Women’s B-Ball: B-beatin’ on the east coast

By Jon Roe

The Dinos women’s basketball team kept up their successful pre-season, coming away with a tournament win over weaker eastern Canadian Interuniversity Sport opponents. The tournament was held at Carleton University from Oct. 20-22 and the Dinos won all three games. Friday saw the lady b-ballasaurs obliterate the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees 74-38, Saturday they ruined… Continue reading Women’s B-Ball: B-beatin’ on the east coast

Men’s B-ball: A Battle for the Border

By Jon Roe

The men’s basketball season is nearly underway, but before it kicks out in full swing, a score needs to be settled. In the first ever Battle of the Border Oct. 27-29, the Dinos will be hosting a cross-border tilt featuring Alberta universities on one side and Montana-based Division I National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics schools… Continue reading Men’s B-ball: A Battle for the Border

Football: Victory, at last

By Brad Day

The University of Calgary Dinos football team won their first game of the year in dramatic fashion, with freshman quarterback Dalin Tollestrup setting a school-record for a blazing 105-yard pass with under a minute to go. The game was a thrilling 30-27 come-from-behind-victory over the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds at McMahon Stadium Sun., Oct.… Continue reading Football: Victory, at last

Carnal Knowledge: Time to check out new avenues

By Gauntlet Sexpert

Over the last few weeks, the most common questions I have received are always regarding anal sex. It’s unfortunate that there is not more literature on the subject as anal is at least one of the more “talked about” sexual acts. Even the shop where I worked could only find one decent book on the… Continue reading Carnal Knowledge: Time to check out new avenues

Letter: Appalled by anti-abortionists

By Robert Collins

Westboro Baptist Church in Kansas has a peculiar notion of war and tragedy. They believe God is upset with the U.S. for its tolerance toward homosexuality and that’s why American soldiers are coming home from the Middle East in coffins. In protest of America’s errant ways, members of the church picket the funerals of fallen… Continue reading Letter: Appalled by anti-abortionists

Editorial: Computer folly

By Ændrew Rininsland

There’s a common saying amongst those people who deal with information security: “The only truly secure computer is one that’s turned off, unplugged from all networks, encased in concrete six feet below the ground in an unknown location, guarded 24/7 by elite mercenaries who shoot first and ask questions later, and even then, I wouldn’t… Continue reading Editorial: Computer folly

Drop out rates revealed

By Amanda Hu

Just over 23 per cent of University of Calgary undergraduate students drop out or are required to withdraw in the 10-year period after beginning their degree, according to a study from the U of C Office of Institutional Analysis. The OIA introduced these new statistics in addition to time to graduation rates for each faculty… Continue reading Drop out rates revealed

Bra helps heart surgery patients recover

By Andrew Kuzma

A specialized compression bra developed by a team of University of Calgary researchers will help women recover from heart surgery. Wearing the supportive undergarment immediately after heart surgery significantly reduces women’s breast pain, according to a national clinical trial led by Dr. Kathryn King, a U of C professor and heritage population health investigator. “Women… Continue reading Bra helps heart surgery patients recover

U of C student contracts meningitis, low risk to students, says Health Region

By Emily Senger

A campus community advisory was sent to all University of Calgary staff and students last week, informing them of an isolated case of potentially fatal bacterial meningitis in a student. Bacterial meningitis causes swelling of the tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord and can be fatal if left untreated. It is spread through contact… Continue reading U of C student contracts meningitis, low risk to students, says Health Region