Adapting a beloved childhood memory to the big screen is a daunting task. Those who take up the challenge don’t generally have much to worry about from the actual kids presently in love with the source material. Quite frankly, these children–the scourge of the earth–are far too stupid to understand when they’re watching the filmic… Continue reading Film Review: Curiousity should kill the Curious George
Month: February 2006
Music Interview: LuciDream looks to inspire change
By Kyle Francis
If Socrates ever managed to get over his weakness for teenage boys and start rapping, he would probably sound something like Calgary’s LuciDream. Ancient Greece’s bad boy of philosophy was never satisfied with the answers presented to him and attempted to bring about change by questioning the foundations on which people based their knowledge. Several… Continue reading Music Interview: LuciDream looks to inspire change
A letter from your Mayor
Greetings and McSalutations, dear visitor! We truly appreciate your interest in joining the fast-growing community that is McDonaldland, and I sincerely hope this letter will address your concerns. Though I regret the impersonality inherent in form letters such as these, the sheer volume of inquiries we receive necessitates their use.Firstly, let me assure you that… Continue reading A letter from your Mayor
Hoopster’s hopes happily hovering high
While football fans hunkered down with a bowl of Doritos in preparation for the tight, tight pants of Superbowl Sunday, the Dinos men’s basketball team stole the Steelers’ thunder in another epic battle on the court. Our men have kept us guessing all season–taking our hopes from the heart of Hurricane Katrina to fish-infested Newfie… Continue reading Hoopster’s hopes happily hovering high
Tracksters take tricky trip
With their Pumas tied up tight, numbers pinned securely to their jerseys and sports bras and tightey whiteys keeping bounciness to a minimum, a group of 20 athletes from the Dinos track and field team traveled to the Cargill Games at the University of Manitoba Sat., Feb. 4. Although the only gold from the meet… Continue reading Tracksters take tricky trip
Looking for a chance
Going into a game Sat., Feb. 4, the Dinos women’s hockey team were hoping they could extend their winning streak to two games. But after being upset Fri., Jan. 28, the Mount Royal College Cougars came to this rematch with their claws bared, ready to fight.With penalties throughout most of the second period, the Dinos… Continue reading Looking for a chance
The bridge: blown over
By Crystal Wong
The Dinos men’s hockey team finally has their mojo. And with playoffs approaching, they couldn’t afford to make any mistakes. After struggling against the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns throughout the season, the Dinos went into the enemy’s lair Feb. 3-4 and bagged all four possible points–but not without some close calls.“We dominated Lethbridge in the… Continue reading The bridge: blown over
A comforting Clan killing
After an unfortunate loss to the Vancouver-based University of British Columbia Thunderbirds Jan. 28-29, the Dinos women’s volleyball team had a chance to exact their revenge on all Vancouverites Feb. 3-4. The Simon Fraser University Clan paid a visit to the Jack Simpson Gymnasium and was welcomed with a barrage of spikes and blocks from… Continue reading A comforting Clan killing
Lady basketballers ready to make their strike
The Dinos women’s basketball team kept hopes for clinching the top spot in their division as alive as Bob Barker with a pair of wins against the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Feb. 3-4. The Dinos took control of Friday’s game in Lethbridge early and didn’t let up. Our ladies were as ferocious as Russell Crowe… Continue reading Lady basketballers ready to make their strike
VP Op-Fi: Cody Wagner
Cody Wagner is acclaimed for the position of vice-president operations and finance so you’re stuck with him whether you want to be or not. Fortunately for students, Wagner is both qualified and eager to do the job.Wagner has spent the last year as an SU operations and finance commissioner, so he has a solid grasp… Continue reading VP Op-Fi: Cody Wagner