Month: November 1999

By Kevin Rothbauer

Once again, Calgarians responded in force to CJSW’s request for cash. Last week’s annual funding drive was "really successful, as usual," for the University of Calgary’s student radio station, according to Station Manager Jamie Frederick. "We’re still working on the final numbers," he added. "But it should be similar to last year’s amount, which was… Continue reading CJSW funding drive over

By Bonnie Leung

It’s a concept that flies in the face of authority. Students can pie their profs from Nov. 3-19 as part of a Students’ Union fundraiser for the United Way. According to SU United Way Representative Stefan Lohka, Pie the Prof traditionally runs as part of the university’s United Way campaign. "Pie the Prof is the… Continue reading Pie the Prof kicks off with psych prof

By Angela Nicol

Throughout the last century, the relationship between indigenous peoples and archaeologists was somewhat strained. This year, Chacmool, the University of Calgary Archaeological Association, is presenting Indigenous Peoples and Archaeology: Honouring the Past, Discussing the Present, Building for the Future. The conference will be held at the university from Nov. 11-14, bringing together archaeologists and indigenous… Continue reading Conference looks at archaeology and indigenous issues

By Marcela Salamanca

Is anyone interested in becoming deaf? That’s exactly what happened at LFO’s concert at The Palace on Nov. 2. The brass fixtures inside created a type of echo box which left everyone with ringing in their ears, and serious hearing damage. Pre-show entertainment on the dance floor consisted of break dancing (Yes, this horrid "dance"… Continue reading They stopped by in the winter

By Shawn Hoult

Guster, a Boston based trio, is currently touring in support of their latest album Lost and Gone Forever. In the relatively short time since their formation they have had the chance to tour with such heavy hitters as Blue Rodeo, Great Big Sea, Semisonic and perform at the horde festival with Blues Traveler and The… Continue reading College bands can be successful

By Holly Budd

Dear Mom, Jennifer Love Hewitt’s new show Time of Your Life premiered last week. When she was but a pre-teen, having shown some promise as a performer, her mother moved her to Los Angeles so her daughter could fulfill her dreams of stardom. Hmmm, I seem to remember an incident when I was the star… Continue reading Dear Mom: thanks for saying no

By Laura Glick

Chris O’Donnell has the word commitment oozing from every pore in his toned body. Naturally, he was the perfect choice to play a young man terrified to let go of his bachelor freedom. Bad choices like those made by the casting agency pervade O’Donnell’s latest romantic comedy The Bachelor. With every stock character and the… Continue reading Don’t marry me

By Gemma McLintock

Calgary’s music scene has always displayed a great deal of variety. Everything from loud heavy metal and rock’n’roll, to angsty emo and hardcore, the ever popular punkrock scene to bouncy britpop has graced Calgary stages. These varied styles will always have their fans, but it seems that good pop-rock has a universal following. Although thrown… Continue reading Bringing the fire to your pants

By Jean-Paul Desjardins

Every so often there comes a beautifully written film that captures the essence of its genre and takes filmmaking to new heights. The Bone Collector, starring Angelina Jolie along with the head and index finger of Denzel Washington, is definitely not one of these films.After being injured in the line of duty, a bedridden Lincoln… Continue reading Bone collecting is a boring job