The feedback opening Small Fires is misleading at best, a split-second bait before the switch to the polished pop-rock that follows. Pierce’s songs are friendly and approachable, often mixing sharp acoustic guitar lines with electronic beats and washes of guitar in a manner vaguely reminiscent of Mazzy Star. Above all, it’s Pierce’s playful, breathy vocals… Continue reading Adrienne Pierce
Month: September 2004
Atomic 7
When naming songs, Atomic 7 might be the best band in the world. Their latest album, En Hillbilly Caliente includes such rollicking titles as “Kicking the Ghost of Ass”, “Funeral Hotpants”, “Various Rats Are Whacked” and “The Wreck of the Dick Family Wiener Boat”. Unfortunately, the songs rarely live up to their monikers. The entire… Continue reading Atomic 7
Howie Beck
How would you like to be constantly compared to someone else who has reached a level of significance that makes it next to impossible to ever live up to? Such is the life of Howie Beck who, regardless of his own merits, will likely always be compared to the late Elliot Smith, based on their… Continue reading Howie Beck
Privatized U of C Food Services?
By Emily Senger
Food lovers unite! Smash Hit Subs, Benny’s, the Dining Centre, and all other Campus Food Services currently operated by the University of Calgary are up for bidding and could be privatized by next summer. In early August, Student Academic Services held a series of focus groups to get input on the present services offered by… Continue reading Privatized U of C Food Services?
SU to launch lobbying campaign
By Katie Hobday
The Students’ Union has big plans for lobbying all levels of government this upcoming school year, with a focus on the election-bound provincial politicians. "There has been a lot of strategic planning this summer," said SU Vice-President External Mike Bosch, who has worked closely with the Council of Alberta University Students, to get ready for… Continue reading SU to launch lobbying campaign
U of C fails smoking test
ty of Calgary came in dead last in a recent survey evaluating the tobacco policies of 35 Canadian post-secondary institutions. The survey, entitled "Tobacco on Campus: Tobacco Control Policies among Universities and Colleges in Canada," was conducted by graduate students from across Canada in conjunction with Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada. The results were obtained… Continue reading U of C fails smoking test
U of C set to get new vets
By Ben Li
The University of Calgary will become home to Alberta’s newest veterinary school in 2006, Alberta Learning Minister Dr. yle Oberg announced at the Calgary Zoo on Fri., Aug. 27. In conjunction with the Zoo, the University of Alberta and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine of Saskatchewan, U of C’s vet school will graduate 30… Continue reading U of C set to get new vets
One password to rule them all
By Вen Li
Students returning to the University of Calgary this year will have a few less things to remember, thanks to a new on-line web portal which allows students to access multiple services with one password. “Currently, students need a number of logins and passwords to gain IT access,” said U of C Information Technologies’ Gordon McDonald.… Continue reading One password to rule them all
Suzuki still going strong after 50 years
World-renowned author, activist, award-winning geneticist and broadcaster Dr. David Suzuki was in town this week attending the Green Party National Convention at Camp Kiwanis, east of Calgary. Dr. Suzuki delivered the keynote speech to the convention on Sun., Aug. 26, in which he addressed environmental issues and expressed his hope and belief that in the… Continue reading Suzuki still going strong after 50 years
Frosh are people too, you know
By Natalie Sit
Those yellow shirts and goofy costumes on campus can only mean one thing: it’s U of C 101. For 3,100 new students, it’s their first day on campus. While the program changes from year to year, this year featured the use of myUofC. Through the new Internet portal, U of C 101 eliminated all lineups… Continue reading Frosh are people too, you know