By Emily Ask
As a student, the best clothes are free. If they happen to come from your grandmother, well, you’ve probably got to get creative. That’s what happened last weekend as my grandmother, Mary Ask, went through various boxes and closets of clothes, picking out all the things she hadn’t worn in years to give away. My… Continue reading My Grandmother’s Closet
By Remi Watts
T he staunch Realist will tell you the notion that music has something inexpressible about it, a beauty that is not contained within its various parts, is terribly absurd. The Realist would continue, positing that music’s appeal is comprehensible through dissecting its various components. Music’s appeal, then, comes from sound’s interaction with certain parts of… Continue reading FRAZEY FORD
Theatre isn’t the first medium people think about when pondering how to inspire political discussions and debates, but Downstage Theatre and Performance Company is structured around this very concept. The group’s mandate is to provide quality socially conscious and politically charged theatre to patrons in Calgary. “I love working on and seeing all kinds of… Continue reading Staging an Uprising
Some documentaries focus on an interesting subject, but leave questions unanswered. Some documentaries do an excellent job thoroughly researching uninteresting subject matter. Sons of Perdition, however, is a magnificent blend of an interesting subject that is adeptly and effectively dealt with, and the end result is a thoughtful and provoking look into a captivating and… Continue reading Documentary delves into a dark corner of Utah
Firaxis has added another solid chapter to their renowned series with the introduction of Civilization 5. The studio expands on what made previous installments of the game successful, while simultaneously making important and decisive changes. The strategy series is renowned for its in-depth and nuanced gameplay style as players attempt to build an empire that… Continue reading The civilized way to take over the world
A completely typical snowfall in Calgary set citizens into a panic. November flurries, which are average in every way for this time of year, enraged and confused drivers across the city. “I just can’t believe it,” said 47-year-old Chad Nathans, who has lived in the same house for the past three decades of his life… Continue reading Snowfall somewhat inconveniences city
Third-year University of Calgary development studies student and social outcast Mark O’Shea formally announced Nov. 16 that he was up for anything this weekend.O’Shea, who during his tenure at the school has made few friends and attended a sparse amount of group activities by invitation, made the heart-breaking declaration to a collection of classmates before… Continue reading Unpopular man available to hangout anytime
There are those strange people out there who sail through life with absolutely no desire to listen to music. For whatever reason, they just haven’t made a connection with one of our society’s most pervasive forms of cultural expression. Hip hop artist Daniel Bennett– also known by the name Transit– was one of those people.… Continue reading Local rapper navigates a genre fraught with cliche
Touring is usually thought of as the most gruelling part of a musician’s career, but for Wintersleep touring is an integral part of their livelihood. Mike Bigelow, Loel Campbell, Tim D’eon, Paul Murphy and Jon Samuel have all conditioned and trained for a marathon of touring that started in 2007. These Nova Scotia natives are… Continue reading Flying by the seat of their pants
By Al Williams
With a last name like Galifianakis, it’s easy to see why so many have been referring to him as “the guy from The Hangover” for far too long. But Zach Galifianakis’ rapid rise to the front of the comedy scene has made the name instantly recognizable and mispronunciations are quickly vanishing. He further adds to… Continue reading Due Date: Planes, Trains and Automobiles minus the planes, trains and originality