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Spun: James Durbin

By Leigh Stauffer

James Durbin was a contestant on the tenth season of American Idol. With an inspiring story of overcoming childhood diagnoses of both Asperger and Tourette syndromes, Durbin finished in fourth place. His debut album, Memories of a Beautiful Disaster, is a little less inspired, consisting entirely of standard rock fare. Nothing stands out on the… Continue reading Spun: James Durbin

Entertainment brief: James Randi at the University of Calgary

By Nicole Dionne

James Randi is liar. One of the best, in fact. After all– it’s his profession. “On stage I lie. I always do, yes. But I’m doing it for purposes of entertainment. I never tell people, and neither do most magicians, that I have real magical powers. We’re being honest with people,” said Randi during a… Continue reading Entertainment brief: James Randi at the University of Calgary

Spun: James Blake

James Blake was a remarkable success story last year. The Brit stormed the Internet with the release of two critically acclaimed EPs and managed to place as the runner-up in the BBC’s Sound of England poll that highlights up-and-coming English musicians. That means the pressure was on for his recently released self-titled debut LP and,… Continue reading Spun: James Blake

Students’ Union executive mid-term review 2010: James Delaney

By Sarah Dorchak

Students’ Union vice-president operations and finance James “Squirtle” Delaney has accomplished much in the first two-thirds of his term. Delaney, hardheaded and loyal like his Squirtle namesake implies, tackles problems with perseverance while staying steadfast to his platform goals.His predecessor, Joey Brocke, implemented a new governance structure that Delaney has had to iron the wrinkles… Continue reading Students’ Union executive mid-term review 2010: James Delaney

Concert Review: James Brown breaches 5th dimensional space to funk up Calgary

By Kyle Francis

A massive pillar of people huddle inside the MacEwan Student’s Centre. Imposing people in red shirts shuffle along the quivering mass of humanity to make sure no one tries to hurdle the steel gates containing them. When the clock strikes seven, the red shirts converge to the head of the pillar and allow the people… Continue reading Concert Review: James Brown breaches 5th dimensional space to funk up Calgary

Movie Interview: James Wan shoots Saw on pure guts

By Peter Hemminger

On the phone from his Seattle hotel room, director James Wan sounds abnormally chipper. It’s baffling, not only is it 9:30 in the morning where he is, but he’s already done a number of interviews. Even more so, after seeing the gruesome crimes presented in Saw, Wan’s directorial debut, the sunny Australian voice coming through… Continue reading Movie Interview: James Wan shoots Saw on pure guts

James Murdoch

By Jesse Keith

James Murdoch’s debut album Between The Lines places him in the poppy-singer songwriter category, sort of like a Canadian John Mayer. James Murdoch, John Mayer–both JMs. And the cover for Between The Lines looks surprisingly like Mayer’s Room For Squares, but perhaps I’m reading a little too much between the lines. Murdoch doesn’t do anything… Continue reading James Murdoch

Ballots – James Keller

By James Keller

President: Bryan West With no phenomenal candidates in this year’s election, West comes out far ahead of a list of unprepared and unqualified opponents. VP Academic: Laura Schultz As one of the most qualified candidates in any race, Schultz is poised to blow her opponents out of the water. VP External: Kevin Maloney While he… Continue reading Ballots – James Keller