By Diltaj Atwal
Lou Grenou (Leo Fafard) is a lazy, alcoholic, womanizing cop in the small town of Woodhaven. After a satantic cult transforms him into a werewolf, he becomes WolfCop — a beast of a police officer who serves justice with fangs, fuzz and campy horror. Unlike many horror films, WolfCop, which is now in theatres, doesn’t… Continue reading WolfCop brings fuzz to the force
By Diltaj Atwal
A review of the University of Calgary’s Wi-Fi shows that only the Taylor Family Digital Library and the Energy Environment Experiential Learning buildings have reliable access to the university’s Internet signal. Students’ Union president Jarett Henry said Campus Information Technologies sent out a survey about Wi-Fi after they recognized the need to address the poor… Continue reading University upgrades weak campus Wi-Fi
By Diltaj Atwal
NoD is the University of Calgary’s undergraduate creative writing magazine, published by the English department. The magazine provides an outlet for undergraduate students and artists to publish their poetry, prose and visual art. Building on the publication’s legacy, incoming managing editor Athena Genevieve says NoD is in transition. “I’m hoping, in the future, to create… Continue reading NoD magazine seeks submissions
By Diltaj Atwal
The newly formed Arts Internationalization Committee held its first meeting a month ago. The committee aims to internationalize the faculty of arts and provide resources for students and professors to go abroad. The committee has faculty and student representatives to help both students and professors with international affairs and opportunities. “The Arts Internationalization Committee is… Continue reading Arts Internationalization Committee formed
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
By Diltaj Atwal
A sexual revolution is underway. Kevin Alderson is a University of Calgary professor of psychology and he sees a transformation in the labels used to describe sexuality and gender taking place in western nations. The change is a movement away from talk of sexual orientation to what he calls affectional orientation — a shift that… Continue reading A new sexual revolution in the West
By Diltaj Atwal
At the next Liberal Party policy convention in February, a proposal that originated with University of Calgary students might lead Canada to develop thorium as a future energy source. “The idea came from Alberta Young Liberals,” said the president of the U of C Liberals, Vincent St. Pierre. “We said, ‘let’s make a new resolution… Continue reading Young Liberals push thorium energy
By Diltaj Atwal
Auresia’s latest album, Risin’!, centers on the singer’s soulful voice, mixing her beautiful harmonies with meaningful lyrics and flavours of electric pop. At times the album can be clunky but it is truly an interesting marriage between unique electric pop blends and the soulful harmonies of reggae. Auresia, a singer, songwriter and guitarist raised in… Continue reading Spun: Auresia
By Diltaj Atwal
A Presidential Review Committee is currently underway to review Elizabeth Cannon’s performance as she seeks a second term as president of the University of Calgary. The committee has a mandate to review the performance of the president and make a recommendation to the Board of Governors as to whether she should be reappointed. “Representatives from… Continue reading U of C president up for review
By Diltaj Atwal
The Students’ Union Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held on November 28, giving undergrads the opportunity to showcase their research. Students selected for the symposium will compete for awards valued between $500–$1,000. “One goal of the [symposium] is to provide undergraduate researchers with an opportunity to present their work, get that experience with knowledge translation and… Continue reading Undergraduate research symposium in November