Month: June 2013

By Sean Sullivan

There was more going on behind Henry Hudson’s back than just the mutinous plotting of his crew.
 The Hudson Bay Epic is a historical retelling of Henry Hudson’s fourth and final attempt to discover the northwest passage, co-written by Genevieve Pare and Ian MacFarlane — who are also the main actors in the play —… Continue reading Mutiny and romance

By Riley Hill

From June 6–9, teams from the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering will test vehicles they built in the Society of Automotive Engineers Collegiate Design Series, competing against teams from Canada and the United States. The series features several design competitions for different classes of vehicles, with U of C teams fielding a racing… Continue reading Schulich racing teams put designs to test

By Riley Hill

On May 25, Hockey Canada Board of Governors voted to ban body checking in peewee hockey. Reactions across Canada have been divisive, with some applauding it as an important step in preventing concussions in children, while others view it as the removal of a critical aspect of the sport. 
 Hockey Canada’s decision was based… Continue reading Gauntlet Q and A: Dr. Carolyn Emery

By Reem Ghaleb

The online ticketing company Ticketfly has acquired Prime Box Office, leading to the closure of PBO in MacEwan Student Centre. All of PBO’s services — including ticket sales to events happening in Calgary — have been transferred online and are now only accessible on the Ticketfly website. 
 PBO president Greg Stephenson has joined Ticketfly… Continue reading Prime Box Office closed due to Ticketfly buyout

By Riley Hill

Crowds gathered in the parking lot of McMahon Stadium on May 31 to support the Enough Is Enough tour — a cross-Canada bike ride by Ginny and Kerry Dennehy, founders of the Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation. 
 The Enough Is Enough tour aims to raise awareness about mental health and remove the stigma that is… Continue reading Rally held to combat mental illness