Here we are again, the unbridled bliss that is the Stanley Cup playoffs. For the next two months, Canadians and a minority of Americans will be glued to their televisions, taking in more of this nation’s favourite sport than deemed healthy. As two “unhealthy” individuals, we feel it necessary to tell you what we think… Continue reading Hockey night in Canada, and America
Month: April 2003
This is what we call the Moppett show
With the season over, it will be hard to forget what a season this fourth-year Dino has had. For Amanda Moppett, it was a season of highs and lows, and at the same time it was a year of recognition. Though it may seem like it was a year of nominations for this superstar, Moppett… Continue reading This is what we call the Moppett show
Memorable Dinos moments in Sport
It’s not all about winning national titles. At least, that’s what the Dinos athletic department is telling itself this year. Championships or not, there have been some memorable moments nonetheless.Most of the football team’s best(?) moments have come off the field, although making the playoffs and sending three players to the CFL are proud accomplishments.… Continue reading Memorable Dinos moments in Sport
Roughnecks’ new fan base
The end of the winter semester is coming fast. I was thinking of things that I had never done in Calgary before leaving for the summer, when I got the opportunity to go see the Calgary Roughnecks play lacrosse. Although this is one of our national sports, not only have I never seen a game,… Continue reading Roughnecks’ new fan base
The Bill Popplewell Award
Can there be anyone more deserving of this award?Who knows? Either way, with such a deserving cast of nominees it would be hard to say that anyone who received the award would not deserve it.As the 2002/03 Male Rookie of the Year, Geoff Kerr has even more to be proud of than just his outstanding… Continue reading The Bill Popplewell Award
The Dr. Dennis Kadatz Award
Z is usually found at the end of a long list. But if you were to look up the list of accomplishment made by any track athlete you may find the letter Z coming up all too often–Jessica Zelinka made sure of that.As a first-year member of the U of C track and field team,… Continue reading The Dr. Dennis Kadatz Award
King Crimson, The Power To Believe
By Ken Clarke
“Women don’t like us,” replied guitarist Robert Fripp dryly at a recent press conference in answer to the question, “Why aren’t there any female King Crimson fans?” Actually, the answer could have been “People don’t know us.”Unfortunately, the most innovative and risk-taking band working today is far from being a household name, and sadly, their… Continue reading King Crimson, The Power To Believe
Fearless Freep, Go Cry
By Russ Dyck
Sometime in their careers, most hard rock bands try to put out a song that is much softer than what they usually play. The bulk of them are highly unsuccessful. Fearless Freep’s album is what all those bands try to achieve, but just can’t. They also add a small, yet noticeable amount of country into… Continue reading Fearless Freep, Go Cry
Changing Spaces, Slowly Stumbling Forward
By James Keller
If images of TLC’s interior decorating come to mind with a name like Changing Spaces, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The same joy and intrigue I get from watching strange people decorate their neighbours’ houses is matched by Slowly Stumbling Forward.It would be a mistake to pigeon-hole the first single, “The Slowest Revolution,” as either indie-rock… Continue reading Changing Spaces, Slowly Stumbling Forward
Chris Whitley, Hotel Vast Horizon
You’re sitting in the corner of a dimly lit smokey bar in a snow covered country–let’s say Russia–mesmerized by the hypnotic swooning quality of the songs tumbling out of the darkly-clad band at the front. Well, at least that’s how Chris Whitley’s music will make you feel.The relaxed vocal and instrumental style on Hotel Vast… Continue reading Chris Whitley, Hotel Vast Horizon