Terry White, love him or hate him, is an important man at the University of Calgary. Now the Student Ambassadors Program is offering a contest for students to step into the president’s shoes, if only for a day. "Actually I started this with the Student Ambassadors four years ago," said White. "Every year, the ambassadors… Continue reading Who wants to be a university president?
Month: January 2000
Province gives U of C $1.7M
By Kim Stock
The Alberta Ministry of Learning announced a $25.9 million boost to 21 post-secondary institutions in the province last week. A majority of the funding, which comes from the ministry’s Access Fund, will go toward the programs of nursing, health technology and information and communications technology (ICT) to increase spaces for students. "The new funding provided… Continue reading Province gives U of C $1.7M
Den future uncertain
By Еvan Osentоn
A n upcoming phase of redevelopment of MacEwan Hall may threaten the existence of the Den, according to plans in the Students’ Union’s possession. SU Vice-president Operations and Finance Amanda Affonso acknowledged the SU’s intention to move Max’s Café from its current location and relocate as a multi-level bar and restaurant in and below the… Continue reading Den future uncertain
Expansion agreements signed
By Bonnie Leung
The MacEwan Hall expansion project took a few more leaps forward in December–the Students’ Union signed an operating agreement with the university and a term sheet with the Royal Bank. This is the farthest expansion has progressed in four years. "The only thing that awaits is the tendering process," said SU Vice-president Operations and Finance… Continue reading Expansion agreements signed
Unleash the Dragon — Sisqó
Coming fresh off the success of 1998’s Enter Dru Hill, frontman Sisqó is the first Dru Hill member to release a solo album. Coinciding albums from fellow members Nokio, Woody and Jazz, are expected to drop later this year. At best, Unleash The Dragon is an uninspired effort that fails to expand the current state… Continue reading Unleash the Dragon — Sisqó
Next Friday Soundtrack — Various Artists
By Justin Lee
Movie soundtracks are traditionally reserved for the moldy leftovers that lurk somewhere at the back of an artist’s refrigerator or musical archive. Next Friday is no different, with the exception of gems offered by Pharoah Monch, Wu-Tang Clan and, are you ready for this, a brand new track from the original gangstas of Compton, NWA–sort… Continue reading Next Friday Soundtrack — Various Artists
The Tunnel — Funkmaster Flex & Big Kap
West Manhattan’s night club, The Tunnel, is notorious for many things–from the outrageous cover (up to $75 on any given night) and A-list celebrities mingling with blue-collar folk; to the heavy-use of drugs and highly sexual environment. However, one aspect that tends to be overlooked is the crucial role The Tunnel played in the rise… Continue reading The Tunnel — Funkmaster Flex & Big Kap
Halladay’s squiggles challenge viewers
The struggle to explore new forms of artistic expression continues away from the glare of shock art. Much of shock art’s attraction is in its ability to be condensed into a media-friendly event suited for the man of modern times who Paul Valery described as "[he] who no longer works at what cannot be abbreviated."… Continue reading Halladay’s squiggles challenge viewers
How Massive is your Ferguson?
Two hutterites and a basketball player wearing a bike helmet walk into a bar… Actually, if you’re a local music fan, you’ve probably heard this one. You’ll know it’s the one about local hard-rock/metal trio Massive Ferguson. Comprised of Pickles (the bass player in the helmet), Harry Hofer on drums and brother Henry Hofer on… Continue reading How Massive is your Ferguson?
Push to Exit is not a laxative
By Nicole Kobie
The sound for the new millennium has a name. It used to be Sin Fronteras, but the local band consisting of Chris Howes (vocals), Sal Fernandez (guitar), Darren Benner (guitar), Rob Merrick (bass) and Steve Bartel (percussion, harmony vocals) has since switched to Push To Exit. The name change came last week because another Latin… Continue reading Push to Exit is not a laxative