On February 9, the Gerry Thomas Gallery is filled wall-to-wall with models, photographers, style bloggers and public relations managers at PARK’s third annual fashion industry mixer. Photos hang from the ceiling and the tables are messy with business cards and empty wine glasses. The success of the event is evident in the amount of attendees,… Continue reading Redefining design
Month: March 2012
Election lessons from Al Smith to Mitt Romney
Those following the ongoing Republican Party primaries may have noticed the name Al Smith appearing with increasing frequency. But unlike contenders Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul, Smith is not seeking the Republican presidential nomination. In fact, Smith went down that road some 84 years ago when he was the Democratic nominee… Continue reading Election lessons from Al Smith to Mitt Romney
Against disingenuous community
By Remi Watts
Constantly in our ears like cheap linguistic currency is the word ‘community,’ as if each of us instinctively understands the merit of its ceaselessly repeated use, as if each of us are still intimate members, comrades, brothers and sisters of one meaningful togetherness or another. It is the intensity, the vibrancy of life, the density… Continue reading Against disingenuous community
Editorial: Hit the hay elsewhere, Anders
Our hearts go out to the students who reside in the Calgary West riding. Since 1997 they have had the undue embarrassment of putting up with the ranting, snoozing and general ineffectiveness of their Member of Parliament, Robert J. Anders. However, Anders’s antics may finally be catching up with him, and we might now be… Continue reading Editorial: Hit the hay elsewhere, Anders
Handball is not a hit with students
By Josh Rose
The latest intramural sport offered at the University of Calgary is handball. Handball has been offered for the last two semesters, but has not generated enough interest to run as a league. Handball is fashioned like other sports — a team must win by scoring on the other team’s goal. It is typically played on… Continue reading Handball is not a hit with students
Breasts: larger isn’t always better
Breasts are everywhere. In the media, breast talk can range from cancer to sexualization. But when it comes to how large breasts adversely affect women, coverage is limited. Women need to take care of their breasts, support them properly and know the consequences of having a big bust. When it comes to breasts, larger is… Continue reading Breasts: larger isn’t always better
The battle for the women’s hockey CIS title: Alberta Pandas
The Pandas hockey team has won seven national championships since their inauguration as a varsity team 15 years ago. But this will be the team’s first opportunity to claim national gold on home ice. The Pandas finished second in Canada West at the conclusion of the regular season. Seven overtime losses throughout the year left… Continue reading The battle for the women’s hockey CIS title: Alberta Pandas
The battle for the women’s hockey CIS title: Montreal Carabins
This will be the second time the Carabins play in the national championship– they took fifth in 2010. The Carabins ended the season second in the RseQ with a 17-7-2 overall season losing the gold medal match to the McGill Martlets 4-0. Goaltender Rachel Ouellette had a 9-6 season, including one shutout. Ariane Barker led… Continue reading The battle for the women’s hockey CIS title: Montreal Carabins
The battle for the women’s hockey CIS title: Wilfred Laurier Golden Hawks
The first place Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks enter the CIS national championship as favourites to capture the gold medal. After an impressive 25-0-1 regular season, the Hawks compiled a 6-1 playoff record in the Ontario University Athletics final. Sophomore sensation Laura Brooker is a constant threat, as the team’s sniper she never has trouble finding… Continue reading The battle for the women’s hockey CIS title: Wilfred Laurier Golden Hawks
The battle for the women’s hockey CIS title: UPEI Panthers
After finishing fourth in their conference, the Panthers shocked the Atlantic University Sport conference when they pulled off a gold-medal win on March 4, beating Mt. Alison 3-0. This will be the first Panthers appearance at CIS nationals and it was their first AUS title. Netminder Kristy Dobson stopped 55 of 56 shots on net… Continue reading The battle for the women’s hockey CIS title: UPEI Panthers