Stand back Butch Cassidy, move over Wyatt Earp, the real cowboys are coming to town! Mar. 17-20 marked the unofficial opening of the Stampede season: the Roughstock Rodeo Royal–an exciting western festival that knocks winter on its butt. As well as four days of rough and tough rodeo action, the event included a free celebration… Continue reading Rodeo tries to scare off Ol’ Jack Frost
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An average trip to Pastels
Editor, the Gauntlet, So, the other day I’m at Pastels in Mac Hall, ordering a baguette, as they’re one of the only things you can buy in MSC that doesn’t taste like a deep-fried scab. Anyway, I order the sub and the guy behind the counter stares at the girl wrapping sandwiches for no less… Continue reading An average trip to Pastels
Gamers duped by release of kinder GTA
By Chris Adams
Late last Monday, gamers took a short break from running over the homeless and stealing jet-packs from military bases to descend upon the world’s media-peddlers in order to be the first to get their hands on Grand Theft Auto V. They were, upon leaving the midnight-release, shocked when the ritualistic death-simulator marketed at them for… Continue reading Gamers duped by release of kinder GTA
2011 in film
By Chad Utke
It’s that red-carpet-and-celluloid time of year again — the Academy Awards are set to honour films that were a cut above the rest. 2011 was an odd year for the film industry — there were plenty of watchable movies, but very few great ones that will go down as timeless pieces of art. One of… Continue reading 2011 in film
Concert review: Lauryn Hill
By Andréa Rojas
If this story’s headline made you blink twice in disbelief, rest assured, young undergraduate, your corneas haven’t failed you yet. It’s true: The queen of hip hop herself, Ms. Lauryn Hill, graced our very own Flames Central with her jeweled sceptre of poetic wisdom last Friday, May 27.The 36-year-old MC, singer, producer and actress was… Continue reading Concert review: Lauryn Hill
Homegrown talent takes to the screen
Maybe it’s because of our national humility, but there’s never been a truly epic Canadian film. We’re a nation that creates intimate art house fare, not big blockbuster battle sequences. Passchendaele is ambitious because it aspires to be unlike every Canadian film and its scope can truly be described as a formula for an instant… Continue reading Homegrown talent takes to the screen
Spooky flicks send us into winter
Hark! Good movies be on the horizon! Almost! It’s getting closer to American Thanksgiving, that time of year when studios begin to roll out their finest fillies for award season. But sadly, it is always darkest before the dawn, and before we can see such gems The Soloist, starring Robert Downey Jr., and The Road,… Continue reading Spooky flicks send us into winter
A hearty, Texas-sized sound
By Amanda Hu
Imagine sitting down on a cool night in desert terrain, a breeze blowing softly and the stars shining in full force throughout the dark sky. Now pop in Sleepercar’s first offering, West Texas, and get the same feeling via musical means. The band, the newest project from former At The Drive In and current Sparta… Continue reading A hearty, Texas-sized sound
The Juno invasion
By Ryan Pike
In Roman mythology, Juno was best known as the patron goddess of Rome and protector of the state. In popular culture, Juno is an indie film. However, Canadians typically associate Juno with the Juno Awards, held annually to honour the best of our nation’s music. The Juno Awards were first held in Toronto in 1970–then… Continue reading The Juno invasion
Tips and trick… from Ron Frank
By Jon Roe
Anyone can sleep on campus. Anyone can exist for an extended period on campus. But it takes more than anyone to survive at the university. You’re going to need to think ahead and be smart about it. Here are some tips from our resident homeless student expert, Ron Frank.Eat well “If you eat at the… Continue reading Tips and trick… from Ron Frank