Nominations for the University of Calgary Students’ Union general election closed on Wed., Feb. 28 at precisely 12:30 p.m. In contrast with last year’s poorly contested executive race, only one Vice-presidency remained uncontested at the critical hour. A whopping 15 candidates will lace up the gloves for the remaining four positions. Vice-president External-elect Oliver Bladek… Continue reading SU elections underway
Month: March 2001
counterSpin coming to campus
University of Calgary students will have a chance to wave their fists and yell at provincial election candidates next week. The acclaimed CBC debate program counterSpin, hosted by Avi Lewis, will film a series of debates on the U of C campus on Mon., March 5 and Tues., March 6. Two debates will be hosted… Continue reading counterSpin coming to campus
Hitchhiker’s guide to carpooling
By Natalie Sit
Mom said never to accept rides from strangers, but they may be your only way to school during the transit strike. There are some precautions people can take to minimize their risk. Inspector Al Redford with the Calgary Police Service’s Family, Youth and Violent Crime Section suggested people trust their instincts in judging the safety… Continue reading Hitchhiker’s guide to carpooling
Calgary Transit still off-track
By Вen Li
Twenty-five hundred new parking stalls are now available around the university to ease parking congestion brought on by the Calgary Transit strike. "We’ve gained access to the park and ride at the C-train parking lot at the Brentwood LRT station and beside McMahon Stadium," said University of Calgary Director of Ancillary Services Peter Fraser. "We’ve… Continue reading Calgary Transit still off-track
I.V. Catatonia
By David Kenney
Eric Alexandris is something of an anomaly. He’s the type of musician concerned with film-worthy soundscapes that drip with distorted spoken word. His debut album IV Catatonia is rich in John Lennon’s White Album experimentation, butretains some the quiet pop of Badly Drawn Boy. Swelling acoustic and electric guitar flow through Alexandris’ chaotic collection, making… Continue reading I.V. Catatonia
Hevia
You’re playing with fire when you review a CD featuring Jose Angel Hevia and his patented Electronic multitimbric bagpipe. It’s quite possible that your bias against the shrill cries of six dying cats may get in the way of an objective analysis. With that in mind, I’d hate to say I enjoyed the surprising sounds… Continue reading Hevia
Mantra Mix
By David Kenney
Free Tibet–buy the CD. Conscience motivated, fair-weather music fans finally have the proper mantra to guide them. Mantra Mix, a Tibetan Refugee benefit album, is half about the rock with prayer time accessible at the switch of a disc. Electronic acts such as Massive Attack and Moby grind the beats, and Kulashaker and Ben Harper… Continue reading Mantra Mix
Todays Empires, Tomorrows Ashes
By Mike Carron
They’re back and they’re still pissed. Seven years after their first release, Propagandhi are still doing what they do best. Todays Empires, Tomorrows Ashes is loaded with anti-American views and strong political stances, but listeners have to ask themselves how much of this they need to hear. Propagandhi’s message in Today’s Empires, Tomorrows Ashes may… Continue reading Todays Empires, Tomorrows Ashes
Diamond Light
By Nicole Kobie
Music (and other trends) from the ’70s and ’80s have an annoying tendency to reappear. Some music is embraced as retro, but most like heavy metal originators Diamond Head, should just stay dead. Loud and proud of it, Diamond Head abuse their guitars with repetitive chords and whiny, nonstop vocals. They wish they were Led… Continue reading Diamond Light
Useful Music
By Вen Li
John Joplin Group’s Useful Music is anything but. In a confused attempt to disguise teenage angst with lyrics containing words more than six letters long, the album disguises any true meaning. The instrumental side is tolerable and even enjoyable in some places up to and including "Trailways." However, reading material should be provided to get… Continue reading Useful Music