What do you get when you cross the uninterrupted violence of The Departed with the witty, Vegas-centric dialogue of Ocean’s 11? You would probably get a much better version of Joe Carnahan’s new film, Smokin’ Aces. Despite the film’s unending list of characters and disjointed style, the plot is relatively straightforward. Buddy “Aces” Israel (Jeremy… Continue reading Smokin’ Aces snuffs out
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Presidential review process under fire
University of Calgary president Dr. Harvey Weingarten’s five-year contract is up for review, but faculty and students say they are being left out of the process. Traditionally, presidential terms are extended following the formation of a presidential review committee, which is composed of all stakeholders. However, for Weingarten’s extension a committee has not been formed… Continue reading Presidential review process under fire
What do you think of bringing gender-neutral washrooms to the U of C?
What do you think of bringing gender-neutral washrooms to the U of C?
World class musicians take the Rozsa Centre stage
Calgary’s Stampeding cultural scene is often accused of lasting only ten days of the year and being a thinly veiled excuse for public intoxication. But Calgary philanthropist and piano enthusiast Esther Honens wanted to put Calgary on the map for something other than cowboys and oil. In 1991 she began her goal of building one… Continue reading World class musicians take the Rozsa Centre stage
Power to the profs
Faculties at the University of Calgary have something to smile about. Normally in a state of perpetual disappointment over funding, government indifference or lack of facilities, U of C faculties are about to be given a small measure of independence. While the plan is only preliminary, faculties will soon have more autonomy over their own… Continue reading Power to the profs
By-election hopes to top 8 per cent voter turn out
Classes are beginning to get serious. Early semester flirting has blossomed into mid-semester romance, and now there’s one more thing to get excited about: Students’ Union by-elections. From Oct. 17-19, the University of Calgary SU will hold a by-election to fill five vacant spots that remain from the last general election in March. During last… Continue reading By-election hopes to top 8 per cent voter turn out
Law school hopeful gets a hand up
Gregory McMeekin has always wanted to be a lawyer. However, like all young law school hopefuls he must first take the notoriously difficult LSAT exam. This is challenge enough for any student, but luckily McMeekin is not one to shy away from a challenge. McMeekin has cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheel chair.… Continue reading Law school hopeful gets a hand up