Some call them chamber rock; others call them new age classical. Whatever the case, Godspeed You! Black Emperor orchestrates some of the best music ever recorded. As a nine-piece democracy, the band combines violins, cellos, xylophones, tape loops and anything else they get their hands on, with the elements of a traditional rock band. They… Continue reading Godspeed! You Black Emperor, Yanqui U.X.O.
Month: January 2003
Fatwa, Shmatwa…
By Rob Engen
Death-marks just don’t come with the same style that they used to.Back in the day, having a fatwa brought down on your head was really something special. It meant that your heretical ass had done something to infuriate a man with serious power–there’s a peculiar respectability in having the Ayatollah of Iran put out the… Continue reading Fatwa, Shmatwa…
SU further damages Den
I am dismayed to find the Students’ Union has advertised the Den using postcards at a Northmount 7-11 store. The last time they pulled such a bone-headed stunt was when they advertised for a series of all-ages shows one fateful summer. Their reasoning was to “serve students” but not directly: “serve” meant, “raising cash for.”The… Continue reading SU further damages Den
When citizens do good deeds
By Mary Chan
Sometimes it seems like the difference between taking responsibility for one’s own actions and blaming someone else is a lawsuit. On October 16, 2002, all seven members of the Dawson family of Baltimore were killed when their house was set on fire in retaliation for reporting drug dealers to the police. It was the second… Continue reading When citizens do good deeds
Lawsuits won’t stop casualties
The friendly fire incident that claimed the lives of four Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan was one of the leading stories of 2002. Now, thanks to the nature of Canadians and Americans, the story will remain in the limelight for another year, or two, or three… Major Harry Schmidt and Major William Umbach are the targets… Continue reading Lawsuits won’t stop casualties
Food addiction help
Do your holiday pounds last into the rest of the year? If so, you are not alone.Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a free program that helps people abstain from addictive eating habits such as over-eating, bingeing, purging, and under-eating. It helps members deal with a variety of problems such as obesity, bulimia, and anorexia… Continue reading Food addiction help
Senators needed
By Eric Fung
The University of Calgary’s senate wants your help.“We’re seeking people who are passionate about the U of C,” said Chancellor Bill Warren. “The only thing to make volunteering successful is to be passionate.”The 62-member senate’s responsibilities include representing the public, promoting the university, influencing decision makers, fostering student interests, and promoting and recognizing excellence. Thirty-two… Continue reading Senators needed
Politicians wanted
By Eric Fung
It’s that time again. The Students’ Union is looking for nominations to fill its five full-time and 32 part-time elected positions for the upcoming year.“It’s the ultimate altruistic dream,” said SU President Matt Stambaugh. “The Students’ Union is the direct mechanism by which students can effect change, because we are a main communication body with… Continue reading Politicians wanted
Campus crime
Various fights occurred on campus in November, but fortunately, no major injuries. They included: someone being pushed through a glass plane in the library; a glass bottle smashed over a student’s head near MacEwan Student Centre; and threats issued to provoke a fight. Campus Security Manager Lanny Fritz described this incident as “a result of… Continue reading Campus crime
Differential tuition anyone?
By Вen Li
In a unanimous vote, the Students’ Legislative Council voted on Tue., Jan. 15 to ask students if they support differential tuition.Prior to approval, members of SLC and the Students’ Academic Assembly had concerns about the plebiscite question’s wording.“Listing some of the faculties targeted [will elicit] ‘I’m not in that program, I don’t care,’” said Engineering… Continue reading Differential tuition anyone?