Month: February 2011

Despite common belief, writer’s block will not cause apocalypse

By Sarah Dorchak

It’s almost that time of the year again: the last push before Reading Week. Unless you’re a robot built by engineering students, chances are your stress has steadily risen since the first week of January, most of which comes from procrastinating on assignments. Don’t kid yourself, friends, I know you all would prefer to do… Continue reading Despite common belief, writer’s block will not cause apocalypse

Spun: James Blake

James Blake was a remarkable success story last year. The Brit stormed the Internet with the release of two critically acclaimed EPs and managed to place as the runner-up in the BBC’s Sound of England poll that highlights up-and-coming English musicians. That means the pressure was on for his recently released self-titled debut LP and,… Continue reading Spun: James Blake

Another Year, another British film success

By Chad Utke

Mike Leigh has been a stalwart in the British film industry for years, combining his penchant for writing and directing to deliver powerful cinema. Relying on an entourage of recognizable Brits who seem to continually crop up in his films, Leigh has brought to life some of the most beautiful characters and stories to grace… Continue reading Another Year, another British film success

Lauchie, Liza and Rory, sibling rivalry at its finest

By Andy Williams

One would assume that a play called Lauchie, Liza and Rory would have at least three actors performing three characters. It doesn’t. The play only has two, and those two actors– Christian Murray and Natasha McLellan– are responsible for 10 different parts. The play focuses on the story of twins in a small Cape Breton… Continue reading Lauchie, Liza and Rory, sibling rivalry at its finest

Alberta politics, out with the old

By Brandon Beasley

Recently, politics in Alberta has seen a series of events occur in short succession which could have great importance for the future of our province. First was the announcement that Liberal-turned-Independent MLA Dave Taylor joined the new Alberta Party, an upstart centrist group. Then came the announcement that Premier Ed Stelmach intends to resign in… Continue reading Alberta politics, out with the old

Canada should reform its electoral system

By Dominik Matusik

Based on recent media reports and the rhetoric adopted by the three federal parties, election season is here again. Despite all the “Canadians don’t want an election” talk and complaints about the cost, if you’re anything like me, you’ll find this election entertaining. While waiting for ours, I amused myself by watching the British, Australian… Continue reading Canada should reform its electoral system

Nationalism gets in the way of supporting good causes

By Jocelyn Hunt

Think of how you describe yourself. Likely your country of origin and current citizenship are on the list. But why do those define us when the geographic location of our birth is quite arbitrary? When there is a political demonstration or natural disaster nationality shouldn’t matter, and yet a sense of nationalistic pride or sorrow… Continue reading Nationalism gets in the way of supporting good causes