Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

CD Review : Jason and the Scorchers, “Halcyon Times”

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Jeff Nielsen
“I want out music to be like a religious service, only a lot dirtier.” — Jason Ringerberg Cow-punk, roots-rock, alt-country, y'alternative, whatever damn term you use for music that hurts like country and hits like...
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Old man, look at your life

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Damian Purdy
You are Neil Young. How nice. You are the idol of the rock critics and the overly-ponytailed dads. You are the “living legend,” one of the most lauded, extolled and otherwise acclaimed artists of...
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In a land far, far away

By
Erin Lebar
It snowed in Koper this week. Apparently it hasn’t snowed in Koper in either 15 or 50 years (depending on who you talk to, of course). Not only was it snowing, but the wind...
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Zucchini hummus wrap

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Shawna Finnegan
Adapted from a recipe entitled “Hummus and Grilled Vegetable Wrap,” on Foodnetwork.com. Ingredients 4 flour tortillas 2 zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts Hummus 1 can of...
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Fried brains and Sam

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Corey King
During transport, I had a moment to reflect on my lofty dreams of escape, and how — despite a string of follies — I was about to try and destroy physical reality. Me, some...
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The 30 day veg pledge

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Samantha Lockhart
I’ve always secretly admired the bike-riding, hemp-wearing, Earth-loving people I see trekking around the busy streets of Osborne and Corydon in the summer. However, that’s actually not what ended up inspiring my commitment to...
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My weekend with ghosts

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Maria Bowler
According to Winnipeg legend, the Fort Garry Hotel is haunted. I'm there to attend the 2010 Spirit Seekers conference, dedicated to “paranormal research, spirit communication and intuitive development.” My experience in that arena is...

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