The first place Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks enter the CIS national championship as favourites to capture the gold medal. After an impressive 25-0-1 regular season, the Hawks compiled a 6-1 playoff record in the Ontario University Athletics final. Sophomore sensation Laura Brooker is a constant threat, as the team’s sniper she never has trouble finding… Continue reading The battle for the women’s hockey CIS title: Wilfred Laurier Golden Hawks
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Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: Laurie Blakeman
By Amy Badry
Laurie Blakeman has been an MLA for Edmonton-Centre since 1997. She has a strong presence in the Alberta Liberal Party, serving as the official opposition house leader.When asked what she thinks is the number one issue facing young Albertans, Blakeman said “I think the two words that pick it up are opportunity and quality of… Continue reading Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: Laurie Blakeman
Laurier Golden Hawks cut varsity volleyball
There will be no more setting, bumping or spiking for the Golden Hawks. After an extensive review of the athletics and recreation program at Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont. the board decided to discontinue its men’s and women’s varsity volleyball programs due to lack of funding and in order to meet a rising demand… Continue reading Laurier Golden Hawks cut varsity volleyball
Dinos bounced from playoffs
By Ashton Chugh
The Dinos were swept 0–2 last weekend in the opening round of the playoffs against the University of Fraser Valley Cascades. Game one was a blowout, as the Cascades rolled over the Dinos 67–48. Guard Kristie Sheils led the way for the Dinos with 13 points and guard Tamara Jarrett chipped in with 10 points.… Continue reading Dinos bounced from playoffs
Buckley gets player of week nod
By Ashton Chugh
Dinos football quarterback Andrew Buckley was honoured with the Canadian Interuniversity Sport football player of the week award for the week ending Sept. 22, 2013. The Dinos stomped Manitoba 48–28 to remain the only undefeated team in Canada West 4–0. Buckley completed 24 of 36 of his passes, totaling 512 yards, along with three touchdowns… Continue reading Buckley gets player of week nod
Advice for aspiring poets
Derek Beaulieu is a Canadian poet who has published nine books of poetry. His most recent book Please, No More Poetry was published in February from Wilfred Laurier University Press’s Laurier Poetry Series. Beaulieu is the first poet under 40 to be published as part of the series and the first Albertan. An alumni of… Continue reading Advice for aspiring poets
Making stars out of students
Aspiring singers at the University of Calgary can be involved in the Idol experience at the sixth annual UC Idol, a showcase of student musical talent on Sept. 28. Debuting in 2007, the show was initially club-focused — each participant represented a club. It was initially called Club Idol. Around 90 people attended the… Continue reading Making stars out of students
Women’s hockey team takes home gold
By Taylor McKee
The mantra chosen by the 2011-12 Dinos women’s hockey team was “Go To It,” a phrase that evokes a no-nonsense style of play and a determined work ethic. Before their final matchup in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport finals, the Dinos head coach Danielle Goyette was proud of what her team had accomplished. “Did we cause… Continue reading Women’s hockey team takes home gold
High Performance Rodeo meshes local and global stage art
By Ian Gregg
Calgary may not be the most metropolitan city in the world– anyone who wants to take it down a couple notches can easily point out the phallic symbol we chose as our flagship building, or rebuke the idea that we stand out as a glittering prairie jewel. As of January 5-28, the city’s dissenters have… Continue reading High Performance Rodeo meshes local and global stage art
Motorcycle show rides through town
On January 6, the doors of the BMO Centre swung open to a crowd of motorcycling enthusiasts ready to enjoy everything the 2012 Calgary Motorcycle Show had to offer. Top industry manufacturers, including Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson and Kawasaki exhibited their new 2012 models. The latest motorcycles, ATVs, scooters and the newest gear and accessories… Continue reading Motorcycle show rides through town