By Tendayi Moyo
On Nov. 10, one of the largest First Nations movements in Canada’s history celebrated its one-year anniversary. Idle No More set out to create a peaceful revolution that addressed the concerns many First Nations citizens feel have been neglected. The movement began last November in Saskatoon with a conference in response to federal Bill C-45.… Continue reading Idle No More movement reaches one-year mark
Blending influences, genres and art forms, the 44th annual Dance Montage brings together the University of Calgary dance community on Nov. 21–23. Beginning in 1969, Dance Montage offers a unique experience for dancers and choreographers to explore the art of dance in new ways. This year, there are 10 different pieces choreographed by members of… Continue reading Forty-forth annual Dance Montage
By Liv Ingram
In an age of 3D effects, monolithic movie screens and million dollar budgets, it may be difficult to imagine a time when stories were told by radio. Before the advent of television, skilled actors and sound effect technicians would coax audiences out of their living rooms and into their imaginations solely through sound. For the… Continue reading Theatre review: Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play
Canadian folk musician Basia Bulat’s sophomore album, Heart of My Own, was a jubilant folk and roots record with a sound reminiscent of celtic highlands — an album inspired by the singer’s experiences in the Yukon. Her latest album, Tall Tall Shadow, strikes a different note that is a little sadder. “I’ve always written about… Continue reading A little chance and a little change
By Tobias Ma
At the Taboo sex show that took place at the BMO centre last week, the Gauntlet was able to snag an interview with Tori Black, an award-winning pornographic actress who was billed as one of Taboo’s main draws. Black starred in pornographic productions such as Secret Diary of a Cam Girl, Here Cums the President,… Continue reading Coming along fine on her own
By Andrew Lee
The first time I met Duncan Stokes face to face was when he showed up at my front door yesterday. A couple of days from now, he will catch a flight to Los Angeles to buy a motorbike and then ride down to Machu Picchu, in Peru. One word comes to mind when I think… Continue reading Surfing the world
Although Richard Dawkins first coined the term ‘meme’ back in 1976, only within the last decade has the word really attracted attention. Internet memes in particular have become seemingly omnipresent in today’s society. For local father Paul Molineaux, however, the discovery of memes is new and exciting. “He just came home one day and started… Continue reading Local dad discovers memes in 2013
For the past several weeks, news outlets across the world have been ablaze with the ongoing saga of shamed Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. One Canadian theatre company is capitalizing on the publicity with the production of a stage musical. Tentatively titled Rob Ford: Cracking the Case, the Northern Theatre production is set to begin in… Continue reading Rob Ford: The Musical Biography
Having great ski resorts in your backyard is one of the coolest perks of living in Calgary. With the ski season finally kicking off, Lake Louise is among the first to launch a five-month season of skiing and snowboarding. The hill was buzzing with excitement for opening weekend on Nov. 8, 2013. With three runs… Continue reading Ski season preview: Lake Louise open for business
By Fabian Mayer
It may sound like an old cliché, but hockey really is Canada’s game. While hockey is played in all corners of the world, nowhere else is the sport such an integral part of a nation’s culture. The fact that many Canadian players are willing to leave Canada just for a chance to play professionally is… Continue reading Canada’s international game
