Ever have one of those nights where you just have to go out and show off those new Armani virgin wool slacks you just bought? Or perhaps that silk Versace shirt looks too good not to be seen in public? No problem, the Concorde is the perfect place to display those designer threads. The closest… Continue reading The Lost Reviews
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The Lost Reviews
Describing an evening at the Speakeasy is not a simple task. The beer is the same as in any other club, the service is friendly, and there is a distinctive local clientele. And among the laborers, the barrage of high school boys, and the office types stepping in for a quick drink on the way… Continue reading The Lost Reviews
The meaning of life, so far
There’s something to be said for a lack of purpose. Sometimes, a film can be fascinating and involving even when it sends no concrete message or when the plot has no real direction. My Life So Far is such a film Directed by Hugh Hudson (Chariots of fire; Greystoke: Legend of Tarzan)–who is known for… Continue reading The meaning of life, so far
Op-Fi forum
The battle of the Operations and Finance candidates began this Tuesday at a candidates forum in MacEwan Student Centre. Of the four candidates running for the position of Students’ Union Vice-president Operations and Finance, all but Paul Newman attended.It came as no surprise that one of the major issues discussed was MacEwan Hall Expansion, the… Continue reading Op-Fi forum
Events forum
If we learned one thing from the Students’ Union Vice-president Events candidates forum, it’s that both Jared Lorenz and Peter Wootliff are confident in expressing their feelings about self-exploration. Amidst cries of, "I don’t want anybody else. When I think about you I touch myself," students were able to discern some relevant information. Candidate Francis… Continue reading Events forum
Events Commission
This year, seven candidates are running for the position of Events Commissioner. Unfortunately, only four lucky contestants will win the coveted prize behind door number two. The prize in this case, however, demands fulfilling many responsibilities in return. The job of an Events Commissioner basically entails assisting the Students’ Union Vice-president Events on various activities… Continue reading Events Commission
The CFI moneyland express
Research prospects at the University of Calgary have improved to the tune of $2 million.The money was awarded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, an organization formed in 1997 by the federal government with a five-year plan to invest $800 million toward strengthening Canada’s capability for research."Its purpose is to invest in infrastructure programs at… Continue reading The CFI moneyland express
Adventures in stereo
Prepare yourself for an all out fund-raising barrage by the University of Calgary’s own radio station CJSW 91 FM. The annual event, which runs Fri., Oct. 23 to Oct. 30, is back and hopes to be as successful as its predecessor. Last year, the event was able to raise over $103,000 in donations, so this… Continue reading Adventures in stereo
Month-long campaign kicks off
If you were outside enjoying the nice weather last Wednesday on campus, you may have noticed the barbecue outside MacEwan Hall in the afternoon.No, this wasn’t another event to welcome students back to university, rather it was the kickoff to what will be a month-long campaign to raise funds for the United Way’s University of… Continue reading Month-long campaign kicks off