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Thursday, 02 February 2012 10:00
Politically incorrect comedy show poster denounced
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But what if those words are taken out of context? This was the problem facing the duo behind The Black Jew Dialogues, a travelling comedy show recently put on at Hart House.
Thursday, 02 February 2012 10:00
Tell it to me straight, Doc
For many, a visit to the emergency room can be a frightening and stressful experience. Patients arriving at the hospital emergency department (ED) with injury or illness are often physically exhausted or emotionally distraught. In addition, research has shown that the discharge process also presents potential health risks.
Thursday, 26 January 2012 10:00
A case for Cage at the TIFF Bell Lightbox
When Werner Herzog's wonderfully titled The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, starring Nicolas Cage, premiered at TIFF in 2009, critics were quick to praise the complimentary stylistic traits of both director and actor. Herzog has always had an interest in exploring the absurdity of excessively obsessive characters (most obviously seen in Fitzcarraldo), and…
Thursday, 26 January 2012 10:00
Aggressor gives us the breakdown
In light of the upcoming release of their new album Beyond All Reckoning, the newspaper sat down with Harut Savchenko, Chris Stephenson and Brian Stephenson of Ontario’s heavy metal band, Aggressor, to discuss the finer things in life: beer, climbing walls whilst nude, and live musical experiences. The metal band won over our hearts with…
Thursday, 26 January 2012 10:00
Ode to a peacock
“The Case for Saving Ugly Buildings,” a recent article published on the website of The Atlantic Cities, uses an image of Robarts Library as its lead photograph, and derides our beloved Fort Book as “oppressive, [a] stone Transformer with little access to sunlight.” The Atlantic Cities has perpetuated Robarts’ reputation for ugliness, and has even…
Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:00
Crude oil dispute: rethinking the Keystone XL
Wednesday, U.S. President Barack Obama refused to either immediately approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline or explain why it was not in the interest of the United States. While the Canadian portion has already been approved, there are various claims for and against the proposed infrastructure to transport crude oil from Canada to Texas.
Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:00
Rob Ford: The Opera
As far as larger than life characters in a melodramatic musical mockery go, is there any contender more perfect than Rob Ford? With all the controversy and comedy since his election in 2010, there is no shortage of stories. The antics of the city’s chief prima donna have been screaming for a send up, with…
Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:00
CIUT celebrates 25 years on air
Hart House opened its doors on Sunday to celebrate the 25 years that University of Toronto Radio has been broadcasting on the FM dial. Since January 15, 1987, CIUT 89.5 FM has been known throughout the city as a distinguished alternative radio station with cutting edge music and sharp broadcasters. About 300 of the station’s…
Friday, 13 January 2012 10:00
One Book, Two Men, Four Medals.
Charles Foran began his career as many a University of Toronto student does: studying at St. Michael’s College and exploring the world beyond the classroom. “I was the kind of undergraduate who learned as much outside the classroom as within,” Foran said regarding his formative years. “Some smaller universities can’t really accommodate that kind of…
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