Bermuda Shorts Day, or BSD as it is commonly known, is an annual tradition at the U of C that has been around for over 50 years. Every spring, on the last day of winter semester classes, U of C students gather to blow off some steam and celebrate finishing their classes in the form… Continue reading BSD: A history lesson
Month: April 2014
BSD: a preview
With less than two weeks until Bermuda Shorts Day, preparations are in full swing for the University of Calgary’s most popular annual student event. The party kicks off on April 14 at 12:00 p.m. in parking lot 32. With an internationally recognized concert lineup and over 90 on-site porta-potties, Students’ Union vice-president student life Ben… Continue reading BSD: a preview
Muslim students get new prayer space
By Riley Hill
Muslim students now have their own private prayer space in the Loft, moving them out of the hallway by the multi-faith prayer rooms where they used to pray. They will pray in the Loft until the winter semester ends in four weeks. Once spring begins, Muslim students will move back to the old prayer rooms… Continue reading Muslim students get new prayer space
Distress Centre wins club of the year
By Chris Adams
The Students’ Union Club Awards ceremony was held in MacEwan Hall on Wednesday April 2. Of the 300 clubs on campus, 13 received awards. SU vice-president student life elect Jonah Ardiel was the master of ceremonies for the event in place of current vice-president student life Ben Cannon. Club of the Year, announced by Cannon… Continue reading Distress Centre wins club of the year
How to stop a flood
World Water Month was in March, a time to learn about and celebrate the management, sanitation and preservation of water. Water is both a resource and a risk, as the June flooding of Southern Alberta illustrated. The 2013 flood was deemed the worst in Alberta’s history and has spurred a number of initiatives including a… Continue reading How to stop a flood
CUFF film review: Asphalt Watches
Asphalt Watches is about two people hitchhiking across Canada — that’s the greatest amount of detail that I could infer after watching the animated film. Asphalt Watches is based on the true story of how Seth Scriver and Shayne Ehman, the film’s creators, attempt to travel across the country. The duo’s plan involves sneaking onto… Continue reading CUFF film review: Asphalt Watches
U of C professor wins Juno award
University of Calgary professor Allan Bell, acting director of the School of Creative and Performing Arts won a Juno award for Classical Composition of the Year on Sunday, March 30, for his composition “Field Notes” with the Land’s End Chamber Ensemble. Bell was up against Montreal composer James O’Callaghan for “Isomorphia for Orchestra and Electronics,”… Continue reading U of C professor wins Juno award
CUFF film review: Three Night Stand
A disenchanted married couple, a weekend getaway at a ski lodge, ex-lovers and other wacky characters barging in at the wrong times — it sounds like the recipe for a bland and generic comedy. However Three Night Stand explores awkward and uncomfortable topics while maintaining a sense of humour throughout the film. Three Night Stand… Continue reading CUFF film review: Three Night Stand
Game review: Titanfall
By Diltaj Atwal
Don’t believe the hype. Titanfall is a fun game, but it’s not without its faults — and there are major ones. I began the game expecting a grand adventure with amazing action, customization, storyline and multiplayer gameplay. I couldn’t wait to get my titan. But the game fell short of my expectations. Made by Respawn… Continue reading Game review: Titanfall
Calgary festival brings indie films and cereal
By Liv Ingram
The Calgary Underground Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing fringe films that defy convention. The festival features films from a variety of genres including horror, sci-fi and thrillers to comedies, documentaries and music-related films. This year’s festival features a lineup of over 30 films — many of which will be making their Albertan premieres at… Continue reading Calgary festival brings indie films and cereal