How safe is the food you eat? Of course, our food provides nourishment and allows most of us to live reasonably healthy lives, but are we aware of the nasty side effects this same food may cause? For the purposes of this column, I’m not going to consider the pesticide residue on the fruits and… Continue reading Superfoods are myopic solutions
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A tale of civilization gone wrong
This is the first in a series of columns on the state of our world told from an engineer’s point of view.Decisions are being made each day which greatly impact the world we live in. This column will examine underlying theories of the decisions, and possible options. It is an attempt to educate people about… Continue reading A tale of civilization gone wrong
You’re invited to 2219
By Emily Ask
After years of tossing around ideas for a television show, Aaron Kerr and Scott Lutley, both 23 and recent University of Calgary graduates, finally put their ideas into production last summer. Using mainly their own money, equipment and circle of friends, the webseries 2219 was born. The series follows the life, love and drama of… Continue reading You’re invited to 2219
Spun: Bat For Lashes
By Kirsty Kalin
Bat for Lashes is the pseudonym for Pakistan-born, Britain-based singer Natasha Khan. Her most recent album, Two Suns, features bass and beat programming from Brooklyn-based psychedelic experimenter Yeasayer and singer Scott Walker, who performs in the duet “The Big Sleep.” Holding true to her alternative sounds, Two Suns is a heady combination of breathy vocals… Continue reading Spun: Bat For Lashes
Could the streak end? No, but close
By Carly Benson
The New Year did not start out as the Dinos had hoped. After destroying the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds 5-2 and 9-1 just before the Christmas break, the Dinos had hoped the momentum would carry through to 2005. But faced with their arch rival, the University of Alberta Golden Bears, extending their winning streak… Continue reading Could the streak end? No, but close
Hockeysaurs de-feather Thunderbirds
By Carly Benson
The games Dec. 3-4 marked the mid point of the season for the Dinos men’s hockey club. Coming off two heartbreaking losses to the University of Alberta, the Dinos were determined to make the most of this weekend’s opportunity against the worst team in the Canada West division–the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. Friday night,… Continue reading Hockeysaurs de-feather Thunderbirds
Still waiting to sit on the throne
By Carly Benson
Though many Canadians lament over the current lockout in the National Hockey League, not all hockey has come to a standstill. Suddenly, university teams and minor leagues are getting all the attention from fans in need of a hockey fix. For the Dinos men’s hockey team, this interest could not come at a better time.… Continue reading Still waiting to sit on the throne
WCMA Label Spotlight: Boompa Records
By Nolan Lewis
Boompa Records is a Vancouver-based label quickly becoming a powerhouse in Canada. Though only a year old, Boompa possesses a solid roster of both fresh, innovative talent from Canada and around the globe, with an impressive seven records release in their first year of business. Boompa strives also as a service provider for its bands.… Continue reading WCMA Label Spotlight: Boompa Records
Various Artists
By Ben Hoffman
Boompa Records is a Canadian label started by Scott Walker of The Salteens. To celebrate their first year of business the young company has released an album highlighting their extraordinary pool of talent. Boompa boasts a wide variety of artists and songwriters melding and blending genres, resulting in a truly unique collection of music One… Continue reading Various Artists
Belle & Sebastian
By CH Smith
If there were three words to describe Belle & Sebastian’s new album, Dear Catastrophe Waitress, they would be “pure, dead brilliant” (in a thick Scottish accent). There may even be words to describe Belle & Sebastian’s show in Toronto a couple of weeks back, but I couldn’t find any that would truly do it justice.… Continue reading Belle & Sebastian