Month: January 2003

Dubrovnik

By Lawrence Bailey

I have been fortunate enough in my life to have traveled many places, but none of my excursions, expeditions, not even my wildest dreams, ever prepared me for the glory of Dubrovnik. In a nation boasting both the blissful solitude of the northern island Krk and the breathtaking wilderness of the central Plitvice National Park,… Continue reading Dubrovnik

Spreading too wide

By Ira Wells

Jordan Petty: How would you define “urban sprawl?”Dr. Byron Miller: That’s a tough question. There are lots of different definitions out there, without much agreement on any one in particular. I would define it in terms of [an area] that is low density and automobile-oriented–automobile oriented above all else. In other words, development is planned… Continue reading Spreading too wide

Who’s your favourite Dino? Alfalfa? Or…

By Warren Jerred

The men’s volleyball team won itself a berth in the Canada West playoffs by beating Winnipeg 3-2, 3-1 in Winnipeg over the weekend. Now tied for fourth place with rival Trinity Western University, the “battle of the splitters” will be revisited this weekend in Langley, and if the Dinos can win both (they’ve actually strung… Continue reading Who’s your favourite Dino? Alfalfa? Or…

Foltinek’s second season is a success, even if she may not admit it

By Kevin Rothbauer

As Jessica Foltinek improves, so do the Dinos.The second-year post player has grown in leaps and bounds over the last two seasons, and so has her team. From a 9-11 record in 2001-02, the team has improved to 10-6 this year, with talk of an appearance at the national championships, despite a pair of heartbreaking… Continue reading Foltinek’s second season is a success, even if she may not admit it

The Wright choice: second-year phenom leads Dinos to best season in years

By Esther E. Steeves

It’s no surprise that Dinos basketball forward Chris Wright was named Canada West Male Athlete of the Week after scoring 50 points against the University of Regina Cougars last weekend. According to Sports Information Director Jack Neumann, it’s rare for coaches to nominate their players for this recognition, but Wright’s outstanding performance against the ninth-ranked… Continue reading The Wright choice: second-year phenom leads Dinos to best season in years

Next, The Next Episode

By Andrew Ross

Sometimes you just know an album is going to suck, long before you ever play it. There are certain warning signs that trigger a red flag for the prospective listener/consumer. If the group consists of three-to-six guys who sing but do not play any instruments or spin wax, it could suck. If the name of… Continue reading Next, The Next Episode

80s Tribute: Volume One

By Chris Blatch

What do you get when you combine punk, ska and ’80s pop? Apparently 80s Tribute: Volume One, a collection of ’80s pop-punk covers. Some of the bands are able to pull it off, like Fanmail’s rendition of “Every Breath You Take,” while some come off sounding like the original in double-time, like Ghoti Hook’s version… Continue reading 80s Tribute: Volume One

Dashboard Confessional, MTV Unplugged

By Adam Goetz

A Dashboard Confessional unplugged album may be redundant, but this album is more about the atmosphere than the music itself.MTV’s Times Square studio provided the intimate setting for this live recording which comes with both a CD and a DVD. The performance really showcases the intense connection that Chris Carrabba creates with his audience through… Continue reading Dashboard Confessional, MTV Unplugged

Delgados, Hate

By Myke Atkinson

I dream of the day that pop as good as this plays on Top 40 radio. The Delgados’ newest release is intelligent pop bliss through all ten tracks. Vocalists Emma Pollock and Alun Woodward trade duties back and forth from song to song, keeping usual pop-band monotony out of play. Right from the opening distorted… Continue reading Delgados, Hate