Chad Saunders is a busy man. In-between calls from Sled Island staff and working at moving the station upstairs to the third floor of Mac Hall, he took two minutes out of his packed schedule to explain why the CJSW summer concert series will be the most happening gig at Olympic Plaza. “It’s free. That’s… Continue reading 2 minute pitch: CJSW summer concert series
Month: June 2009
Up an uplifting time at the movies
It’s pretty hard to imagine how Up, the latest addition to Pixar’s uninterrupted line of certifiable classics, was, according to its creators, at one point “a mess.” There’s no doubt now that the apparently infallible studio has crafted yet another fine and distinct piece of film. Up is fantastically imagined and realized, making it a… Continue reading Up an uplifting time at the movies
Teitan’s musical metal mayhem menaces Calgary once more
A band’s jam space is as much a part of their essence as their instruments. It’s a safe haven, a balanced creative centre and, when the mood is right, a location for face-melting explosive metal. Teitan, comprised of vocalist Bryce Cram, drummer Chris Curtis, bassist Brett Whittingham — “The Wizard” — and guitarist Devin Purdy,… Continue reading Teitan’s musical metal mayhem menaces Calgary once more
Rick Mercer reports on the nation
Few have goofed off with more figures synonymous with Canada than Rick Mercer. The political satirist has had a sleepover with Stephen Harper at 24 Sussex Drive, goaltended with Margret Atwood, done search and rescue with David Suzuki and even tailored a suit with Don Cherry. Despite humble beginnings – the CBC star dropped out… Continue reading Rick Mercer reports on the nation
Dino dropped for doping
By Jon Roe
A University of Calgary Dinos football player has been removed from the team and deemed ineligible for play in Canadian Interuniversity Sport for two years after a positive doping test. Linebacker Duncan McLean tested positive for Oxymetholone metabolites, an anabolic steroid on the 2009 World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List, following an out-of-competition urine test March… Continue reading Dino dropped for doping
How can a poor GM stand such times as these?
It’s been said that what was good for General Motors was good for America. Unfortunately, the flip-side has been proven woefully true: the recession, which was unkind to GM, was even more so to the American public. But what was good for GM was also good for southern Ontario’s manufacturing sector, which is why the… Continue reading How can a poor GM stand such times as these?
Ankle biters set to invade campus for university fair
Every summer, University of Calgary staff take time to show miniature humans how fun learning can be. This year’s Campus Fair runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features a program involving every faculty, as well as a plethora of campus groups. Each participant has excitement lined up for the kids, ranging from… Continue reading Ankle biters set to invade campus for university fair
Researcher reacts to U.S. Arctic policy
What was once merely a dream of nautical travellers attempting to get from Europe to Asia may now be a possibility, but who owns it is up for debate. The fabled Northwest Passage is an item of increasing concern to both Canadian and American interests as climate change has resulted in this being the fourth… Continue reading Researcher reacts to U.S. Arctic policy
U of C alumni blasts off while buskers battle to be heard
By Jon Roe
To infinity . . . and beyond! University of Calgary grad Robert Thirsk will be the first Canadian to have an extended stay in space after boarding the International Space Station on May 29. Thirsk graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering in 1976 and won the U of C Distinguished Alumni Award in… Continue reading U of C alumni blasts off while buskers battle to be heard
Uni to re-evaluate support services
In an attempt to save millions of dollars, the University of Calgary is conducting an administrative review. The iS² Project, or the Innovative Support Services Project, will look into all non-academic services at the university, including: finance, human resources, information technology, the provost group, external relations, supply chain management and research services. Vice-president development and… Continue reading Uni to re-evaluate support services