By Ben Rowe
We have been watching James Bond on the big screen for 50 years. Bond’s adventures began in print, authored by Ian Fleming, nine years earlier. Rooted in the Cold War and modernist ideals of the ’50s and ’60s, the Bond films defined the culture of those decades but have unfortunately struggled with relevancy for years.… Continue reading Film Review: Skyfall
Calgarian Andrew Nikiforuk’s latest book is a departure from his typical environmentalist critique of the fossil fuel industry. The Energy of Slaves examines our energy consumption from a moral perspective, equating our relationship with petroleum to that of a master and slave. The book is presented as a thorough dissection of the historical context… Continue reading Book review: The Energy of Slaves
By Sean Willett
Market Collective, a Calgarian independent market that showcases local artists and musicians, has had two of its three December dates cancelled by the Calgary Parking Authority. This decision came after the CPA received complaints from the Kensington Business Revitalization Zone, which claimed that Market Collective uses up too many parking spaces in the area.… Continue reading Market Collective facing new challenges
Despite popular belief, being a successful musician isn’t all about “living the dream.” In reality, the life of a musician is a life of sacrifice. Musicians usually have to prioritize their music before friends, family, a beautiful IKEA-furnished condo and a standard nine-to-five office job. Life for most musicians involves a lot of time being… Continue reading Delhi 2 Dublin go coast to coast
By Andrew Kemle
Canada has a history of separatist movements, mostly due to its multicultural society, which is constantly growing by welcoming immigrants from other countries. National unity can be hard to promote when there are many different voices, but unity is beneficial to all Canadians. Currently, there is little threat of any part of Canada seceding, yet,… Continue reading Divided or united
By Fabian Mayer
A recent study published by the Miistakis Institute has found that a wildlife underpass on a section of the Trans-Canada Highway near Dead Man’s Flats, located near Canmore, Alberta, is substantially reducing collisions between animals and motorists. The study found that since the underpass was installed in 2004, the collision rate has declined from an… Continue reading Underpass saves lives and cash
Lobbying efforts by advocacy groups and student associations have improved recognition of students’ struggles. On November 8, student politicians and members of the Council of Alberta University Students met with ministers and leaders of provincial parties in Edmonton to talk about educational problems. Amendments will be put forward to the Alberta Legislature to reform… Continue reading Student lobbying sees positive results
The 2011 solar house project, Cenovus Spo’pi, is currently being built near the Calgary Centre of Innovative Technology building at the University of Calgary. Fourth-year petroleum land management student and project manager Alexandre Ste-Marie estimates that this rebuilding will be completed and opened to the public by late November. Cenovus Spo’pi, or the Technological Residence… Continue reading U of C is home to award-winning solar house
MacEwan Student Centre is the heart of the University of Calgary. An average of 30,000 people eat, study or socialize in MSC every day. With 20 food vendors, three restaurants and two convenience stores, MSC is a lifeline for U of C students. Health and safety standards need to be met in a building as… Continue reading Critical concerns about MacHall kitchens
By Curtis Wolff
The Dinos women’s hockey team has wasted little time building on last year’s national championship season, starting this season with an 8–1–1 record and leading the Canada West conference. The Dinos, featuring Canadian hockey legend Haley Wickenheiser and Russian national team star Iya Gavrilova, knew they would have a target on their backs coming into… Continue reading Dinos depth key to success