Month: May 2013
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Book Review: Inferno doesn’t quite go down in flames
In his most famous book, The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown brought the renaissance artist back into fashion. However, with his last two books, Brown has trailed behind, playing catch up with existing cultural obsessions. In his latest novel, Inferno, Brown returns again to modern culture’s fascination with all things Italian. American pop culture has… Continue reading Book Review: Inferno doesn’t quite go down in flames
How to make a movie in 24 hours
By Sean Willett
Many filmmakers dream of a chance to make it big, to be in a position where they have the money, equipment and time to make anything their hearts desire. But sometimes, having limited time and resources can be just as useful — limitation often breeds creativity. Discovering what can be accomplished in only a day is… Continue reading How to make a movie in 24 hours
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Local artist’s saga
Calgary comic book artist Fiona Staples has recently received international acclaim for her artwork in the comic book series Saga — a joint effort with writer Brian K. Vaughan, who has written for popular works such as the television series Lost. Staples says that everything to do with Saga has happened on a much larger… Continue reading Local artist’s saga
Northern Sprites: The two faces of video games
By Sean Willett
Even to a person who is familiar with video games the list of speakers at this year’s Ottawa International Game Conference could seem perplexing. Looking down the list, one can find that for every independent, bearded artist there are half a dozen suit-clad marketing gurus — with a few nerdy programmers sitting awkwardly between those… Continue reading Northern Sprites: The two faces of video games
Eggs show link between dinosaurs and birds
By Sean Willett
Current research done by paleontologists at the University of Calgary and Montana State University has led to a new understanding of how some dinosaurs cared for their eggs. While dinosaur eggs can be preserved in much the same way as other fossils, complete nests are more difficult to find. “The nests of dinosaurs… Continue reading Eggs show link between dinosaurs and birds
Dinos football player laid to rest
By Riley Hill
Friends and family gathered on Friday, May 10 in the Jack Simpson Gym to grieve the loss of Daniel Lamola, a Dinos football player and University of Calgary student who died on May 1. Lamola, who was 19-years-old, was a second-year arts student and played defensive line for the Dinos during their 2012 Hardy Cup… Continue reading Dinos football player laid to rest