By Ryan Laverty
The Jack will be abuzz with activity this weekend as the University of Calgary hosts the 11th Annual Husky Dino Cup Volleyball Tournament. Always a showcase of unreal talent and competitiveness, this year’s edition may be one of the hottest fields in the tourney’s history. Here is a quick rundown of each team, and what… Continue reading Dinos set to defend their Cup
By Еvan Osentоn
Last Friday night, while most University of Calgary students were somewhere on 1st Street, boozily thrusting and contorting their bodies in failed attempts to procreate, the Dinos men’s hockey team were busy scoring at will on the University of British Columbia Thunder-birds. The Dinos’ home opener weekend saw them host the ‘Birds, a hapless program… Continue reading Hockeysaurs roast T-Birds at home
By Ryan Laverty
"The Dinos were in uniform." That was the best way Football Head Coach Tony Fasano could describe last Saturday’s matchup with the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. And while in no way was it a rout, Calgary played well enough to take the game 18-13. "We got big time plays from big time players when… Continue reading Dinos not out of the woods yet
It’s difficult to say what was more frustrating, watching the FOX network trying to cover baseball last weekend or watching the Dinos women’s soccer squad trying to score a goal. Much to the chagrin of their fans, the maligned Calgary attack looked more confused than Forrest Gump at a spelling bee. The Dinos managed only… Continue reading Wanted: someone who can score
By Ryan Laverty
The Dinos put up a valiant effort in their last Canada West field hockey tournament of the year this past weekend in Victoria. While defeatist attitudes were checked at the gate when the team boarded the plane to British Columbia, there had to be a sense of uncertainty hanging over the heads of the squad.… Continue reading Field hockey grinds to a halt
Not unlike a wounded beast, the University of Calgary men’s soccer-saurs are an angry lot. After and 0-3 start, the boys’ six consecutive victories have them thirsting for blood, riding a high and daring teams to take them on. “We’re making a statement, we’re here to play,” said Dinos midfielder, Canada West player of the… Continue reading Soccersaurs’ reign of terror continues
CJSW money madness winds down With the end of the CJSW funding drive in sight, station staff and volunteers have resorted to unorthodox tactics to ensure they meet their goal. "As of noon on Wednesday the 24th, CJSW just got over the $80,000 mark, so we’re on somewhat of a pace to meet last year’s… Continue reading Short and sweet news briefs
By Joel McNally
They were no Lone Gunmen, but three distinguished speakers had a lot to say about issues of privacy in our high-tech world. "Private lives, Public knowledge" was an all-day event that took place at the Engineered Air Theatre in the Centre for the Performing Arts on Fri., Oct. 23. Hosted and recorded by CBC Radio… Continue reading …the de-evolution of society?
By Wendy Maloff
Slide rules, knotted strings, Altairs, Osbornes and the Abacus. Although it may seem a random sampling of objects, these items share common ground. They are all considered computing devices and will be on display at The Nickle Arts Museum. Located on the University of Calgary campus, the museum is presenting the exhibition Of Mice and… Continue reading The evolution of technology…
It’s time to clean up the University of Calgary and the Environmental Management Committee knows just how to do it. The committee and the Clean Calgary Association are hosting the U of C’s first Reuse Roundup on Oct. 31-Nov. 1. The event will provide much needed supplies to charity groups in the university community and… Continue reading Don’t throw it all away