By Sherra Hill
Despite the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s recent strike, the music for The Marriage of Figaro is phenomenal. The stand-ins, professional musicians from around the province, demonstrated remarkable talent and won a standing ovation at the end. The singers gained a similar response from the audience, still bowing and curtsying as the curtain hovered uncertainly in the… Continue reading Marriage of deceit and desire
By Nicole Kobie
The fine line differentiating a good movie from a great one is harder to cross than a mountain range. In Himalaya, the latter feat is achieved while the former is not. A good movie is simply entertaining; it’s a break from the daily grind. It’s enjoyable to watch, but not groundbreaking or thought-provoking. Many movies… Continue reading Just short of great heights in Himalaya
By James Keller
A new tour brings another stop in the extensive career of the Cash Brothers, a quartet of seasoned Canadian musicians. From Peter Cash’s stint with the Skydiggers to brother Andrew’s far-reaching solo career to their collaboration in recent years, the brothers’ folk-rock sound is about to change. From this library, fans will get a stripped… Continue reading Trimming down and teaming up
I know that it may be too early in the year for thought-provoking dilemmas, but here goes. I was thinking of Christmas and the thoughtless, crappy gifts people give. One such gift is Pot of Gold chocolates. But before I get to that, allow me some odd observations about this curious product. I recently saw… Continue reading Don’t collect this POG
By Kyle Young
A little-known pet project of the Philosophy Department was violently thrust into the spotlight this week. It was leaked that the department is attempting to procure the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. The tree is best known for its pivotal role in mankind’s banishment from the Garden of Eden. According to one source,… Continue reading Inna gadda da vida
While Good versus Evil is the original epic feud, it is by no means the only one. Many others have formed since the dawn of time. A good example is East Coast rappers versus West Coast rappers, a battle which culminated in the double murders of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur in 1997. There’s also… Continue reading A new rivalry brews in the West
By Еvan Osentоn
That low rumble you heard from the East last weekend was the sound of 1,000 pickup trucks simultaneously backfiring in the parking lot of the University of Saskatchewan’s Rutherford Agri-Dome following the Oct. 12 opening of the Canada West hockey season. Yes, it’s that time of year again. The 2001/02 hockey season is underway and… Continue reading Inbred and well fed Hockey
By Ryan Laverty
Three Mount Royal College hockey players and their coach have been suspended following a Thanksgiving team trip to Vancouver. The true events subsequent to the team’s Saturday night victory are uncertain to all except those who were there. However, MRC Athletic Director Mark Kosak is quite certain the suspended players were the instigators of the… Continue reading Mount Royal playing the blame game
While we all need to respect our elders, it’s nice to let them know who’s boss. That’s why athletes strive to break records, to establish new traditions and let the ones who came before know they’re old news. The 2001/02 instalment of the University of Calgary Dinos men’s basketball team did just that Sat., Oct.… Continue reading Disco craze takes over Red Gym
If last week’s performance at the Olympic Oval is any indication, Canada is right on track for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Canadian skaters set four World Records at the 2001 Calgary Olympic Developement Association Invitational Short Track Speed Skating Competition held at the Olympic Oval Oct. 12-14. "World records are being… Continue reading World records fall at warmup meet