It was billed as a swillfest—the first concert in the Summer of Debauchery series. While last week’s Mac Ewan Hall Ballroom appearance by the Reverend Horton Heat may not have been quite as debauched as expected, it was nothing short of a miraculous show. The Reverend (real name: Jim Heath) brought his travelling psychobilly/snake oil… Continue reading Hellraisers
Month: July 1999
SAA hearing wraps up
By Mary Chan
A Student Academic Assembly hearing concerning Faculty of Management Representative Ryan Cartwright took place June 30, where the SAA Committee of Hearing ruled on an application to disqualify Ryan Cartwright from his position.Applicant Jennifer Bond contended that Cartwright is not recognized by the Faculty of Management as the student representative due to a mix-up in… Continue reading SAA hearing wraps up
Campus 5-0: The June report
By Mary Chan
June and early July was a rather medical time for our boys in blue as the slow summer continued.Campus Security responded to a major ammonia leak at the Olympic Oval on June 20 when about 300 pounds of ammonia vented from an on-site containment facility. The alarm sounded at 4:46 a.m. and Campus Security and… Continue reading Campus 5-0: The June report
Sweet sounds of renovation
By Mary Chan
Can it be? University of Calgary students may soon hear the long-awaited sounds of construction emanating from MacEwan Student Centre.Though the Students’ Union is still attempting to secure a loan to finance its new multi-million dollar ballroom facility, tender has been signed to renovate a north section of msc."This is the first of a number… Continue reading Sweet sounds of renovation
Invariants of Three-Manifolds
By Bonnie Leung
This may come as a blow to Star Trek fans, but wormholes cannot be formed—at least according to new research done at the University of Calgary.An international conference, Invariants of Three-Manifolds, will be held at Kananaskis this week to study research and find new methods for comprehending the mathematical nature of the universe.According to U… Continue reading Invariants of Three-Manifolds
Enter the dragon boats
By Fifi Enyi
Man and the elements will collide this weekend as Filipino Students Association members race across the Glenmore Reservoir at the Alberta Dragon Boat Racing Festival.This is the fifth year the FSA has participated in the race. They view this event as an opportunity to strengthen ties among members and renew cultural awareness."It is a great… Continue reading Enter the dragon boats
JFK Jr., the global village turns its lonely eyes to you, again.
How unfortunate that John F. Kennedy, Jr. was born to a celebrated family within a culture whose only functioning mental attribute is its terribly selective memory.With the death of JFK Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and her sister Lauren, the American public and the rest of the world is in mourning (at least according to… Continue reading JFK Jr., the global village turns its lonely eyes to you, again.
Local aquaphiles headed for Pan Ams
The Pan Am Games open in Winnipeg this week. Calgary, of course is well-represented on Canada’s team. An astounding 11 coaches and 61 athletes associated with the local branch of the National Sport Centre are either in the ‘Peg already or making the trip within the next week.At the centre of the Calgary contingent are… Continue reading Local aquaphiles headed for Pan Ams
The Tip-off
David Cone has had his ups and downs over a 13-year career, but he seems to belong in New York. Last year, he was almost a Cy Young Award winner, but he had to settle for a World Series ring. Last Monday, he pitched the Yankees’ second perfect game (no runs, no hits, no errors)… Continue reading The Tip-off