Month: July 2008

By Olivia Komorowski

A University of Calgary associate professor made international waves for his work in Afghanistan. Dr. Lorne Jaques is most known for his work with hopeful students through a United Nations program, but is now stepping down as senior director of University of Calgary Global–a program that organizes the international presence of the university. Picked for… Continue reading United Nations project in Afghanistan got local help

By Christian Louden

Fifteen cars powered only by the sun cruised across the finish line of the North American Solar Challenge at the University of Calgary amid cheering fans from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany. Averaging speeds of around 60 kilometres per hour, U of C’s Schulich I crossed the finish line in sixth… Continue reading A hero’s welcome for the Schulich superstars

By Ryan Pike

New Alberta liquor regulations will soon see Den patrons paying more for pitchers of beer Thursday nights. Announced by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission on July 3, the new regulations apply minimum drink prices while restricting happy hour and the number of drinks that can be purchased after last call. The rules, effective Aug.… Continue reading Better start drinking gas, it’ll be cheaper

By Sarelle Azuelos

Everyone hates long transit rides. Fortunately, most transit riders can watch their favourite movies or listen to albums ripped off of DVDs and CDs on their MP3 players to help pass the time. But after another step taken in the long journey of pleasing corporate media giants, the ride just got longer. Bill C-61 has… Continue reading Editorial: Bill C-61 not the solution

By Jordyn Marcellus

Where else but Sled Island could anyone see ginger-haired Santa Claus look-alikes imploring people to dance, toothbrush humping cartoons courtesy of Chad VanGaalen and a group of dudes in marching band outfits talking about growing moustaches? While Virgin Festival may have strived for big, epic rock, Sled Island actually brought the musical goods. The first… Continue reading Sliding over musical moguls

By Sarelle Azuelos

With over 35,000 people filling Fort Calgary for two days, the Calgary Virgin Music Festival and its associates wanted their lasting impact to only be a musical one, Roughly 2,000 kilometres of recycled toilet paper were employed at Calgary’s first Virgin Fest and the green affair was packed with other initiatives aimed at reducing its… Continue reading Gratuitous green initiatives

By Amanda Hu

It seems Virgin Group mogul Richard Branson knows how to throw a party. Fans at the Fort Calgary venue got a taste of Richard’s–as all the Virgin staff familiarly referred to him–hospitality at the inaugural Calgary Virgin Music Festival on June 21 and 22. The festival boasted a lineup of bands–apparently chosen by Calgarians themselves… Continue reading Virgin Fest pops Calgary’s cherry

By Courtenay Adams

Audiences experiencing the 2008 Calgary Jazz Festival during June 24-27 gained great insight into the ways in which musicianship evolves. This year’s lineup featured artists of a variety of ages and experiences, from relative youngster Meaghan Smith–whose first full-length album is slotted to drop this year–to veteran Dave Brubeck–who has been in the business the… Continue reading Calgary Jazz Festival spans the ages with musical variety

By Jordyn Marcellus

In Calgary, nothing is more emblematic of “cowboy culture” than the white cowboy hat, one of the most vaunted gifts that the city can give to its celebrated guests as a representation of old western values. According to artist Donna White, whose latest work is on a billboard along the Stampede Parade route on Ninth… Continue reading Exhibition takes a look at cowboy culture

By Morgan Haigler

American soldier deported A soldier that fled the United States to avoid fighting in Iraq has been deported from Canada. The Canada Border Services Agency confirmed to the Canadian Press on Tuesday that American Robin Long has been returned to the U.S. from British Columbia, where he sought refugee status three years ago. In a… Continue reading News for the unnewsed