Last week a drunken homeless man was hit by a car while walking down the middle of 14th Street by 13th Avenue. On the way to help him, an ambulance hit an SUV, and ended up dealing with that mess instead of helping the indigent man. When a second ambulance arrived, the homeless man resisted… Continue reading Conflicting responsibilities
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Can Sci Fi change society?
It was a culture of worship, where fiction writers were gods. As a writer, how could I argue? Mount Royal College hosted the "Symposium on SF and Social Change" Feb. 6-7, mixing scholars, writers and enthusiastic readers. Many journalists posed the question of whether or not speculative fiction can change the world. This is a… Continue reading Can Sci Fi change society?
Health Services
While some of the more obvious destinations at the University of Calgary involve classrooms and laboratories, that doesn’t make the role of University Health Services (MSC 370) any less vital. Keeping this bustling metropolis of students working efficiently are the doctors, chiropractors and massage therapists of Health Services. However, this is yet another part of… Continue reading Health Services
Beer, the working man’s wine
Shame on all of you who think the best thing about beer is it’s cheap grog you can sip on all night. And woe to those who don’t realize beer can be as flavourful and varied as any wine, without the pretense. When asked to write about the wonderfully varied bouquet of beers, I considered… Continue reading Beer, the working man’s wine
Closure
Closure’s debut CD is like cream of wheat. It’s good, it’s filling, but it’s not all that exciting. This pop rock CD is perfect for those occasions when four people in a car can’t agree on what to listen to, since there’s nothing on this disc that anyone could disagree with. Their slickly-produced guitar riffs… Continue reading Closure
Shaolin Soccer a kick in the teeth
There is a special level of Hell, reserved for the especially wicked where they are play nothing but Shaolin Soccer. As with any review, this should be taken with a grain of salt. It’s possible there is some level to this joke I’m not getting, however, I don’t think this movie is worth watching. The… Continue reading Shaolin Soccer a kick in the teeth
“You’re making me angry…”
The Ang Lee touch was what made The Hulk–and almost unmade it. His presence is everywhere, but comes through too strongly in elements like pacing, which was so languid it felt more like The Wedding Banquet than Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. It may fit with theme and character development, but North American audiences generally don’t… Continue reading “You’re making me angry…”
Good instructors leaving
Dr. Linda Henderson, winner of three University of Calgary Students’ Union Teaching Excellence Awards, will not be teaching at the university next year. The university instructor’s contract will not be renewed, amidst speculation that her views conflict with those of administration.This has enraged numerous students in many faculties, who do not understand why a professor… Continue reading Good instructors leaving
U of C poet remembered
Distinguished University of Calgary alumnus and local writer Carin Perron passed away on March 28, at the age of 45 years. Best known for her poetry, she was also the creator of the extensive 28,000 page numismatic Celtic Coin Index and of innumerable works of visual art.“She was a renaissance woman,” stated husband John Hooker.At… Continue reading U of C poet remembered
Increasing residence fees
Over 75 students staged a sit-in to voice their anger over potential residence fee increases. Led by Residence Students Association President Sarah Wilson, students met Ancillary Services’ Director Peter Fraser for a 45-minute question and answer session on the morning Fri., Mar. 28.The student concerns were simultaneous increases to tuition and the cost of living… Continue reading Increasing residence fees