What a drag it is growing old,” the Rolling Stones once astutely observed. This observation sums up 82 year old Judge Francis Biddle’s situation in the eyes of his new secretary, Sarah Schorr, in Theatre Calgary’s latest production, Trying. Based on playwright Joanna McClelland Glass’ real life experience as the secretary of the former attorney… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Trying to succeed
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Theatre Preview: Plotting Hitler’s death spiritually
People go to theatre for various reasons, whether it’s to inject culture into their lives or for the security you’re overcome with in a dark theatre. But it seems rare for those to go beyond the secular and enter a theatre for the spiritual. Fire Exit Theatre is a theatre company wanting audiences to leave… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Plotting Hitler’s death spiritually
Custom essays not such a good idea
Online essay sites can provide students with an easy way to get assignments done at a price. Not only are these sites expensive to use, but students can find themselves being accused of plagiarism by their professors or departments. An online essay site has recently come under scrutiny by staff at the university. The site… Continue reading Custom essays not such a good idea
Karmaker Memorial Fund update
By James Keller
A memorial fund to aid the widow of a deceased graduate student is approaching $2,000 and continues to grow. This past summer, University of Calgary chemical engineering graduate student Kulada Karmaker passed away after suddenly falling ill. Soon after, family friend and electrical engineering student Debashis Chanda, along with fellow graduate student Naresh Bajaj approached… Continue reading Karmaker Memorial Fund update
Reviving compassion
It is unlikely many of you have heard of Kaluda Karmaker, less likely you have met him. His was a heart-warming story. Born in Bangladesh, he worked hard to receive an education, to make his way in the world, and after a bachelor’s degree in Dhaka and a master’s in Norway, he came to the… Continue reading Reviving compassion
A student tragedy
By James Keller
Tragedy found in the wake of a student’s death is often measured by its impact on the campus community. However, the recent passing of University of Calgary Chemical Engineering graduate student Kaluda Karmaker is evidence those touched by a life can extend their mourning and remembrance outside the academic realm, and towards those most affected.… Continue reading A student tragedy
Intro to a Canadian classic
By James Keller
If, like myself, you’ve never read W. O. Mitchell’s famous Canadian novel, Who Has Seen the Wind, you’re currently at a loss. Your loss stems from the craft of Mitchell’s story, the way he humanizes life on the prairies and personalizes growing up. The story is about religion, but it is by no means religious.… Continue reading Intro to a Canadian classic
Alleged U of C Escort Recruiter Arrested by Calgary Police
For University of Calgary students contemplating a career as an escort, the position is officially no longer available. On Tue., Nov. 5, following a covert sting investigation, Calgary Police Vice Detectives arrested 26 year-old Quong Chi Trinh of Calgary in connection with the “Escorts Wanted” posters found on university poster boards in early October. Trinh,… Continue reading Alleged U of C Escort Recruiter Arrested by Calgary Police
Bunnies under the scope
By Toby White
The University of Calgary recently approved a $12 million expansion to its Life Sciences Research Centre, the Spy Hill facility that houses research animals. At the facility, there are currently 100 ongoing research projects valued at $8 million and research is expected to double over the next five years. The increase in research, along with… Continue reading Bunnies under the scope
Laverty’s notes from the Sportsdesk
By Ryan Laverty
"Ain’t life a bitch?"So asked Billy Cole from the movie The Last Boy Scout just following an on-field killing spree as he then proceeds to turn his pistol on himself. If fiction mirrors reality then that scene is the dramatization of Mike Tyson’s rapidly approaching end.Once feared for his punishing blows and calculated attack, Tyson… Continue reading Laverty’s notes from the Sportsdesk