Yemen keeps a low profile. It’s rarely mentioned in the news, few can find it on a map and most of the international community has had little reason to pay it any mind. Things are changing, however. The terrorist who attempted to blow up an airliner bound for Detroit on Christmas Day came from Yemen,… Continue reading The trouble with aiding Yemen
Month: January 2010
Editorial: Harper’s going (pro)rogue
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has garnered a massive response from Canadians after announcing parliament would be prorogued until March 3. Instead of returning to work at the end of January as was originally planned, Harper said his party wold devote the extra time to assembling a new agenda and budget. However, the break’s timing raised… Continue reading Editorial: Harper’s going (pro)rogue
Home, sweet home
By Jon Roe
Leaving Calgary for a Christmas vacation trip to San Diego, the men’s basketball team must have had it pretty sweet over the winter break. Sun. Beaches. A bit of basketball. Sounds like a great time. Then somebody decided to try and blow up a plane on Christmas Day. The Dinos went to the airport to… Continue reading Home, sweet home
Dinos take on Pandas to start six-game homestand
By Jon Roe
With a record of 6-5 and with a team comprised of mostly first- and second-years, Dinos women’s basketball head coach Shawnee Harle is having the most fun she’s had in years. “They have something special and it’s those intangible, you probably can’t put it into words,” she says. “But when you’ve coached for a long… Continue reading Dinos take on Pandas to start six-game homestand
Woodpigeon plays Muzikanten
Woodpigeon have always been a huge proponent of Calgary’s culture and music scene. With track titles like “Our Love Is As Tall As The Calgary Tower” it’s surprising their third album Die Stadt Muzikanten is inspired by a place far across the Atlantic Ocean. The band’s lyrics have often centered on the life and thoughts… Continue reading Woodpigeon plays Muzikanten
High Life cliched but fun crime caper
By Richard Lam
High Life is a breezy crime comedy well aware of its influences and unafraid to pay them tribute. The light tone of Canadian director Gary Yate’s film is set from the opening scene, with a clumsy street-side shootout and voiceover nod to Goodfellas: “For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be… Continue reading High Life cliched but fun crime caper
Calgary virtuoso teen headed to Carnegie Hall
Every few years a truly amazing young musician comes along to steal the spotlight in the classical piano world. In 2010 17-year-old TieDan Yao has become one of these fresh and fabulous artists. Beginning his piano career in Sweden at the age of five, Yao credits his mother with introducing him to a beautiful instrument,… Continue reading Calgary virtuoso teen headed to Carnegie Hall
Miss Saigon not a typical opera
By Kristy Kalin
With prostitutes, marines and a war torn tropical climate, some may be shocked that Miss Saigon is an opera. Opening on January 14, Miss Saigon has a cast of both students and community members concerned with promoting the classic art form. “The Calgary Operetta company is part of the University of Calgary music department, just… Continue reading Miss Saigon not a typical opera
University staff honoured in top-40 list
Avenue Calgary recently crowned a new class of Top 40 Under 40 Calgarians. The University of Calgary’s influence was prevalent throughout the entire ceremony — from assistant dean Lara Cooke to Women’s Resource Centre executive director Stephanie Garrett. “Avenue’s Top 40 Under 40 is a celebration of the city’s young, bright leaders,” said Avenue editor… Continue reading University staff honoured in top-40 list
Engg week parades into the new year
By Emily Ask
Drinking competitions, playing hockey and building snow sculptures may sound like nice winter break activities, but it’s how engineering students kick-off the second semester of school. Not to mention singing loudly and parading across campus, walking in and out of classrooms until they ultimately end up in the Haskayne School of Business. If you’re thinking… Continue reading Engg week parades into the new year