By Ryan Pike
It’s been said recently that Hollywood no longer has original ideas and thus are resorting to sub-par adaptations, remakes and sequels to fill the void. While 3:10 to Yuma is both an adaptation and a remake, it stands out as one of the best films of 2007.Based on the 1957 film by Delmer Davis-which in… Continue reading Shoot first, ask questions later
By Sara Hanson
Before you can lose everything, you need to have everything. But, before you can have everything, you need decide what everything means to you.Maybe everything is having a ton of money, or maybe it’s having a great group of friends. Maybe owning a house in the suburbs is everything, or maybe it’s just being alive.… Continue reading Local boys ready for liftoff
With plans underway to build nine new schools and a ring road in Calgary using public-private partnerships–P3s–the debate continues on the provincial government’s effectiveness regarding infrastructure management. “We have a huge infrastructure deficit,” said New Democratic Party MLA Ray Martin, a member of the standing committee on managing growth pressures. “We stopped building infrastructure with… Continue reading Alberta’s infrastructure lags behind growth
By Jessica Fu
Eric Jablonski’s unexpected resignation posed more problems for the Students’ Union than just finding a replacement. On Tue., Aug. 21, the Student Legislative Council, consisting of the SU executive and commissioners, elected Richard Freeman to serve as the new vice-president events. An election was held in response to Jablonski resigning on Wed., Aug. 1, due… Continue reading New SU executive member named
By Ryan Pike
For the second year in a row, the University of Calgary will kickoff the year with a big party. Presented by the university in tandem with the Alumni Association and the Students’ Union, the expanded Kickoff event takes place over two days and features a pep-rally, tailgate party, concert and Dinos football home opener. “This… Continue reading Kickoff to the new year
By Sara Hanson
Following tragic school shootings at two North American institutions last year–Dawson College and Virginia Tech–the University of Calgary has implemented a new communication initiative to warn students about emergencies on campus sooner. Students are encouraged to sign up for a new text messaging alert system that will be used along with the current e-mail system… Continue reading U of C introduces emergency text messaging system
Pope Benedict better watch out for his Calgary congregations ’cause the Dalai Lama’s coming to town, yo. The University of Calgary will be hosting the Dalai Lama of Tibet September 2009. The three-day visit will include a public speech, presentations to the Buddhist community and a purposed symposium surrounding his teachings. U of C president… Continue reading Dalai Lama to visit U of C
In 2003, the world watched as the Columbia space shuttle exploded when re-entering the atmosphere because of a crack in the foam. When NASA’s recent Endeavor faced the same problem–and a hurricane threat–everyone looked to mission control to ensure the safety of the astronauts onboard. One Lead Mission Designer that brought the crew to safety… Continue reading Endeavor mission lands safely