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The Black Keys

By Richard Lam

Turn Blue marks the Black Keys’ eighth studio album and sees the duo continue to grow. The psychedelic album cover and psych-rock soul reflect the style of co-producer Danger Mouse. This is the band’s fourth collaboration with the producer, known for his work with Jay-Z, Gorillaz and Beck. With morose lyrics and a tempo slower… Continue reading The Black Keys

Spun: The Black Keys

By Richard Lam

With the simple but stomp-worthy opening track, “Everlasting Light,” it’s clear that The Black Keys have taken a step back for the better. After Attack & Release, their big studio misstep with its overindulgent Danger Mouse production, the Keys have stripped their music back to the bare essentials. The fact that they’ve returned to producing… Continue reading Spun: The Black Keys

Taylor alters traditional meaning of libraries

By Richard Lam

As construction for the Taylor Family Library project approaches its completion, plans for moving in are being formulated. “The move in to the building is probably one of the most complex any library system has ever done before,” said Tom Hickerson, vice-provost of libraries and cultural resources at the University of Calgary. “In the same… Continue reading Taylor alters traditional meaning of libraries

Spun: Oberhofer

By Richard Lam

When reviewing CDs at the Gauntlet, we are often forced to choose by album cover alone, knowing little else. Oberhofer’s homemade cut-and-paste cover of a young child pursuing a red balloon is perfectly suited to the album. Like the child, Oberhofer seems to be in wide-eyed wonder of the world around him. He is in… Continue reading Spun: Oberhofer

Spun: Phantogram

By Richard Lam

What a perfect album title. The electro-pop duo of Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel have crafted a densely atmospheric album that only gets better as the sun goes down. With equal parts Portishead and Au Revoir Simone, the pair seamlessly mix live instruments with synths to create a vibrant neon blanket of sound. Each song… Continue reading Spun: Phantogram

Indie comic creator explores his own past through comics

By Richard Lam

It’s no secret how Jeffrey Brown lost his virginity. Described in minute detail with sensitive hand-scribbled drawings, Brown’s second book, Unlikely, tracks his relationship with first girlfriend Allisyn from awkward beginning to eventual end. It is his fascination with the little things in life and relationships that make up the core of his autobiographical comics.… Continue reading Indie comic creator explores his own past through comics

Homeless to be able to acquire ID more easily

By Richard Lam

Controversy and debate arose over a March 28, 2010 Calgary Herald article claiming that the Alberta government was working on biometric ID cards that could include fingerprint and facial scan samples for the homeless in the city. “Those who are homeless should not be treated any differently from those who are not,” said John Graham,… Continue reading Homeless to be able to acquire ID more easily

Second language training helps newcomers

By Richard Lam

According to recent projections from Statistics Canada, within the next 15 years 50 per cent of Canadians will be visible minorities and by 2031, one-third of Calgarians will be foreign born. Many will need more than basic English-as-a-Second-Language training to succeed academically and professionally. For this reason, the University of Calgary’s English for Academic Purposes… Continue reading Second language training helps newcomers

Quadrangle green space construction begins this summer

By Richard Lam

Alongside the Digital Library, students will have a new central green space to look forward to next fall semester. The Taylor Quadrangle is currently looking at a September-to-October completion date. “The focus has been on the library itself, but the design of the Quad is now near completion. The construction activities are going to start… Continue reading Quadrangle green space construction begins this summer