A triple hit combination will make January a prime time for University of Calgary smokers to finally butt out. National Non-smoking Week takes place from Jan. 21-27, and U of C Health Services is using the week and the recently passed City of Calgary bylaw banning smoking in all public places to encourage smokers to… Continue reading U of C helps students butt out
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Canadians: haw!
They say you can can tell a lot about a man by the size of his shoes and the size of his hands, but learn infinitely more from his tour schedule. So what does Ron James’ Full Tilt tour, which hits the thriving entertainment hubs of Lethbridge, Lloydminster, Fort McMurray, Prince Albert and Brandon, say… Continue reading Canadians: haw!
Green campus project gets growing, slowly
Eighteen months after its inception, the University of Calgary’s Project Evolve is now ready to take larger steps towards a smaller energy footprint. Project Evolve, a $38 million partnership with Direct Energy Business Services, aims to reduce energy use on the U of C campus by $30 million over the seven year project. The U… Continue reading Green campus project gets growing, slowly
Spun: Lynn Olagundoye
In the world of unpronounceable last names, there are those who can sing and those who can’t. After a single listen to her charming debut, Africa Violet, it’s only too clear just which category Lynn Olagundoye belongs to. An unknown prior to signing with the Winnipeg-based Absurd Machine label, the Calgary native’s refreshing take on… Continue reading Spun: Lynn Olagundoye
Online Exclusive: Ceremony ushers in citizens, conference and change
The University of Calgary Dining Centre played host to a gathering more remarkable than its usual 11 a.m. student traffic on Tues., Oct. 11: fifty freshly sworn in Canadian citizens. In a ceremony kicking off a national immigration conference hosted by the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Education, citizenship judge Hon. Patricia Gleason welcomed the… Continue reading Online Exclusive: Ceremony ushers in citizens, conference and change
Spun: DJ Shadow
While schizophrenic may be a harsh description for DJ Shadow’s newest release, there are inconsistencies surrounding The Outsider that can’t be ignored. In this unexceptional mixed-bag, it appears Shadow has about-faced, leaving behind his acclaimed previous work to ride a disorienting multi-genre bumper car through mainstream hip-hop’s wasteland. Showcased immediately in the jarring transition between… Continue reading Spun: DJ Shadow
Local bands incite revolution
By Alan Cho
Calgary has been too quiet for too long. A corporate approved Celine Dion frequency numbs its victims with mediocrity. People shuffle to their classes and jobs, souls burden with the lead of lameness and a hollow echo in their hearts. Enough already, there shall be a revolution. The people have spoken and they proclaim they… Continue reading Local bands incite revolution
Aguilera exploits only herself
By Greg Ellis
Editor, the Gauntlet,Re: “Parting Shots,” Oct. 21, 2002. After reading Jackie Panera’s article on Christina Aguilera, I was left a little confused. Certainly I am used to reading criticism of America’s pop icons typically centred around their attire and behavior, but in this article, Jackie Panera drew conclusions that although were refreshingly original, were way… Continue reading Aguilera exploits only herself
The Next Best Thing — Soundtrack
Who knew Rupert Everett could sing? His vocals back up Madonna in the remake of Don McLean’s "American Pie" and if you don’t like it, trust me, it’ll grow on you. William Orbit worked with Madonna on the remake, but please don’t judge him on that–his talent does surpass this poorly received song. The Next… Continue reading The Next Best Thing — Soundtrack