By Amanda Hu
Montreal outfit Winter Gloves works a lot like their moniker. While all connected by their overarching fibres, each member is given a lot of room to move around. Though the band started as Charles F.’s side project, it has morphed into a fully-inclusive group, something that the once-lone musician thought was a necessity. “When I… Continue reading Some prefer Winter Gloves to mittens
The University of Calgary Eco Club is hosting a Buy Nothing Week from Nov. 18–22. In conjunction, a Clothing Swap will be held in MacHall from Nov. 20–22. “The main goal of [Buy Nothing Week] is to raise awareness about consumerism,” said Eco Club president David Rivera. “This way we can make sure that the… Continue reading Eco Club kicks off clothing drive for Buy Nothing Week
A recent study conducted by the University of Calgary’s sociology department has brought to light a shocking secret about Calgarians: we actually like our city’s unpredictable and miserable winter weather. This finding flies in the face of years and years of resident testimonials professing a love for warm, mild weather. Desiring to appear normal and… Continue reading New study reveals Calgarians love bad weather
Hello dear children of the first dimension, I once again join you from the humble house of DeBoir. I once again risk my mind, my very soul, gazing deep, deep into your futures. Some have written to ask, ‘Madam DeBoir, why, WHY?’ My response is simple; my curse is the world’s gift. I must pull… Continue reading Gauntlet Psychic Predictions — February
With zombie and undead culture bigger than ever, it’s not surprising that this infectious genre is making its mark on Calgary’s theatre circuit. At the 2008 Calgary Fringe Festival, the theme is manifesting as Use Me: An Undead Musical, a play that combines the beloved genre with a deeply unsettling premise and an unexpected dose… Continue reading A musical about love between life and death
There are very few things involved in the world of politics which can be counted on to cause such a dramatic lack of interest as Calgary’s municipal elections. Voter turnout in the last few years has been dismal and there doesn’t seem to be any particular reason why that should drastically change by Oct. 15.… Continue reading Municipal politics are important!
By Mittens
By Chuck Balls
Local thespians, flamboyant homosexuals and furries alike finally have a reason to celebrate as the seminal off-Broadway production, Cats the Musical, returns to our fair city next week for a highly anticipated run on nine shows. Though the run is paltry compared to the 8,949 shows the musical staged in London, many Calgarians are eagerly… Continue reading Fake News: Calgary Cats causing commotion
By Gauntlet
A good Students’ Union Vice-President Academic is the mother bear of the organization. When students are faced with academic probation and appeals they need a compassionate, genuine and approachable person to sit them down, explain their options are make them feel a little bit better. Paige Forsyth fits this description like a warm scarf and… Continue reading SU Midterm Review: Paige Forsyth
A knowledgeable young man once said that a worthwhile relationship is like trying to find the perfect wave or powder run; you may not find it every time you try, but it’s definitely worth it when you do. To Mittens, If I am guilty of anything, it’s falling for the wrong girl (evidently on the… Continue reading Disasters in the world of dating