By Kyle Siler
Little in the world of sports is as compelling and unique as major upsets during March Madness. Most of the Þeld of 65 is comprised of automatic bids given to every athletic conference champion regardless of talent pool, from the Atlantic Coast juggernaut to the lowly Southland. Universities a fraction of the size of the… Continue reading A little more March Madness
If I could, I’d find a ripe vein and mainline a hearty dose of March Madness every day. Imagine the chaotic onset, building towards the gut-wrenching, blissful climax before slouching back in your chair and letting the whole experience wash over you like a wave of sweet salvation. Whether it’s Jordan at the buzzer with… Continue reading March madness insane
Leighann Doan It’s one thing to be a legend at your school, and another to be a legend among your contemporaries. Leighann Doan is one of the greatest of all time. Twice named CIAU Player of the Year ( ’00 and ’01) she is a pillar of leadership. She is not only a dominant force… Continue reading Female athletes of the year
The Dinos gave us a lot to write about this season. We get to pick athletes of the year too–just cause we feel like it. We deserve it. We’ve worked hard too. – Gauntlet Sports Staff Dean Fisher This year, the Dinos football team enjoyed its best season since 1995’s Vanier Cup victory. And while… Continue reading Male athletes of the year
By Ryan Laverty
What happened on the way to Sherbrooke? Was there something in the water or was it something they ate? Whatever it was, the Dinos track and field team that arrived at the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union Championships in Sherbrooke was not the same as the one in Winnipeg two weeks ago. At the Canada West… Continue reading Pain and glory in la belle province
By Scott Lepp
It’s March, and as any basketball fan knows, that means that it’s time for March Madness. No, not NCAA, we’re talking about the Canadian Interuniversity Athletics Union. Yep, our very own University of Calgary women earned a spot to participate in Nationals for the second straight year. The Dinos represented the Canada West Conference as… Continue reading Doan and the dinos get bronzed
By Rhia Perkins
A University of Calgary Law student is considering legal action against an LSAT preparation company she claims failed to pay her. Erika Ringseis claims the International Test Pre-paration Centre, which provides preparation for LSAT’s, GRE’s and other standardized exams, did not pay her for teaching and private tutoring, citing a breach of contract. ITPC General… Continue reading Frustrated law student fights test centre
By Natalie Sit
While the Winter semmester winds down, construction still motors along. University of Calgary Director of Campus Planning Barry Kowalsky says the Information Communications Technology Building is on target and will be ready for classes in the fall. As for the not-yet-started Calgary Centre for Innovation Technology, Kowalsky is fully confident the $18 million project is… Continue reading Construction saga update
The third instalment in the Students’ Union election forum series was underattended, harmonious and the best value for money of any forum all week. SU Vice-president Events Alix d’Archangelo took the stage at Speaker’s Corner to put two VP and three commissioner candidates through their paces. The questions addressed key issues and included an element… Continue reading Short, sweet and to the point: Events forum
By Rafael Ford
Operations and Finance Vice-presidential and Commission candidates pleaded their cases at the Op-Fi candidates’ forum last week. Vice-president hopefuls Jordan Bonner, Natasha Dhillon and Travis Fast and aspiring commissioners Les Champ, Mark Counsell, Jana Hanova, Matt Stambaugh and Robbie White were quizzed by outgoing VP Op-Fi Matt Lauzon, who asked the candidates how they plan… Continue reading Debate alive and well at Op-Fi forum