By James Keller
Made in Polska inadvertently examines the interaction of Polish contemporary dance with its Canadian counterpart, while engaging in a very deliberate discussion about gender in dance. Choreographed by Polish dancer Wojciech Mochniej, Dancers’ Studio West’s newest production seeks to bring Polish dance to Canadian audiences. According to Mochniej, who has taught at the University of… Continue reading Challenging gender stereotypes through dance
By James Keller
In Provenance, puppeteer Ronnie Burkett is faced with a complex task. Not only does he have to create an interesting story and believable characters, both through a powerful script and talented acting, but he has to do so through inanimate objects. Given the subject matter, this is no easy task.Provenance follows Pity Beane, a young… Continue reading Puppetry asks:
By James Keller
The Thu., Mar. 18 Students’ Union Review Board hearing won’t be the first time the validity of an election was challenged before the judicial body of the SU, nor will it be the first time the prospect of overturning the entire election was considered. In March 1995, students took to the polls, electing 19 students… Continue reading 1995 SU election problems: the same, yet different
By James Keller
In the world of marionettes, everything is smaller. The sets, the costumes, the players–everything, that is, except the characters. Provenance, Ronnie Burkett’s newest production since his acclaimed Happy took the stage in 2000, follows Pity Beane, a young, naïve Canadian art student. After becoming obsessed with Tender, a mysterious boy whose portrait catches her eye,… Continue reading Marionettes and Viennese brothels
By James Keller
It’s been unfortunately easy to fall for the hype surrounding The Passion of the Christ this past week, and this is to say nothing of the excessive violence, alleged anti-Semitism and anticipated public outcry surrounding Mel Gibson’s depiction of Jesus Christ’s final hours. The hype I’m referring to is the reaction from the media in… Continue reading Passion critics misguided
By James Keller
The Students’ Union Review Board will hear a petition regarding the SU General Election, filed by failed presidential candidate Phil Barski. On the afternoon of Wed., Mar. 3, the review board, the judicial body that oversees the SU, released a notice announcing a public hearing will be held Thu., Mar. 18, 2004. The petition, posted… Continue reading Barski taking SU election to review board
By James Keller
A MacEwan Student Centre meeting room erupted in cheers Fri., Feb. 13 as Bryan West was named Students’ Union President for the coming year. Chief Returning Officer Shuvaloy Majumdar left the results of the presidential race until last, slowly reading off the names and totals of the bottom four candidates as they scrolled down a… Continue reading West victorious as president
By James Keller
Winning a Students’ Union election, regardless of the position you are vying for, is relatively easy–about as easy as you’d expect for a job that pays nearly $25,000, placing you near the top of a $10 million organization. Employing a few seemingly effortless techniques, you too can become an elected official on the SU executive.… Continue reading Election platform? Effective campaign? Who needs them?
By James Keller
After refusing to hand in his assignments through an online service meant to detect plagiarism, a McGill University student’s story is raising questions about electronic anti-plagiarism initiatives. In December, McGill concluded a two-term trial of anti-plagiarism service Turnitin.com which involved 1,400 students. The site is a California-based, for-profit service that collects assignments on behalf of… Continue reading Anti-plagiarism service sparks fight
By James Keller
Former Chief Executive Officer of Magna International Belinda Stronach spoke at a Calgary Chamber of Commerce event Fri., Jan. 23, addressing a wide range of issues from senate reform to universal health care to post-secondary education. Stronach, who announced her candidacy in the race to lead the new Conservative Party of Canada, spoke to a… Continue reading Meeting Belinda