By Chris Adams
Ever wake up in the morning and ask yourself: is rap worth studying? Should you verse yourself? University of Calgary linguistics professor Darin Flynn thinks so. He believes that one of the best ways to identify shifts in language is by studying rap music. “Linguists tend to approach language from a scientific point of view.… Continue reading Linguistics professor uses hip hop to study the evolution of language
By Chris Adams
Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of city hall on Friday, July 11, to protest the latest round of Israeli air strikes in Gaza. The two-hour protest began at 6:00 p.m. Organizers estimate that over 500 people took part. Two Calgary activist groups organized the protest — Justice For Palestinians (JFP) and Solidarity for Palestinian… Continue reading University club organizes protest against Israeli bombing of Gaza
By Chris Adams
Alberta’s ruling provincial party is in the midst of a leadership race following Alison Redford’s resignation. Jim Prentice — former member of parliament for Calgary Centre-North — is in the running to become Alberta’s next leader. And, according to most, he’s the candidate to watch. Prentice served nearly seven years in the Harper government, 18… Continue reading Premier front-runner talks pipelines
By Chris Adams
The University of Calgary received two unprecedented donations Tuesday as a local investor and the Alberta government gave a total of $200 million to the faculty of medicine. U of C president Elizabeth Cannon announced Geoffrey Cumming’s $100 million donation to a crowded room at the U of C’s Foothills Campus. The faculty of medicine… Continue reading Businessman donates $100 million to U of C
By Chris Adams
The price of your UPass will go up this September, but not by much. Calgary Transit approved a $5 increase on the UPass for the fall semester, putting the total cost at $122 per semester. The cost of the UPass is tied to the consumer price index and is subject to annual raises. If fees… Continue reading UPass price set to increase by $5
By Chris Adams
Students keen to learn about the history of higher education should look no further than the University of Calgary’s department of history. Associate history professor Paul Stortz will introduce a new course titled “History of Universities in Canada and the Western World” in the fall. The course will cover the history of universities from the… Continue reading New class surveys the history of universities
By Chris Adams
A Calgary man is now the face of Canadian-bred extremism after he carried out a suicide attack that left dozens dead. Photos posted online in March revealed that Salman Ashrafi killed 46 people and himself in a suicide bombing in Iraq in November 2013. Ashrafi left Calgary to fight with the al-Qaeda splinter group Islamic… Continue reading Calgary man murders 46 in Iraq bombing
New parking for bicycles in the southeast corner of the Art Parkade is open for students who get to campus on two wheels instead of four. The lot has 54 racks and will cost $30 per year for a spot, according to University of Calgary Parking and Transportation Services. Students’ Union vice-president operations and financeAdam… Continue reading Bike parking now open in the basement of the Art Parkade
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