Category: Arts

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Play this: Jack’s Road

by Lynne Hogan The Reflector Influenced by the writings of the 1950’s Beat generation, alcoholism, and Calgary band The Dudes, songwriter Conrad Marion wrote “Jack’s Road,” his first original song. Written when surfacing from...

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Noise 101 for Feb. 17, 2011

Jam soothes the  student soul by Carter Arlette The Reflector Music is one of the many things that makes our species unique. The ability to take strings, sticks and skins, and arrange them in...

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In space, no one can hear you scream

by Aaron Chatha Features Editor Turn off the lights, turn on the sound and make sure the batteries in the controller are full. Also, a change of underwear might not be a bad idea....

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Coming straight out with Detox

by Riad Kadri The Reflector Dr. Dre’s release of two singles after a long stint of rumours and pushed-back release dates has once again brought fans and hip-hop artists to their knees with anticipation....

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Fireside Riot brings the earworm pop

by Lynne Hogan. Lil’ Wayne has it, Stephen Harper doesn’t have it, and some people say they have it, but how does one define the term “swagger?” I always thought it applied to guys...

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Student by day, sidekick by night

By Aaron Chatha Features Editor I’m Batman’s best friend. No, we don’t go on picnics and have sleepovers, and he doesn’t really call unless he needs something. But when a crisis occurs, I’m his...

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Inks and drinks art show

by Vanessa Conley The Reflector Calgary artists celebrated local tattoo culture with Inks and Drinks at the Amsterdam Rhino Jan.20,2011. Five shops from around the city displayed their talents in the form of painted...

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Winter flicks for the winter blues

by Lynne Hogan  The Reflector No Strings Attached Jan. 21 No Strings Attached is an upcoming romantic comedy starring Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman. It is directed by Ivan Reitman (father of Juno’s Jason...