The Scope

To the summit

When you are looking for a challenge, you pick the biggest, meanest obstacle you can find and you focus on it. And you train. And you plan. And you plan and train some more. This time, TA Loeffler is focusing on Everest.

You say you want a resolution

Members of the local music scene make some New Year's resolutions.

Field Notes

SPARKS Literary Festival at MUN + English sculptor at A1C.

Mo’ Rockin’ Chicken & Chickpeas

Andreae Callanan: mo'rockin' than ever.

Review: Republic of Doyle

Now that the show has actually started, is Republic of Doyle any good? Adam Clarke says the short answer is “yes.”

Covering costs

The latest incremental wage boost has stirred up an old debate: what about wages for artists?

Booze + video games

It’s now possible to stomp out goombas while you’re on the sauce downtown.

On the up and up

New programs? Great! Now where to find the money...

Hawco’s Republic

Adam Clarke talks to Allan Hawco about CBC's Republic of Doyle.

Review: Ke$ha – Animal

Am I a 14 year old girl? Not the last time I checked. I have no business listening to this album.

Review: Dead Language – s/t

A fine display of their spare and delicate arrangements.

Meat market marketing

Ad campaign attempts to lure meat-eaters to eat vegetarian.

Review: Pathological Lovers – Calling All Favours

When Jody hits on the vocal hooks and keeps everything as direct as possible, this album really soars.

Love is blind

Blindfolds, munches, and Dan Savage gets flack for defending a case of the cheats.

Boulder Guy!

The Mummy Returns

Free Will Astrology

Rob Brezsny talks toilet bacteria.

Cleanest creatures

When did we get a pool table?

Cover issue 97

Cover photo by Kevin Coffey (www.flickr.com/photos/penpal/)