Month: November 2005

Huskies hustle hardcourt heroines

By Sean Nyilassy

The Dinos women’s basketball team’s games against the University of Saskatchewan Huskie ladies Nov. 4-5 played out like a 17-year-old’s first night at the bar–it seemed fun at first, but the results were nauseating.“I’m not happy,” said Head Coach Shawnee Harle, “but we played better than the previous weekend. I’ll be happier if we continue… Continue reading Huskies hustle hardcourt heroines

Theatre Preview: Jack and John went up the hill to rob the Group of Seven

By Fiona McLay

You can’t ask for much more in a play than sex, art, hockey and murder. Ground Zero Theatre and FireBelly Theatre team up to bring you ample proportions of all four with the world premier of Neil Fleming’s play John Doe/Jack Rabbit. “I laughed out loud when I first saw the script and I read… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Jack and John went up the hill to rob the Group of Seven

Music Interview: Super Furry darlings

By Nathan Atnikov

“Our band has always had a healthy disregard for what’s fashionable,” Daf Ieuan, drummer of Super Furry Animals explains why his band refused to lend one of their songs to Coca-Cola. “We’re a rock and roll band, not jingle writers. I mean, they offered us a £1,000,000 and that’s a lot of money to turn… Continue reading Music Interview: Super Furry darlings

Word Interview: Rollins parties on TV

By Kate Foote

When the United Service Organization heads overseas to entertain wounded troops, it’s fitting that the celebrities invited be of the generic, yet irritatingly cheery variety. A morning talk-show host or OC cast member would fit the bill. Believe it or not, hulk-like former Black Flag frontman Henry Rollins has been a recent fixture on the… Continue reading Word Interview: Rollins parties on TV

Music Interview: Dillinger Escape Plan fail math

By Chris Courtice

Think about the heaviest music you have ever heard. An endless onslaught of audio insanity somehow managing to connect into a perfectly tuned performance despite the crazy, jumbled sound. Then, take this image and increase its intensity tenfold. The result is what you should expect from The Dillinger Escape Plan at their upcoming show Mon.,… Continue reading Music Interview: Dillinger Escape Plan fail math

Theatre Preview: Loose Moose no longer on the loose

By Kenzie Love

Calgary’s venerable Loose Moose Theatre Company has truly been on the loose more for than they’d like. This will all change Fri., Nov. 11 when the company opens the doors to its new location. Having lacked a permanent home since it left the Garry Theatre early in 2003, Loose Moose will now be staging its… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Loose Moose no longer on the loose

Fair Trade

By Sara Hanson

Jennifer Marshall and Eric Shorten became infamous around campus last week after being escorted out of MacEwan Student Centre while trying to complete a survey about fair trade. The survey–which they were eventually allowed to continue–is being used for a general studies class project and is also the beginning of a much larger campaign.“The whole… Continue reading Fair Trade

Expos for every walk of life

By Natalie Vacha

Expos for both graduate and prospective students are coming to the University of Calgary Thu., Nov. 17. The Faculty of Graduate Studies is hosting the Graduate Studies Expo, which will feature presentations from universities across the country.“It’s a really good chance to learn about graduate programs,” said Grad Expo 2005 Coordinator Heather Szpecht. “Not just… Continue reading Expos for every walk of life