Folk Fest turns 31 sans midlife crisis

By Andy Williams

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

Calgarians fight to save historic brewery from destruction

By Olivia Brooks

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

By Brent Constantin

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

By Brent Constantin

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