By Nick Beaver
Over the past few years or so, dubstep has been on its way to the big time, finally getting the credit it truly deserves. With the unveiling of Magnetic Man, comprised of Benga, Skream and Artwork — three of several genre pioneers — and the release of their eponymous debut album on the horizon, it… Continue reading Spun: Magnetic Man
By Nick Beaver
With Illuminaudio comes evolution– Chiodos are out with the old and very much in with the new. The band’s new lineup looks significantly different than it did about this time last year and so it was inevitable that their sound would change. What certainly could not be predicted was the direction the band’s evolution would… Continue reading Spun: Illuminaudio
By Joel Klettke
Dust off those imagination caps left over from elementary school, because this article is interactive. For just a moment, imagine yourself back in the ’80s. Instantly, at the very mention of the decade, all sorts of fun, quirky things will fly to mind: leg warmers, Hulk Hogan, big hair, synthesizers, Dukes of Hazard and hoop… Continue reading Pimpmydecade
Many 22-year-old guys are into J-Lo, Britney or Beyonce; but University of Calgary students Mike Tobin and Nick Roper are into Shania. The two were recently named Calgary’s “Ultimate Shania Twain Fans” in a contest hosted by CMT in conjunction with Country 105 and other Canadian radio stations. They are now in the running for… Continue reading U of C students goofy for Shania
By Natalie Sit
Kananaskis Field Stations 50th anniversary University of Calgary students are familiar with the two U of C affiliated Kananaskis Field Stations through field courses, retreats and other events. The two field stations celebrated their 50th anniversary July 8, 2000. In 1950 the R.B. Miller Station was the first station to open. Situated in the Sheep… Continue reading News Briefs: Suitable for news-reduced diets
By Jan Creaser
“Good evening. Earlier this week, Dr. Brain and I ventured into the Jack Simpson Gymnasium for AIESEC’s annual Careers Day. Over 100 companies attended, filling their booths with gimmicks to attract students. As you will see when we roll the clips, thousands of eager beavers were treated to heaps of information on jobs available in… Continue reading The hunt: free stuff
By Jan Creaser
Clink, clink, clink!Jingle, jingle, jingle!I’m navigating my way through MacEwan Student Centre, dodging the volunteer clan of “holiday cheer” hunters. I lost the cameraman somewhere back by the A&W lunch line and I’ve found myself muttering into my mic just like Allgood does in that way that irritates me so much. And where the hell… Continue reading Holiday hallucinations: spread the nog