By Sean Willett
Calgary is a much different place than it was 14 years ago. As the world has moved forward, we have moved with it, growing and changing for the better. One of the best examples of this change is the Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival. What was then a small event struggling to stay afloat among… Continue reading Fairy Tales tell more than just stories
By Taylor McKee
The 2012 season was one to remember for the University of Calgary baseball team. The Dinos finished their season on May 13 in the semifinals of the Canadian College Baseball Conference after losing to the Vancouver Island Baseball Institute in the ninth inning. The road to the semifinals, however, was unconventional. The team’s regular season… Continue reading A diamond in the rough
It’s expensive to ride Calgary Transit. $2.75 is a hefty fee for a single train ride and $94 is an equally hefty fee for a monthly transit pass — especially for students. In the last few weeks, evading fares has become a difficult task for transit users. With peace officers seemingly more diligent since the… Continue reading Editorial: Summer UPass woes
By Taylor McKee
Though it is not exceptionally unique, local artist From Birch to Yew’s self-released seven track debut album, Whisper in the Trees, is a strikingly earnest collection of tunes. What it lacks in sheer originality, it makes up for with the beautiful simplicity of talented songwriting. Standout tracks “Company of Mine” and “The Gargoyle” both feature… Continue reading Spun: From Birch to Yew
There have been a string of films in the past few years attempting to showcase real-life situations rather than unrealistic scenarios perpetuated by popular culture. These movies, like Knocked Up, Bridesmaids and even Forgetting Sarah Marshall,/ don’t attempt to sugarcoat people’s actions or emotions. “This is life,” these movies proclaim, “it’s dirty, messy, confusing, heart-breaking… Continue reading Film review: What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Watching the trailer for director Tim Burton’s latest film Dark Shadows, one might infer that the movie is a raunchy sex comedy that derives the majority of its jokes either from the concept of supernatural copulation or the inevitable culture shock that comes from being reintroduced to the world after a two century-long absence. Fortunately,… Continue reading Film Review: Dark Shadows
By Sean Willett
Occasionally a game will come along that reminds me how joyous the gaming medium can be. Botanicula is such a game. It is a piece of beautiful art, unburdened by the grim fatalism that has been rampant in independent games in the last five years. Any darkness that can be found in the world Amanita… Continue reading Game Review: Botanicula
When financial pundits look into their gem-studded crystal balls, the future may at first look cloudy, but in the end, the glimmer of hope promises infinite economic growth. Former chief economist and strategist for CIBC World Markets and blogger for the Globe and Mail’s Economy Lab Jeff Rubin offers a blunt opposition to the notion… Continue reading Book review: The End of Growth
By Sean Willett
There is something special about local music. It has the ability to foster a sense of community among artists and fans, creating an environment where newcomers and veterans alike are welcomed, and bold new ideas are able to take root and thrive. However, the independent nature of local music can hold this community back, making… Continue reading New website makes local music easy
From non-profit organizations to the oil and gas industry, employment opportunities haven’t looked this good for Albertan students since before the economic downturn. Several hundred jobs can be found on Joblink, the University of Calgary’s internal job board, every day. There has been a 76 per cent increase in the number of jobs available on… Continue reading The job market looks good for grads