By Sarah Stall
In their last regular season game, the Calgary Dinos won away from home, beating the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in a muddy game that ended 33-13. "I think we played a very solid game on both sides of the field," said Head Coach Tony Fasano. "The defensive team is coming together and everybody did… Continue reading Return to the promised land
There is a certain challenge that comes with beginning a new season. For Dinos men’s and women’s volleyball, the challenge was greater than merely the pressure of performing for points in the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union–it was the challenge of playing away from the safety of their own gymnasium. "To win in this league, you… Continue reading Volleyball Dinos roll over Trinity Western
By Sarah Stall
In their home opener for the 2000/2001 season, the University of Calgary men’s basketball team fell to the Brandon University Bobcats 90-84 and 90-88. Both games were extremely close and the Dinos made a jubilant effort to show off their new team and new coach, Dan Vanhooren. However the Bobcats, last year’s Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic… Continue reading New season, new hope, new losses
By Jen Pearson
Basketball season has just begun for the University of Calgary Dinos, and the women have proven they are ready to play. After defeating Brandon University 107-60 and 83-49, the team’s experience is evident. "I really like what I’m seeing in our team this year," said Head Coach Shawnee Harle. "Any time you win your first… Continue reading All is right with the world again
It’s funny; at first glance, Daniel Igali doesn’t look very intimidating at all. Until one gets a closer look, his five-foot-eight frame doesn’t seem very imposing, certainly not the image most athletes of his calibre portray. Even his ears don’t surrender the fact that the man is a wrestler. At a closer distance, however, Igali’s… Continue reading Olympic champion Igali visits U of C
By James Keller
In the heart of Africa, the University of Hargeisa is part of a vast rebuilding effort after years of civil war. Located in Somaliland, a region in Northern Somalia, the school is in desperate need of new textbooks, according to Salan Ahmed, a coordinator for International Assistance Canada. The fifth annual Students’ Union Book Drive… Continue reading Convoy of pages to Africa
Students with an interest in Canada’s role on the international stage were given insight into the nature of foreign policy last Friday when President of the Canadian Institute for International Affairs Barbara McDougall lectured at the University of Calgary. The CIIA looks at a broad range of global issues and provides a forum for discussion… Continue reading Foreign policy 411
By Вen Li
Thefts are on the rise, according to Campus Security manager Lanny Fritz. There were 19 reports of theft in September resulting in over $34,000 in losses. "Traditionally, theft would be at one of its higher points [right now]," said Fritz. "Because we’ve got a campus full of people, most of our thefts are stolen backpacks… Continue reading Thieves and Gorby show up at U of C
Minister of Foreign Affairs John Manley spoke at the University of Calgary’s Rozsa Centre Tues., Oct. 31, outlining the direction in which he plans to export the Canadian economy. Manley traced his background as Minister of Industry and how he plans to continue to highlight economic and trade issues in foreign policy. "The most important… Continue reading "Canada is often forgotten"
By Rob South
From Nov. 2 until the new year, University of Calgary students won’t see Students’ Union officials in their offices. To allow for $200,000 in renovations to occur, the SU is temporarily moving their offices to the old club office area in MacEwan Hall, rooms 209 and 210. "Right now is the only opportunity to do… Continue reading SU moves out of their offices