Written by Amanda Lindhout and contributing New York Times magazine writer Sara Corbett, the non-fiction book A House in the Sky details Lindhout’s harrowing kidnap by Somali extremists in 2009. The premise speaks for itself, but to condemn the novel as a hostage story would cheapen the experience and rob the reader of the depth… Continue reading Book review: A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout
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U of C research monkeys hit by hurricane
Just southeast of Belize City, Hurricane Richard made landfall Oct. 28 causing damage to a University of Calgary research post. The system was classified as a category one hurricane and, according to Belizean newspaper Amandala, overall damage was estimated to cost $25 million CAD. The storm caused a nation-wide power outage and damaged about 831… Continue reading U of C research monkeys hit by hurricane
Volleysaurs host Husky Dino Tournament: Men’s Team
By Amanda Hu
The University of Calgary Dinos men’s volleyball team managed to take bronze at the 21st Annual Husky Dino Cup Oct. 25-27. The tournament, hosted at the Jack Simpson Gym, featured four men’s teams including the Dinos, the University of Alberta Golden Bears, the Stanford University Cardinal and the University of the Pacific Tigers over the… Continue reading Volleysaurs host Husky Dino Tournament: Men’s Team
Soccersaurs get completely shut out
By Amanda Hu
The University of Calgary women’s soccer team faced two disappointing shutouts against two B.C. teams Oct. 13 and 14. Saturday’s game saw an unsurprising 4-0 loss for the ladysaurs against the top-ranked University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. UBC asserted early offensive control in the game, with a quick goal at 15 minutes by Kristen Zoller.… Continue reading Soccersaurs get completely shut out
Dinos get hustled by the Huskies
By Amanda Hu
The University of Calgary Dino footballsaurs met a close 27-13 loss at the 2007 Kickoff game against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies at McMahon Stadium Sep. 8. The Dinos were confident going into their home opener after destroying Simon Fraser University in their first game of the season 52-14, but their zealousness proved ineffective as… Continue reading Dinos get hustled by the Huskies
Ballers net two against Huskies
On a roll, the Dinos men’s basketball team crushed the fifth-ranked University of Saskatchewan Huskies twice Nov. 2627. On Friday, the Dinos had already amassed a massive 4526 lead by halftime. No doubt their just reward for shooting 57 per cent from the field, compared to a paltry 35 per cent for the Huskies in… Continue reading Ballers net two against Huskies
Humour and feminism in Joual
"It’s funny, but it’s reality," says actress Devona Reid. "It’s a brutal reality." The University of Calgary’s drama department will soon open its 35th season with Michel Tremblay’s groundbreaking play, Les Belles-Soeurs. Originally written in Joual, Quebec’s working class dialect, and then translated and performed in Enlgish, Tremblay’s play was the first to detail the… Continue reading Humour and feminism in Joual
Volleyball women learn to share with the Huskies
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies dealt a serious blow to the Dinos women’s volleyball team’s playoff hopes, but all is not lost… yet. "From a playoff standpoint, we let them off the hook," said coach Kevin Boyles. "It was a bit of a missed opportunity." The Dinos won 3-1 on Friday, but the Huskies reversed… Continue reading Volleyball women learn to share with the Huskies
Spun: Ladyhawk
By Amanda Hu
Ladyhawk, a quartet from interior B.C. with two solid albums under their belts, failed to impress with their third attempt at success with their newest release No Can Do. With its members’ homes spanning from Kelowna to Vancouver, the British Columbian band has previously recorded two wonderful albums, giving fans high expectations for No Can… Continue reading Spun: Ladyhawk
Urban sprawl research
By Amanda Hu
A city’s development is often defined by its ability to either build up or build out. As Calgary is often criticized for the latter, department of sociology graduate student Anne Huizinga is researching life in high-density environments. While studies on high-density living have been conducted in the past, Huizinga said certain aspects of the issue… Continue reading Urban sprawl research