If there is a truth in Horacio Castellanos Moya’s novel Dance With Snakes, it is a dirty one: a truth about the grotesque possibilities and misunderstanding of humanity. The book opens in confusion. A mysterious yellow car has been parked in front of a housing complex in San Salvador, El Salvador. Intrigued by the vehicle… Continue reading Snakes explores humanity’s grotesqueries
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Of communism, jazz and cardigans
A plain t-shirt and pants — the perfect attire. Seemingly not caring but at the same time enough to be considered fashionable. On the way to the concert I really did believe it was important to dress to impress. It’s just after eight on a crisp August night. As I enter the bar I am… Continue reading Of communism, jazz and cardigans
Spun: Green Day
When asked to, most people characterize Green Day as an emotional band. Their sound, loaded with anger, fear and confusion, came to a head in their last album, American Idiot. The political anxiety that facilitated Idiot is no more, as their latest LP, 21st Century Breakdown, focuses on larger social ills. Breakdown tells the tale… Continue reading Spun: Green Day
The buzz on the fuzz
After a grad student responded to Campus Security inquiries with public urination and a driver, who nearly ran down a visually impaired man and his guide dog in a cross walk, gave a campus infrastructure staff member the finger and told them she was in a “fucking hurry,” security officers have reason to look forward… Continue reading The buzz on the fuzz
Homelessness by the numbers
Unlike the other floors of the Drop-In and Rehab Centre, which is one of the only shelters in the city which will accept people who are intoxicated, the fourth floor of the building is reserved for those who are sober. It is kept this way so individuals who are trying to escape substance abuse and… Continue reading Homelessness by the numbers
When feathers fly
Prominent in the history of many nations, cockfighting has largely been outlawed in western countries, with only a few localities refusing to outlaw the much reviled bloodsport. In Canada, participating in this dubious sport could land you some serious time in the pen. Cockfighting is a gaming institution in much of the world. It is… Continue reading When feathers fly
Media need to focus on policy, not mud-slinging
Almost like the time I told my teacher that I was late for class because the police ticketed me for riding my bicycle at 100 kilometres per hour, Hillary Clinton landed in hot water this week when she was called out on a statement. The only difference is that Clinton is running for the Democratic… Continue reading Media need to focus on policy, not mud-slinging
Out with King Ralph, in with Emperor Ed
Sifting through the papers has made it apparent that something went weird in Monday’s election. Perhaps something went weird before Monday’s election. In any case, something went weird. Mar. 4 saw the crowning of a new king of Alberta–this time the much maligned Ed Stelmach. Prior to the election, this man was getting beat around… Continue reading Out with King Ralph, in with Emperor Ed
Speedy Sam shredding up the track
Bucking the trend of childhood teddy-bears, Sam Effah has been cheered on to sprinting supremacy by coaches, teammates and a stuffed dog with no name. Though he didn’t enter the sport until his last year in high school, Sam Effah has developed so fast as a sprinter that he has become the number-one seed in… Continue reading Speedy Sam shredding up the track
Prioritizing post-secondary education
Though not quite as effective as a carefully lobbed Molotov, students will have the chance to exercise their political dissidence and affect the quality of their education. Perhaps the most important issue facing students when Alberta hits the polls Mon., Mar. 3 is financial accessibility of education. The cost of living and tuition are only… Continue reading Prioritizing post-secondary education