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The young and the winless

By Katie Hobday

If optimism and enthusiasm were the keys to winning field hockey games, the Dinos would be in the top seat in Canada West. Unfortunately, these statistics aren’t recorded, and the team has slipped into fourth place after a disappointing home tournament Sept. 30-Oct. 2. The Dinos lost 3-0 to the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds,… Continue reading The young and the winless

We built it, they’re coming, but are we ready?

By Katie Hobday

The Dinos field hockey team began their regular season Sept. 23-25, and are off to a decent start. With two losses and a tie at this first Canada West tournament at the University of Alberta, the Dinos are quickly identifying their strengths and weaknesses. “We ended up third out of four teams in Canada West,”… Continue reading We built it, they’re coming, but are we ready?

Young enough to be stoked on school…

By Katie Hobday

Dinos field hockey is back in action for another season with a team as green as the turf they play on. “We have a very young team,” laughed Assistant Coach Carolyn Fitzgerald. “Because of the lack of experience, we are focusing on team unity. We don’t want to depend too much on one player.”There are… Continue reading Young enough to be stoked on school…

West Nile debunked

By Katie Hobday

Following the recent announcement of a human case of West Nile virus in Alberta, the perils of this mosquito-borne virus are once again making headline news. Though the probability of becoming ill from West Nile infection is low, news reports suggest the public should be afraid–very afraid. With an abundance of mixed messages and sensationalized… Continue reading West Nile debunked

Plans for BSD 2005

By Katie Hobday

It’s that time of year again–that special day between end of semester deadlines and unbearable exam stress. It’s time for Bermuda Shorts Day, an entire day devoted to drinking, debauchery, and getting leied. This year promises to be bigger and better, claims Student’s Union Vice President Events Alex Vyskocil. There will be no shortage of… Continue reading Plans for BSD 2005

Dinos field hockey loses four they can’t afford

By Katie Hobday

When it comes time to reflect on five years of playing a varsity sport, it can be difficult to put the experience into words. “There are so many memories… it’s tough to put it in a sentence,” said Vanessa Kwan, who along with teammates Clare Linton, Liz Allan and Amy Sanderson, is nearing the end… Continue reading Dinos field hockey loses four they can’t afford

Students seek help in battle against breast cancer

By Katie Hobday

Two University of Calgary students are volunteering their time to help fight breast cancer. Gilbert Bong and Doreen Ng are trying to raise awareness and recruit volunteers on campus for The Weekend to End Breast Cancer, a 60 kilometre walk supporting breast cancer research. The walk has taken place in several Canadian cities, including Montreal,… Continue reading Students seek help in battle against breast cancer

Prepare to be Puzzled

By Katie Hobday

If you like puzzles and cool prizes, then Puzzled is for you. Put on by the Computer Science Graduate Society, Puzzled is a one-day event on Sat., Mar. 19 that challenges teams to solve different types of puzzles to win some sweet prizes. “The event is inspired by Microsoft’s Intern Puzzle Day, along with reality… Continue reading Prepare to be Puzzled