By Sika Patton
Those persistent volunteers clamouring for your money are gone, but their efforts during the Holiday Food Drive will stock the shelves of the food bank for another holiday season. Although organizers are still tallying revenues, the total for the Nov. 22-26 campaign is estimated to be around $17,000. This is under the projected $20,000 and… Continue reading Holiday Food Drive wraps up
By Daniel Krut
If you’ve tried to take out a library book recently and were shocked to discover you have a fine, you are not alone. In September the University of Calgary MacKimmie Library changed its policy on borrowing and fine regulations. "I was pissed off [the change] wasn’t promoted," said fifth-year Psychology student Eric Charles. "I took… Continue reading Students upset over overdue fines
By Jan Creaser
Calgary Herald reporter Paul Drohan provided first-hand strike knowledge for University of Calgary students Dec. 1 when he addressed a sociology class called Worker Movements and Labour Unions. The Chair of the Picketing Committee spoke honestly about the state of affairs within the Herald which prompted workers to cast strike ballots almost four weeks ago.… Continue reading Herald Union rep speaks to students
By Mary Chan
Provincial student leaders, including University of Calgary Students’ Union President Rob South and Vice-president External Nassr Awada, met with about 40 MLA’s in Edmonton last week, including Treasurer Stockwell Day, Health and Wellness Minister Halvar Jonson and Technology and Innovation Minister Dr. Lorne Taylor. Organized by the Council of Alberta University Students, a provincial student… Continue reading Student leaders carpet bomb… err.. blitz Edmonton
By Mary Chan
Mon. Dec. 6, 1999 marks the 10th anniversary of the Montréal Massacre, when a gunman opened fire at the University of Montréal’s École Polytechnique and killed 14 women. Since then, the day has been marked as a National Day of Action for Violence Against Women. As with previous years, the University of Calgary is commemorating… Continue reading December 6 Memorial
By Laura Glick
Loose Moose Theatre are tossing their hat into the frenzied Christmas ring with the return of Chrismoose Carol. A unique interpretation of the beloved Dickens tale, Chrismoose weaves the main plot elements from the original story into a format more conducive to Loose Moose style. "It makes fun of tonnes of stuff, but it’s not… Continue reading Chrismoose Carol returns
By Nicole Kobie
"We’re both staying in… we’re staying and we’re waiting for God… just give me five minutes to try to explain and then I’ll drive you to the party and you’ll still have enough time to stick your tongue down Monica’s throat for the new millennium." What a dilemma. The biggest party night of all time… Continue reading We’re going to wait for God
Most people wish for fame and fortune in their teen years, but the Matthew Good band have been lucky enough to have that wish come true, even though it happened later in their lives. They have learned to cope with the lifestyle of a musician, to become role models and to value their long-awaited success.… Continue reading Everything is Matthew Good Band
By Holly Budd
It is almost time for the onslaught of sappy, well-meaning Christmas TV movies to begin. This year it would be nice to see some reality mixed in with the happy families, angels who spread cheer like it was a virus and hobo grandpas who finally reunite with the son they abandoned in order to ride… Continue reading Hey! My family doesn’t act like that!
If someone told Jewel not to quit her day job, we’d be stuck listening to her sing about her hands (they are not yours, stupid) and hearing stories about how she lived in a van a hundred times each week. That’s still better than watching her act. Jewel, however, is not the only low-point in… Continue reading Ride with the Devil = boring