The front cover of Into the Sun depicts David Myles in a smart tan suit against a dark gold background- an apt portrayal of classiness, charm and confidence. David Myles offers a fresh taste of folk with a hint of exoticism with a hip-hop spin and Jamaican soul.Myles’s snazzy and sensual voice, heard especially on… Continue reading Spun: David Myles
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Spun: Will Smith
By David Paul
Will Smith has always been an innovator; with DJ Jazzy Jeff they were one of the first ever presented with a Grammy for Best Rap Performance. The Fresh Prince was an actor/rapper long before Samuel L. Jackson needed to add credibility to movies staring rappers turned actors. If you’re looking for songs about bitches, blunts… Continue reading Spun: Will Smith
Two soccer hooligans butt heads
By Mark Villani
The 2014 FIFA World Cup is underway. Gauntlet Sports writers Mark Villani and Scott Strasser got into a squabble over it and we documented it. Who is this year’s dark horse? Mark Villani: Forza Italia! Being an Italian football fan all of my life, I must say, the chances of Italy going all the way… Continue reading Two soccer hooligans butt heads
Bisons force game three in CW semifinals
The University of Calgary Dinos and University of Manitoba Bisons men’s hockey teams battled it out beyond regulation time in game two of the Canada West semifinals, with the Bisons ultimately forcing a deciding game three in a 3–2 victory. Unlike the night before when the Dinos dominated every aspect of play en route to… Continue reading Bisons force game three in CW semifinals
Local dad discovers memes in 2013
Although Richard Dawkins first coined the term ‘meme’ back in 1976, only within the last decade has the word really attracted attention. Internet memes in particular have become seemingly omnipresent in today’s society. For local father Paul Molineaux, however, the discovery of memes is new and exciting. “He just came home one day and started… Continue reading Local dad discovers memes in 2013
Quebec’s charter a course for disaster
Quebec’s newly proposed Charter of Quebec Values has generated a heated debate. Quebec’s Democratic Institutions and Active Citizenship minister Bernard Drainville has proposed legislation that will prohibit the wearing of religious symbols while working in the public sector. The ban is not universal for all religions, as crucifixes at the provincial legislature will remain in… Continue reading Quebec’s charter a course for disaster
U of C to increase Aboriginal student enrolment
Last month, University of Calgary provost and vice-president academic Dru Marshall announced new strategies for increasing Aboriginal students’ enrolment at the U of C. “The Aboriginal recruitment and enrolment strategy will be a cross-cutting initiative, and will be set across campus,” said Marshall. Marshall is planning campus consultation on this issue next year, talking to… Continue reading U of C to increase Aboriginal student enrolment
Pirate party holds WikiLeaks rally
A fringe political party hopes to bring aboard a new crew for their cause at the University of Calgary. The Pirate Party of Canada looks to increase awareness and support for WikiLeaks at their rally Jan. 15. Calgary organizer Steve Henderson said the event is to raise public perception of what he sees as an… Continue reading Pirate party holds WikiLeaks rally
Fubar’s back and truly fucked up beyond all recognition
By Mike Tofin
Michael Dowse’s follow up to FUBAR (2002) is on the next fuckin’ level. The Film follows headbanger’s Dean (Paul J. Spence) and Terry (David Lawrence) up to Fort Mac, in their search for work and more beer money following an eviction from their home in Calgary. They decide to throw an eviction party which, without… Continue reading Fubar’s back and truly fucked up beyond all recognition
Greg MacPherson is Mr. Invitation
Greg MacPherson has made a name for himself as an elegant and thoughtful lyricist, drawing comparisons to the likes of Joe Strummer, Bob Dylan and David Byrne, who he grew up listening to. His lyrics are imaginative and to him are one of the most important parts of a song. “I felt like you can’t… Continue reading Greg MacPherson is Mr. Invitation