon Wong on Nov. 3 to become Calgary’s interim chief Crown prosecutor. In his new position, Robertson will lead a team of 85 lawyers as they tackle the greatest challenges facing Calgary’s justice system. “There’s really been… Continue reading Alumnus named chief prosecutor
80-year-old PhD recipient writes another book
The idea to become the first PhD recipient in the department of communication and culture had never occurred to Verna Reid, who was enjoying her retirement party with good family and friends at age 69. For a woman who passionately devoted her career to the literature and visual arts for more than 35 years, it… Continue reading 80-year-old PhD recipient writes another book
Researchers witness poaching
By Joseph Tubb
University of Calgary researchers witnessed two incidents of poaching while observing big horn sheep in Sheep River Provincial Park in October. The first took place Oct. 18, when a pair of research assistants who were capturing sheep to fit with GPS collars saw four people scoping the group of sheep from a nearby ridge. Although… Continue reading Researchers witness poaching
Brentwood will get a facelift, not all happy with result
By Daniel Pagan
City hall’s plans to build a transit-oriented urban village around the Brentwood C-Train stop is causing controversy. Last month, the city’s planning commission approved the Brentwood Station Area redevelopment plan which now awaits approval by council. It is a 30-year plan that would develop Brentwood, a 1960s-era suburb, into medium- and high-rise apartment buildings to… Continue reading Brentwood will get a facelift, not all happy with result