World Water Month was in March, a time to learn about and celebrate the management, sanitation and preservation of water. Water is both a resource and a risk, as the June flooding of Southern Alberta illustrated. The 2013 flood was deemed the worst in Alberta’s history and has spurred a number of initiatives including a… Continue reading How to stop a flood
CUFF film review: Asphalt Watches
Asphalt Watches is about two people hitchhiking across Canada — that’s the greatest amount of detail that I could infer after watching the animated film. Asphalt Watches is based on the true story of how Seth Scriver and Shayne Ehman, the film’s creators, attempt to travel across the country. The duo’s plan involves sneaking onto… Continue reading CUFF film review: Asphalt Watches
U of C professor wins Juno award
University of Calgary professor Allan Bell, acting director of the School of Creative and Performing Arts won a Juno award for Classical Composition of the Year on Sunday, March 30, for his composition “Field Notes” with the Land’s End Chamber Ensemble. Bell was up against Montreal composer James O’Callaghan for “Isomorphia for Orchestra and Electronics,”… Continue reading U of C professor wins Juno award
CUFF film review: Three Night Stand
A disenchanted married couple, a weekend getaway at a ski lodge, ex-lovers and other wacky characters barging in at the wrong times — it sounds like the recipe for a bland and generic comedy. However Three Night Stand explores awkward and uncomfortable topics while maintaining a sense of humour throughout the film. Three Night Stand… Continue reading CUFF film review: Three Night Stand
Game review: Titanfall
By Diltaj Atwal
Don’t believe the hype. Titanfall is a fun game, but it’s not without its faults — and there are major ones. I began the game expecting a grand adventure with amazing action, customization, storyline and multiplayer gameplay. I couldn’t wait to get my titan. But the game fell short of my expectations. Made by Respawn… Continue reading Game review: Titanfall
Calgary festival brings indie films and cereal
By Liv Ingram
The Calgary Underground Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing fringe films that defy convention. The festival features films from a variety of genres including horror, sci-fi and thrillers to comedies, documentaries and music-related films. This year’s festival features a lineup of over 30 films — many of which will be making their Albertan premieres at… Continue reading Calgary festival brings indie films and cereal
Guy on train good at picking up social cues
Early yesterday morning, as you boarded the train to campus, you sat beside a young man engrossed in a book. The man was relatively good looking by conventional standards, with the exception of his Adidas track pants. “Must be laundry day,” you thought to yourself hopefully. After several minutes of silence, the man closed his… Continue reading Guy on train good at picking up social cues
CIS unveils Super Championship Weekend
By Curtis Wolff
Canadian Interuniversity Sport is introducing its own version of March Madness during next year’s men’s and women’s hockey and basketball championships. All four of these national championship events will be held simultaneously from March 12–15, 2015. CIS broadcasting partner Sportsnet will provide over 20 hours of coverage on Semifinal Saturday and Championship Sunday. “These are… Continue reading CIS unveils Super Championship Weekend
Dinos support a marketing matter
I’ve always been disappointed by the low attendance at Dinos games. Every time I’ve gone to a game, regardless of the sport, the stands are mostly populated by small pockets of friends and family. There has never been a solid foundation of fan support from the student body as a whole. Obviously, you can’t expect… Continue reading Dinos support a marketing matter
2013-14 provides a spark of hope for Flames fans
By David Song
Despite a recent hot streak in which they routed both the mighty Anaheim Ducks and rival Edmonton Oilers, the Calgary Flames are going to miss the playoffs yet again. On paper, this year’s campaign is not much different from the team’s general trend these past few years. Occasional flashes of brilliance and a never-say-die attitude… Continue reading 2013-14 provides a spark of hope for Flames fans