It’s that time of year again when the leaves begin to fall from the trees and aspiring writers and excited bibliophiles prepare to flock to bookstores and theatres throughout the city for WordFest, to see their favourite authors and poets read from their latest work and talk about their craft and careers. It’s far enough… Continue reading Celebrating books and writers
Month: October 2013
Son of Israeli general promotes Palestinian cause
By Chris Adams
Miko Peled’s Beyond Zionism tour made a stop at the University of Calgary on Oct. 8, promoting a one-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As the son of an Israeli general, the Palestinian cause was not always his own. His book, The General’s Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine, outlines how injustices he witnessed… Continue reading Son of Israeli general promotes Palestinian cause
Mayoral candidates duke it out in MacHall
By Riley Hill
On Monday, Oct. 7, mayoral candidates gathered in the MacHall ballroom to pitch their platforms for running the City of Calgary. During the forum, candidates were asked questions that citizens submitted online. Incumbent mayor Naheed Nenshi spoke on a number of issues, including Calgary’s recent tax increases, public transit and the city’s grim rental market.… Continue reading Mayoral candidates duke it out in MacHall
Calgary’s urban sprawl
Perhaps you are a fan of the suburbs. You appreciate living close to nature with a large private backyard for your kids to play in and a huge patio for barbecues. And perhaps you realize that not many nations outside of Canada and the United States can offer so much living space for such an… Continue reading Calgary’s urban sprawl
Spun: Andria Simone
Toronto soul singer Andria Simone’s new album Good Lovin’ screams of old-school influence from the ’50s and ’60s — from the vintage-record look of the CD to the horn section piping in with little shots here and there — but refreshes the sound with modern pop and R&B beats and rhythms, producing an incredibly fun… Continue reading Spun: Andria Simone
Spun: The Albertans
The Albertans, hailing from Alberta, Saskatchewan and the United States, have put forth a sonically curious album with their recently released Dangerous Anything. Initially performing under the name Sex with an Angel in 2007, the band moved to Vancouver in 2008 and took up their current name. Since then, the band has continued to change… Continue reading Spun: The Albertans
Film review: Romeo & Juliet
When a particular piece of literature has been adapted for the umpteenth time, you have to wonder why. What does this new version do differently from the others? How does it justify its existence? And, specific to film, why should I go see it in theatres? For the most recent adaptation of Romeo & Juliet,… Continue reading Film review: Romeo & Juliet
Book Review: Lucie Wilk’s The Strength of Bone
The Strength of Bone is about what happens when people bend until they break and then bend even further because they have to — because nobody else will do what they do. Lucie Wilk’s debut novel, published Sept. 10, follows three people in a struggling African hospital: Henry Bryce, a North American doctor reeling from… Continue reading Book Review: Lucie Wilk’s The Strength of Bone
Screen Time: Love, swords and children
A slew of strong female characters have spread rapidly across movies and television shows in the last few years. They’re smart, they’re sexy and they can beat up just about anyone — including the majority of the male cast. A prime example of this trend is ABC’s Once Upon A Time with the show’s cast… Continue reading Screen Time: Love, swords and children
Dinos swept by Cougars in opening weekend
By Curtis Wolff
The new-look Dinos women’s hockey team got an early taste of the challenges they will face this season, losing two games at home to the University of Regina Cougars at Father David Bauer Arena on the weekend of Oct. 5–6. The Dinos lineup has been completely revamped for 2013–14, as the team has lost nine… Continue reading Dinos swept by Cougars in opening weekend