Well, the results are in. The Progressive Conservatives continue as Alberta’s majority government for the tenth consecutive time. Ralphie reigns again, as part Premier, part shit disturber. Tuition remains high while funding remains low. So, now it’s time to kick back, relax and tell ourselves that we put up one hell of a fight. We… Continue reading Standing un-united
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Haunted Calgary
Haunted houses, spooky set-ups, and eerie encounters are generally the themes of modern day Halloween. Guys dress up in attempts to be funny, girls dress up in attempts to be sexy, and ghost sightings are at an all time high. Although the original holiday was intended as a Catholic day for the observance of saints,… Continue reading Haunted Calgary
Graduating Debt Free?
Your four years are up. You’ve attained your Bachelor Degree and it’s time to dive head first into the realm of “grown-up life.” As you begin planning, you realize you are thousands of dollars in debt. With no clue about how to pay your dues, fear and stress consume you. Since 1996, tuition fees across… Continue reading Graduating Debt Free?
Wildlife Wrangler
Army officer, stunt actor, forest firefighter–he’s done it all. President of TVnewmedia.com, Matthew Todd Paproski has led an engaging life, and the excitement is not about to stop any time soon. With his newest endeavour–a Canadian wildlife series airing in October–Paproski is on the leading edge of Calgary’s film and new media industry. A Saskatchewanite… Continue reading Wildlife Wrangler
Pagan Pride
Broomsticks. Pointy hats. Vengeful spells. These are common stereotypes incorrectly associated with witches. What many people ignore is the spiritual depth and theological complexities of Paganism and witchcraft in all its forms. While the average person might be stunned to learn that he or she has at some point interacted with a witch, the likelihood… Continue reading Pagan Pride
Happy Father’s Day
This year’s Stanley Cup run could be described as nothing short of a hockey phenomenon, with the Flames, led by the remarkable Jarome Iginla, beating all odds and proving the world wrong.Now, with the playoffs over and the city filled with cliched "you’re still our heroes" congratulatory remarks, even the hardest working and most determined… Continue reading Happy Father’s Day
A battle for same sex rights
The night began at Metro Boyztown, a gay bar in Calgary, and was opened by a brief video clip from The Santa Clause 2. The five minute scene portrayed Tim Allen as Santa Claus, proposing to the future misses Claus played by Elizabeth Mitchell. Following this, the lights came on and the guest speaker began his… Continue reading A battle for same sex rights
The Agony of War
Imagine waking up each morn-ing to gunshots, the loss of innocent lives and an endless state of distress. Fear dominates every choice and the future seems bleak and torn. For a long and painful time, this scene was a sad reality for the people of Somalia, including Somali refugee Mohamed Bakayr. Ten years ago, Bakayr… Continue reading The Agony of War
Combatting Cancer
One in every three Canadians will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime, more than 66,000 Canadians will die from the disease this year and it is estimated that by 2015 the number of new cancer cases will increase by 70 per cent. However, up to 70 per cent of cancers can be prevented… Continue reading Combatting Cancer
Pests bugging fine arts students
The lighting is fine, the stage is set, the students are ready to rehearse and only one problem surfaces–insects abound. Faculty of Fine Arts students have had numerous encounters with silverfish insects, present in studios and classrooms in the basement of Craigie Hall. The issue was raised by a student at a faculty forum in… Continue reading Pests bugging fine arts students