By Kate Foote
In Calgary, bands seem to believe if they scream their frustration at angst-ridden 14-and 15-year olds loud enough, they can establish a cult-like following. Bands falling out of that category find it difficult to make a name for themselves. However, two former members of a junior high wrestling team, their buddy from high school and… Continue reading Music Interview: “Screamo without the emo”
By Kate Foote
‘However, it will take a lot more than an acrimonious sock to bring down the tenacious Robin Black. According to Black, the world is in need of a truly great rock ‘n’ roll band. “We’re one of the last great tight-pants-wearing, shirtless, long-haired motherfuckers out there,” boasts Black, citing the near-extinction of real rock and… Continue reading Music Interview: Back in Black
By Kate Foote
There are trials and tribulations most bands need to go through–all the hours you need to clock in for jam sessions in your parents’ basement. It’s rare to be working with one of the nation’s top producers, picked up by a major label and headlining a tour sponsored by a prominent corporation five short years… Continue reading Music Interview: The Waking Eyes wake up
In a stunning turn of events that bodes ill for all involved, the University of Calgary independent student newspaper elected to replace their two top editors with inexperienced candidates this week. Current photo editor Chris Tait will replace outgoing–and outstanding–editor-in-chief Chris Beauchamp at the helm of the U of C Gauntlet, while news assistant Katy… Continue reading New Gauntlet editors poised to take the reins
Editor, the Gauntlet,[Re: “Lions and Belugas and Polar Bears (oh my!),” editorial, Aug. 3, 2006] The Calgary Zoo has tainted its reputation over the past few years, first with the attempt to impregnate an immature elephant, and now with an even more irresponsible decision to re-introduce polar bears and introduce beluga whales here. On this… Continue reading Baby beluga belongs in deep blue sea
1. San Jose Sharks Due to the number of exceptional teams, the top seed in the Western Conference is one of the tougher spots to slot someone. The Sharks get the edge for a handful of reasons from the chemistry that comes from bringing back the same core that went to the Western Conference Finals… Continue reading NHL Preview: The West
I arrived at the Folk Fest later than Garth and Ken, though the people in the press tent said they still haven’t made it here. I called Garth and he says they’re in the beer gardens. I figure it shouldn’t be too hard to find a tall skinny guy with big blonde curly hair, then… Continue reading Folk Fest Journals: Two days of folk
Wrestler bronzed at Worlds U of C Dinos wrestler Breanne Graham added to her medal collection at last week’s World University Wrestling Championships in Poland. Graham trumped competitors from China, Japan and Taiwan but lost to the eventual gold medallist, American grappler Marcie Van Dusen, in regular competition in the 59 kg division. In her… Continue reading Eat My Sports: highlight reel substitute for the (barely) literate