By Jill Webber
Adult-oriented animated TV has been dominated by the likes of Family Guy and The Simpsons over the last few decades, but shows like Archer (and the much under-appreciated Bob’s Burgers) are rewriting the book on drawing funny. Archer is a spy whose love of sex, drugs and foul language gets him into precarious situations. Described… Continue reading Archer
By Ashton Chugh
The University of Calgary will host the 2015 and 2016 Canadian Interuniversity Sport championships for women’s hockey. “It’s a great opportunity for our young program to be able to host the CIS championship two years in a row,” said Dinos head coach Danielle Goyette, in a Dinos press release. “It’s going to help to promote… Continue reading Dinos to host women’s CIS championships in 2015 and 2016
By Tendayi Moyo
I read an article in USA Today that quoted a street vendor in Rio de Janeiro. He said he hopes Brazil is knocked out in the first round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He thinks this will stamp out remaining support for the tournament and make the public turn their attention to Brazil’s looming… Continue reading Contingencies of Brazil’s FIFA performance
By Liv Ingram
Funeral Sky — the debut album from Calgary-based Reuben and the Dark — sees the indie-folk outfit explore “the duality of misery and joy.” The album is produced by Florence + The Machine drummer Chris Hayden (who vocalist Reuben Bullock met serendipitously at a resort in Mexico) and Stephen Kozmeniuk. The album incorporates chilling choir-like… Continue reading Reuben And The Dark
Chromeo’s fourth album, White Women, delivers what their previous album, Business Casual, couldn’t: a clever, tongue-in-cheek summer playlist. While many artists are just discovering the semi-vintage, always fun, electro-funk music that is a mish-mash of 70s discotheque and 80s pop sensibility, this is Chromeo’s regular mix. And they have finally found the combination that strikes… Continue reading Chromeo
By Diltaj Atwal
NoD is the University of Calgary’s undergraduate creative writing magazine, published by the English department. The magazine provides an outlet for undergraduate students and artists to publish their poetry, prose and visual art. Building on the publication’s legacy, incoming managing editor Athena Genevieve says NoD is in transition. “I’m hoping, in the future, to create… Continue reading NoD magazine seeks submissions
By Kaleen Khan
Taylor Kline, who produces electronic music under his last name, is a Calgary-based music producer, artist and painter. Kline’s unique approach to his music has allowed him to open for artists such as Hudson Mohawke, XXYYXX and, most recently, Bonobo. “I started making music two-and-a-half years ago. It was kind of funny. I was going… Continue reading Producer’s art background influences his sound
By Kaleen Khan
Taylor Kline, who produces electronic music under his last name, is a Calgary-based music producer, artist and painter. Kline’s unique approach to his music has allowed him to open for artists such as Hudson Mohawke, XXYYXX and, most recently, Bonobo. “I started making music two-and-a-half years ago. It was kind of funny. I was going… Continue reading Producer’s art background influences his sound
Self-exiled writers on a journey of social progress. A Malaysian legend in a quest for truth. A man’s transformation from civilian to soldier. These are some of the performances the School of Creative and Performing Arts has to offer in the 2014-15 season. As the Centre for Performing Arts on campus, the school features dance,… Continue reading School of Performing Arts announces 2014-15 schedule
On Friday, May 30, Kingsland Farmers’ Market will host the Calgary Street Food Festival in search of the city’s best street food. Kingsland Farmers’ Market has gathered 15 food trucks and 15 food vendors to compete in the festival. Each vendor will offer a special five-dollar-dish in addition to their regular menu items, which will… Continue reading Street Food Festival rolls into Kingsland Farmers’ Market