Dystopian satire in a brave new medium
By • March 23, 2012
Margaret Atwood’s latest story I’m Starved For You—a 44-page short story, published electronically on Byliner.com—begins with the discovery of a love note. The note …
Other Worlds
By • January 27, 2012
Descending the stairs to the basement of the Rebecca Cohn, you glimpse a whale through glass; suddenly you’re peering into an alien ocean through …
Students turn their back on Kyoto walkout
By • December 22, 2011
Standing in silent protest, six young activists defied Environmental Minister Peter Kent’s speech at the UN Climate talks in Durban, South Africa Dec. 7.
“We …
Flicks Review: Melancholia
By • December 12, 2011
Melancholia is a bad date movie—unless your date is Nietzsche, who’d be hot under the collar for the Wagner and nihilistic melodrama. The movie …
Coal Mining Blues not all blue
By • November 18, 2011
Matt Andersen to play Spatz theatre Nov. 18-19
Matt Andersen’s acoustic guitar wizardry fills a concert hall like few instruments can—only his voice equals it …
Maritimes Occupied
By • October 21, 2011
Protest sets up camp in Parade Square
Hundreds of protesters in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement filled Grand Parade square Saturday afternoon. “It’s …
