By Kaleem Khan
Autism is a developmental disorder that on average, 1 in 100 people have. Males are four times as likely to be affected. Symptoms of Autism include language issues, a lack of social skills and the inability to maintain eye contact. With rates increasing every year, the University of Calgary’s Child Development Centre and the newly… Continue reading New autism centre built on campus
By Mercy Lamola
Undergraduates at the University of Calgary have been given a unique opportunity to showcase their hard work and research at the sixth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. On Nov. 24, 130 students from many different faculties presented a wide range of research topics. According to Students’ Union vice-president academic Ola Mohajer, this interdisciplinary event brings students… Continue reading Undergraduate Research Symposium
By Kaye Coholan
If Keith Pridgen has to work every day for the rest of his life to fight the University of Calgary, he will. He said these words in an interview last week after hearing the university argue before the Alberta Court of Appeal on Nov. 9 that the institution should not be bound by the Canadian… Continue reading Students continue freedom of speech fight against U of C
New Found Glory has been instrumental in the pop-punk genre. On Radiosurgery, their most recent album, they’ve incorporated an early ’90s feel reminiscent of Green Day’s Dookie, representing a return to their earlier punk roots. While pop-punk bands are somewhat limited in their ability to mature by the very nature of the genre, this album… Continue reading Spun: New Found Glory
By Manal Sheikh
Adam Cohen’s third solo album is much more connected to his family tree than his previous works. In the style of his father, Leonard Cohen, Adam uses a nylon string guitar and his husky and melancholic voice to sing simple, sweet and poetic love songs dedicated, in part, to all his past girlfriends.Like a Man,… Continue reading Spun: Adam Cohen
Each Sparrow is local talent Simon TJ’s first CD. With this release, the lyricist, pianist and vocalist creates a harmonious yet dark sound using only a piano and his voice. The songs on this pop/soft-rock album explore the contrasting themes of love and loss, and existence and death. On a positive note, his voice is… Continue reading Spun: Simon TJ
A short graphic novel bursting with stars, heart and tears, Space Cadet is the second written experiment from Canadian DJ Kid Koala, and a work worthy of attention.The story, meant to be experienced through image, text and sound, features a guardian robot unsure of what to do with his life now that his charge has… Continue reading Graphic novel review: Space Cadet
The comic book industry has seen better days. After years of plummeting sales and waning interest in the medium, the twin titans of Marvel and DC are on what appears to be their last legs. Traditional superhero comics are quickly losing their relevance in today’s world, where the target audience consists of more than just… Continue reading The beginning of a new comic era
Jon Lajoie kills people. At least, that’s the impression you might get if you saw the title of his latest Canadian tour, which includes a stop at the MacEwan Ballroom on Nov. 24. The “I Kill People” tour takes its name from Lajoie’s hit music parody of the same name. The video, which as of… Continue reading JON LAJOIE
By Dave Beni
Controversy continues as Occupy Calgary enters its fifth week of protest at Olympic Plaza. Marcus Arseneault, a 19-year-old Calgarian associated with the movement, was fired from his job as a coffee barista. “It is with sincere regret that I must inform you that your employment with Sodexo as Coffee Barista will be terminated immediately,” said… Continue reading Man says he was fired for Occupy Calgary