A chemistry experiment gone wrong brought the fire department to the University of Calgary June 11 after an unwanted reaction resulted in a small explosion in a chemistry lab. The resulting fire caused minimal damage to the laboratory, but four fire trucks were called in as a matter of procedure. A student in the lab… Continue reading Chemistry explosion Brief
Month: June 2010
Folk Fest turns 31 sans midlife crisis
For about a week each year, the Calgary Folk Music Festival transforms the idyllic Prince’s Island Park in the heart of downtown into its own little village. With an expected turnout of 53,000 attendees, artists, support staff and the festivals 1,600 volunteers, the atmosphere in the park is unforgettable. “It kind of takes care of… Continue reading Folk Fest turns 31 sans midlife crisis
Still hoofing it after 16 years
When I was four years old, Deerhoof were already cool. Now, after 16 years, 12 records and five former members, the solid quartet of John Dieterich, Satomi Matsuzaki, Ed Rodriguez and Greg Saunier continue to blow the minds of listeners everywhere. Matsuzaki’s vocals have the haunting quality of a half-forgotten dream as they float over… Continue reading Still hoofing it after 16 years
Dr. Horrible wants you to sing along
This Saturday, Joss Whedon fans will be able to dust off their pipes as the Plaza Theatre hosts a midnight screening of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog and Buffy The Musical. The double feature is presented by Calgary’s Hole In The Wall Studios, which also screens such cult favourites as the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Producer… Continue reading Dr. Horrible wants you to sing along
Podcasts, a great way to while away your summer
It’s summer — that time of year when university students swear that they won’t learn anything, and if they’ve made the mistake of signing up for spring and summer classes, they will only attend begrudgingly. If you are looking for a way to kill time this summer — or avoid homework — podcasting may be… Continue reading Podcasts, a great way to while away your summer
Calgarians fight to save historic brewery from destruction
History buffs across Calgary are joining forces to try and save an old brewery from the wrecking ball. In May 2009, Ronald Mathison of Matco Investments applied for a demolition permit for the Calgary Brewing and Malting Co. site, unbeknownst to the surrounding Inglewood community. Mathison filed for demolition because renovating the building was too… Continue reading Calgarians fight to save historic brewery from destruction
Dinning elected as new chancellor by U of C senate
The University of Calgary announced former Conservative Party MLA Jim Dinning would become the school’s new chancellor as of July 1. Dinning was elected as the school’s 12th chancellor on Tuesday by the U of C senate, where he will sit as leader and ceremonial head of the university for a four year term. “I… Continue reading Dinning elected as new chancellor by U of C senate
Research shows meth improves snail memory
A University of Calgary researcher is looking at the complexities of the human mind in a unique way, by giving crystal meth to snails. Dr. Kenneth Lukowiak has been investigating the links between memory formation and retention and certain chemicals for over a year and a half. While human neurology is too complex for experimentation… Continue reading Research shows meth improves snail memory
The cost of being the best you can be
The recent suspension of the football program at the University of Waterloo raises questions, once again, about why athletes at every level continue to use performance-enhancing drugs. (See cover story). The entire Waterloo football team underwent drug testing, a rare occurrence in CIS sports, and was pulled from the upcoming season after nine of the… Continue reading The cost of being the best you can be
Apples and oranges, but not on the first date
By Jaya Dixit
It’s the story of so many dates: a meal and a conversation at a restaurant located somewhere on the spectrum between dive and high-end, or somewhere between fast food and healthy. Increasingly, the choice of venue has led to a boiling, bubbling debate about what food choices reveal about those who make them. Whether your… Continue reading Apples and oranges, but not on the first date