From Hell they came, Vancouver they rocked: The Misfits play Venue
Culture / December 11, 2009
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By Melissa Frustaci As a long-time Misfits fan, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to see such a legendary American horror-punk band play a live concert in my own backyard. The Misfits played a sold-out show at Venue, formerly the Plaza Club, on Nov. 10, to promote their new album, Land of the Dead. I had... Continue Reading
Some profs have students costs in mind
Culture / December 11, 2009
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In recent interviews with several instructors across a number of faculties, The Runner learned the method behind textbook choices. ... Continue Reading
The Chase: Richmond band making it
Culture / December 8, 2009
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By Matthew Van Deventer [Contributor] I would say the Chase is the greatest thing to come out of Steveston since Pajo’s fish and chips and multi-coloured fish windsocks. This five man band has come a long way from the days of playing for friends in backyards but The Chase is still on the boarder of... Continue Reading
Music Piracy: from Napster to bittorrents
Culture / December 8, 2009
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By Christopher Poon [Media Editor] In this day and age, music piracy is as commonplace as student debt. Perhaps the two even have something to do with each other. Regardless, don’t pretend like you haven’t done it before. Hell, you’re probably doing it right now. Digital music is the the latest format to grace the... Continue Reading
Mind your manners
Culture / December 8, 2009
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How to enjoy a casual concert and not look like a complete loser... Continue Reading
Vancouver musicians livening up Canadian music
Culture / December 8, 2009
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Art of Dying, Incura and Marianas Trench discuss local music and getting started.... Continue Reading
Music makes the world go round
Culture / December 8, 2009
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By Anastasia Kirk [Travel Bureau Chief] Music is not particular to any one country or culture. It crosses borders that sometimes human beings can’t even cross. It is the one true international connection between us all. It is something that is appreciated and held with high regard everywhere in the world, and nothing shows people’s... Continue Reading
Countless ounces to freedom
Culture / November 2, 2009
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Five thousand km; $2,000; 1,500 cigarettes, 300 beers; 40 ounces to freedom; 20 tacos; eight tanks of gas; seven days; six states; five people; four decades; three shots of Tequila; two in the morning; two at night; two or more in the afternoon and one epic concert that would make us feel alright. The journey was long. The sun was hot. Our mouths were dry. The destination was Sublime.... Continue Reading