By Noah Miller
Staff and students at the U of C once again find themselves with parking that is expensive and stretched thin. Parking lots are either packed near capacity or too costly for a student budget. “When I come to park at the school for work in the afternoon there is barely anything available,” said Dinos events… Continue reading Campus parking pricey, strained: students
By Jeremy Zhao
As university and college students return to school for another grueling semester, they are also being hit by a rise in flu cases. At Washington State University’s Pullman campus, over 2,000 students have experienced flu-like symptoms due to a suspected H1N1 outbreak. In an interview with the Associated Press last Tuesday, Paula Adams, a co-ordinator… Continue reading Suspected H1N1 outbreak strikes 2,000 students at Washington State
Trials for the H1N1 flu vaccine that will be distributed to Canadians are beginning in the next two weeks, as researchers continue to assess the threat level the pandemic presents. With a full vaccination program already underway in Australia, and with the U.S. set to begin in early October, new questions are being raised regarding… Continue reading H1N1 vaccine to hit after spike
This is a tale of an exploration of sin, not for the intrinsic pleasure it provides, but to satisfy curiosity. I did not commit myself to an unusual task attempting to attain fame, gain recognition for some cause or benefit humanity in some deluded way. I did this simply because I could, and what I… Continue reading Entering the 3rd circle of hell
By Ken Clarke
It’s about damn time. This two CD package is a promotional sampler of the 14 UK Beatles albums which have been digitally remastered at Abbey Road Studios in London and released on 09.09.09. Fans around the world can finally rejoice in hearing the fab four as they’ve never heard them before. The sound quality has… Continue reading Spun: The Beatles
By Chelsee Albo
Throughout history men have been categorized as lovers or fighters. Michael Bernard Fitzgerald has exploded into Calgary with his distinct flavour of acoustic pop music, which clearly places him in the former category. With a rhythmic vocal style, horns and clapping infused with his incredibly passionate lyrics the prince of Calgary’s music scene has outdone… Continue reading Spun: Michael Bernard Fitzgerald
One word that’s been abused in modern music journalism is the term psychedelic. Once referring to a very specific brand of spacey, atmospheric and vaguely surreal-sounding music, now it’s used as a lazy catch-all for anything even slightly difficult to describe. The Unit Breed’s Always Distance the Lonely is a perfect modern straight-up psychedelic rock… Continue reading Spun: The Unit Breed
At first glance, Dan Mangan’s sophomore album looks like it could be another superficial experiment in indie-folk-pop. Don’t be fooled, as the Vancouver native quickly shatters this illusion. The album opens on the strength of “Road Regrets” and slowly builds momentum throughout. “Robots” has the potential to be a boisterous crowd pleaser, however it’s the… Continue reading Spun: Dan Mangan
By Mike Tofin
Click-click, gargle, gargle, gargle, inhale, breath out. Hit the play button. Is that the CD player melting down, sounding like R2D2 having an anxiety attack? No, it’s just the intro track to The Locust’s latest release, New Erections. Man that little kid is throwing a massive fit outside. Nah, it’s just the vocal track throughout… Continue reading Spun: The Locust
By Ken Hunt
Utah quartet the Used, alongside bands like Alexisonfire, have spearheaded the emo/post-hardcore movement since the early ’00s, invoking punk and alt-rock influences along the way. Like that of many popular bands, their sound has undergone subtle but noticeable changes since their self-titled release in 2002. Their maturity and musical refinement is evident on their recently… Continue reading Spun: The Used