By Jacob Finn
I was set. I was free. A vagabond — at least in my mind. I had arrived in Scotland for my exchange at the University of Glasgow in September of 2009 and it was now late fall. I lived in a building that had minimal heating but many parties. I attended a 500-year-old university, but… Continue reading an innocent abroad
Hey, you! Yes, you, with your penchant for both Purple Rain and mythical Halloween monsters. Key to the City wants to turn your friendly neighbourhood haunted house into an indie-rock discotheque and all that’s missing is you. After a name-change and lineup-swap circa 2007, previous local staples Vailhalen have switched gears to establish their own… Continue reading The Dudes, Dojo Workhorse, Vailhalen, Key to the City
Journalism is typically thought of as firmly non-fiction. It’s all about reporting the facts in an unbiased and informative way. Journalism is also where the creator and host of The Vinyl Cafe, Stuart McLean, got his start. In 1979, he won an Association of Canadian Television and Radio Artist award for a radio documentary on… Continue reading The jump from journalism to fiction
It’s hard to be critical of a film that examines and discloses the intense human suffering of the holocaust — there is some intrinsic value in its creation and presentation. But alas, in the case of A Film Unfinished, it must be done. The film, directed by Yael Hersonski, is devoted to a reel of… Continue reading Moving, but lacking in substance
Persian restaurants are a rare sight in Calgary. Although, after indulging in my first Persian dining experience, I can’t see why. Perched on the corner of Centre Street and 11th Ave. NE, the newly opened Shiraz restaurant can be easily overlooked except by those who know what they are searching for. Walking in, one would… Continue reading Shiraz is Persian perfection
The brothers, who have slowly drifted apart since the younger Potorac began attending university, almost instantly regressed to a childlike state when Ryan casually brought up the flavoured juice crystals during a tense family dinner in which Charles announced he had decided to drop out of his welding diploma program to focus on his music… Continue reading Brothers reminisce over shared memory of Kool-Aid mascots
What follows is a very serious look at the fast-paced, heart-pumping world of energy drinks to keep you awake and ready for those upcoming exams.The Fake Coffee One444 ml serving146 mg caffeineIt’s actually a bit disappointing. I’m a fan of coffee, but this is a little gross. Like most energy drinks, it has been super… Continue reading The Isaac Azuelos electric-rush-energy-drink-power-station-nation with Isaac Azuelos