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Delving into the details of the life of convicted murderer Mark Twitchell
Writer Steve Lillebuen takes a closer look at one of Edmonton’s most high-profile murder cases
Alex Migdal, Multimedia Editor
Extensive interviews with city detectives and Twitchell’s family and friends make up Lillebuen’s debut book, The Devil’s Cinema, which hits bookstores this week. The book, according to Lillebuen, explains how “a movie script became a real-life crime.”
Studio Theatre cast open up in unconventional whisper
Paige Gorsak, Gateway Staff
A simple yet deeply personal in-class workshop for this year’s graduating BFA theatre class has grown into the international premier of a new concept theatre production.
Fashion Streeters: Reakash Walters
Julianna Damer, Gateway Staff
The Gateway seeks out the most fashionable members of campus.
Social Intercourse
Alana Willerton, Arts & Culture Editor
The Gateway takes a look at events for the coming week.
Album Review: Good Old War — Come Back as Rain
Katherine Speur, Gateway Staff
With an odd name and amazing musical talents, Gold Old War creates a simple and refreshing sound on their second album, Come Back as Rain.
Hunger Games doesn’t satisfy serious film appetites
Richard LaRose, Gateway Writer
Hunger Games protagonist Katniss is portrayed as a strong, self-sufficient warrior, but rarely is the audience given deeper levels of characterization than her physical attributes or ability to survive in the wild.
Site Unseen: Finnish Coffee Shop
Kory Orban, Gateway Staff
Have you ever wanted to annoy Finnish coffee drinkers? Well, here’s your shot.
A near flawless send-off for BioWare’s sci-fi space opera
Jordan Ching, Online Editor
I’m not stepping into the arguments about the ending of Mass Effect 3 or the way BioWare chose to handle their downloadable content — these debates can be had elsewhere. But if you’re interested in hearing about whether Mass Effect 3 is a good game in its own right, you’re in the right place.
Shameful secrets and a stranger rattle The Country
Tom Blazejewicz, Gateway Writer
Shadow Theatre examines this dilemma between outer acceptance and inner turmoil in The Country, where the dark secrets of a husband and wife rise to the surface after trying to keep them buried throughout their moribund marriage.
An unexpected step into rock stardom for L.A.’s Awolnation
Justin Andrade, Gateway Writer
For the laidback man at the helm of the electronic rock group, the full measure of his band’s success is still just beginning to dawn on him.
Winning at cheating: a not so comprehensive guide
03/30/2012
Life is hard. There’s no secret or manual — we’re all just sort of playing it by ear. There’s no right or wrong way to go through life, just an easy way and a hard way. The hard way involves work, dedication, motivation, aggravation, archaeological excavation, rhyming skills, etc. So we can all agree the hard way is way too hard. It’s clear you need to take the easy way out. After all, with great effort comes great responsibility.
New Dean of Science has high hopes for his faculty
05/20/2012
Artificial intelligence has been the focus of Jonathan Schaeffer’s research during his past 28 years at the University of Alberta, but his new role as Dean of Science will rely solely on his own intelligence.
The Gateway Opinion Podcast Sells Out!
For the final show of the year, Ryan, Darcy and Adrian sit down for an hour and talk about stuff they like.
