By Nicole Kobie
Hollywood has produced a lot of strange stories, on-screen and off. Auto Focus is a bit of both. Telling the story of Hogan’s Heroes’ star Bob Crane’s rise to fame, descent to weirdness and eventual murder, Auto Focus is technically a good film. The dialogue is interesting, the acting is compelling, and the writing is… Continue reading Autofocus
By Nicole Kobie
When I was much younger, my sister and cousin wasted an entire Saturday tying at NBA Jam. Right as the buzzer was about to go in the two-minute match, one or the other would mess up, so the other could tie, and the game could keep going. The UBC Thunderbirds and our Dinos appeared to… Continue reading Dinos dig for a single win
By Nicole Kobie
It’s not just a walk in the park. While the surroundings are as beautiful as any inner-city greenspace, graveyards have gravity and serenity. The ground isn’t just grass, it’s a place where someone’s loved one is eternally resting. Union Cemetery–part of what’s commonly called Cemetery Hill–has another feeling about it, one of history. Few other… Continue reading Unearthing Calgary’s past
By Nicole Kobie
Few films guarantee entertainment whether the audience hates or loves what they see. This is an art perfected by writer/director/leftist Michael Moore. Granted, his quasi-documentaries are about politics, but they are one of the best conversation/argument starters.Bowling for Columbine is but the latest piece in his activist work that includes books like Stupid White Men,… Continue reading Moore Bowling for pins on the right
By Nicole Kobie
How does a four-minute meeting turn into a four-hour long discussion? Simple: mention the words “Den” and “closure” in the first meeting, and involve the Students’ Union in the second.Last Wed., Oct. 9, members of the SU briefly met with University of Calgary Vice-President Finance and Services Phyllis Heaphy concerning recent violent incidents at the… Continue reading Den security serious
By Nicole Kobie
The Internet is full of viruses and worms, and now it has a new one. Straight from Malaysia, the Bugbear virus has hit the University of Calgary. “The number of virus detections roughly doubled when Bugbear first appeared,” said U of C Information Technologies Antivirus Consultant Jim Powlesland. “Bugbear is definitely our number two virus,… Continue reading Malaysian computer virus alert
By Nicole Kobie
At the revelation that the University of Calgary’s last president, Dr. Terry White, was leaving, there was a collective sigh of relief and sensation of anticipation across campus. No more would we be subjected to White’s uh-uh-ums or his student-unfriendly policies. It was time for a change. With high expectations, we welcomed our current president,… Continue reading U of C president sorely disappoints
By Nicole Kobie
Not many people like being stopped in the halls and food courts, especially to have their work questioned or criticized. However, if you see University of Calgary President Harvey Weingarten in line for a burger, eating his lunch or walking through the plus-15, don’t hesitate to stop him—-he’d love to hear what you think.Thanks not… Continue reading The president: one year later
By Nicole Kobie
For the price of a movie ticket, Calgary students can now brush up on their arts knowledge, fill their spare time with educational experiences, and go on cheap, impressive dates. The Live Rush program, which started this September in Calgary, offers students the chance to get last-minute, low-priced tickets to events held at companies like… Continue reading Art, entertainment on a student’s budget
By Nicole Kobie
The Four Feathers is a fantasy. Or, rather, it’s best when viewed with an imaginative eye. Set in a historical context, with beautifully realistic filming, it at times feels truthful. However, with a little creativity it not only becomes a swash-buckling, romantic adventure, but meaningful commentary too. Feathers is the tale of two soldier friends,… Continue reading Hollywood overshadows Four Feathers