Wouldn’t it be cool if the University of Calgary had its very own soccer fans? People would care, soccer would be renamed football and beer would be plentiful for all who gulp. Taryn Swiatek, Leanne Pelosi and Sarah Dunlop would become household names and Head Coach Robin Slot’s job would hang in the balance each… Continue reading Women’s Soccer
Month: September 2001
Men’s Soccer
Andy Gibbs is a formidable entity who, in spite of a large and intimidating presence, is collected and efficient in everything he does. Not surprisingly, the team he coaches is very much the same. "We’re competitive this year," he rumbles, watching the Dinos soccer men during a warmup game of keep-away. "The league is very… Continue reading Men’s Soccer
Down not out
Don’t be surprised if the Head Coach Dan Vanhooren has the Dinos playing a lot more small ball this season. That tends to happen when two of your key big men aren’t playing. While this year’s edition of the men’s basketball squad has an embarrassment of riches in the backcourt, the loss of would-be fifth-year… Continue reading Down not out
In the Dawg house
The Red Gym was abuzz recently following a thunderous, rim-bending dunk. Unfortunately Toronto Raptors forward Jerome "Junk Yard Dog" Williams won’t be donning a Dinos’ jersey this year, but his half-hour cameo at tryouts was nonetheless appreciated. Currently making the rounds of his newly adopted country to dole out pointers and introduce the world to… Continue reading In the Dawg house
Fearsome foursome to lead Dinos
By Ryan Laverty
After a long, intense camp, the University of Calgary football coaching staff have chosen the four players who have risen above their peers, and truly epitomize what it means to be a Dino. On Weds., Aug. 29, it was announced that quarterback Lincoln Blumell, fullback Jeff Almon, and linebackers Agustin Barrenechea and Patrick James (PJ)… Continue reading Fearsome foursome to lead Dinos
Not exactly warm apple pie
By Ryan Laverty
"We’re tired of fondling. It’s time to get it on." Those were the words from one Dino football player prior to last Friday night’s season opener at McMahon Stadium. But like Jim from the movie American Pie, the climax was premature, and the hometown team was defeated by its northern rivals from the University of… Continue reading Not exactly warm apple pie
Sour Return
Nothing ever changes at the University of Calgary. When it does, it changes at a snail’s pace, buried under the bureaucracy that only a university could create–and the U of C has it’s own special brand. Given that your campus student newspaper is chock-full of cynics and pessimists, we thought we’d write you a sour… Continue reading Sour Return
Small but important goings-on
New President in office On Sat., Sept. 1, Dr. Harvey Weingarten officially took office as the new President of the University of Calgary. Dr. Weingarten holds a PhD in psychology from Yale University and comes to U of C after 21 years at McMaster university, where he started his academic career as an assistant professor.… Continue reading Small but important goings-on
A softer side of Rex
The University of Calgary Dinos gave their friends at Street Esteem a $5,000 present following their first football game of the season on Fri., Aug. 31. The Dinos made the charitable donation at halftime, following a month-long funding drive. "The basis for Street Esteem is to get [lower income] people active," said Kelly Almer of… Continue reading A softer side of Rex
Campus leadfoots beware
This year, for the first time, speeders on campus will have good reason to consider their actions. Campus Security, in partnership with Parking Services, the Students’ Union and the Calgary Police Service, will launch an inaugural Traffic Awareness Program on campus this September. "A lot of people aren’t aware of the speed limits on campus,"… Continue reading Campus leadfoots beware