As a huge fan of the Star Wars films, I’ve never really ventured into what is known as “The Expanded Universe” composed of books, comics and video games that accentuate and expand the Star Wars mythology. I recently took up a friend’s recommendation to look into the world of Star Wars comic books, starting with the Vector series.

With all the loud, idiosyncratic projects Julie Doiron has worked on in the past, it seems oddly natural for her to go back-to-the-basics and turn to her current project, Daniel, Fred & Julie, a stripped-down folksy affair with three-part harmonies sung over traditional ballads.

Following the Huskies men’s basketball first-ever national title in the spring, there was concern that the team’s large turnover of all-star players and the temporary absence of head coach Greg Jockims heading into the 2010 CIS season may hinder the team from repeating such a monumental feat. Some of this concern has been alleviated by the arrival of the new recruit and point guard Jamelle Barrett.

Ladysmith, B.C., is home to two notable ladies. The first is Pamela Anderson, who needs no introduction. The second is Stef Lang, an honest and humble songwriter whose career is just beginning to get off the ground. With the recent release of her full-length debut, Stef Lang is prepped for a month-long cross-country tour.

They give us free Internet services that we can hardly do without. They champion for a free and open Internet. They make great products and give consumers an alternative to Apple or Microsoft. Sometimes it seems Google can do no wrong. Until now.

Though the Huskies’ regrettable finish in the 2009 Canada West final is likely still fresh in many players’ minds, the Dogs’ primary core has remained intact, again solidifying them as serious contenders for the approaching season.

Relationships are, and always have been, difficult. Imagine how much more difficult they would be if you had to fight every one of your lover’s exes to the death.

Though Saskatoon’s electronic scene may not boast the incredible following it does in Europe or even in Montreal, dub step, soul, hip-hop duo Greenlaw will look to inject the city with a healthy dose of electronic rejuvenation when they travel to Saskatoon.