THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

  • By September 15, 2012

    As Barack Obama’s popularity has plummeted over the past four years, First Lady Michelle Obama has become one of the most influential figures in America. Her rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention on Sept. 4 revealed just how much powerful the first lady can be.

  • Sheepdogs showcase versatility with self-titled release

    By September 8, 2012

    Not too long ago a little-known group of retro rockers took North America by storm and became hometown heroes over night. Now, a year after the Rolling Stones contest that launched them to fame, the Sheepdogs are ready to prove themselves once again with their new self-titled album, released Sept. 4.

  • Tattoos have lost their taboo

    By November 26, 2011

    At the age of 17, Mike Thompson-Hill dropped out of high school and began a career in tattooing. 16 years later he says he has seen the industry relocate from the fringes of society to the mainstream.

    A couple decades ago, tattoos were still largely seen as the domain of sailors, bikers or prisoners. But from the hugely successful Miami Ink (and its spinoffs LA Ink, London Ink and NY Ink) to the recently released “Tattoo Barbie,” tattoos are now undeniably widespread.

  • Poverty Awareness Week kicks off with a Food Desert Walk

    By October 20, 2011

    More than half of Saskatoon’s residents live in a food desert, meaning they are not within walking distance of a supermarket and must travel out of neighbourhood for healthy groceries.

    On Oct. 15, a crowd of about 30 gathered in one of Saskatoon’s largest food deserts — the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood — to raise awareness of the issue. Many carried signs saying, “Access to healthy food is a human right.”

  • Jale’s bittersweet final show marks a new beginning

    By September 11, 2011

    Four years ago it was just two guys with an idea and a passion for music. Today Vive has influenced dozens of local bands and changed Saskatoon’s music scene. And while they’re closing the doors on Jale for now, there are bigger and better things to come down the road.

  • BRIEF: Touring author Christopher diCarlo to speak this Friday

    By August 23, 2011

    Author and lecturer Christopher diCarlo is a pain in the ass, and he wants you to be one too.