The University of Calgary outdoor centre hosted a bouldering tournament on Nov. 19 called “Old Man Pete’s Bouldering Competition,” named after a living bouldering legend. Climber Corey Im [shown] placed fifth in the men’s expert category. Congratulations to former photo editor Sydney Stokoe, who placed first in the women’s intermediate category.

By Justin Azevedo

For the second week in a row, the University of Calgary Dinos football team took part in a blowout. Unfortunately for the boys in red, this time they were on the losing end. Coming off an impressive Hardy Cup victory over the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, the Dinos prepared all week — and really,… Continue reading Football squad outed by Laval, again

By Justin Seward

The University of Calgary Dinos football squad had a phenomenal year, with a near perfect season and their fourth-straight Hardy Cup. They faced off in the Mitchell Bowl against the Laval Rouge et Or, who ended the Dinos’s season in a heartbreaking loss on Friday. Despite the loss against Laval, the team had a powerful… Continue reading Hurl awarded Canada West defensive player of the year

By Taylor McKee

There seem to be common words that remain relevant regardless of the sport — consistency is one. After a two-game series over the weekend with the University of Brandon Bobcats, the University of Calgary Dinos men’s volleyball squad are faced with the humbling task of regrouping as a .500 squad before heading out on a… Continue reading Dinos look to volley season

By Emily Macphail

On Dec. 1, 2011, roughly 300 people will sit down to a meal in the Health Sciences building. Of these 300, 37 will be enjoying a generous steak dinner with multiple side dishes. The remaining 263 will have in front of them a modest portion of a vegetarian meal, similar to that which sustains around… Continue reading Medicine students raise awareness about poverty

U of C president Elizabeth Cannon looks on as the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, former Governor General of Canada and human rights activist, stopped by the university of Calgary to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Nov.1. Jean was the 27th Governor General and Commander in Chief of Canada from 2005 to 2010.… Continue reading Michaëlle Jean receives honorary degree

By Kaleem Khan

Autism is a developmental disorder that on average, 1 in 100 people have. Males are four times as likely to be affected. Symptoms of Autism include language issues, a lack of social skills and the inability to maintain eye contact. With rates increasing every year,  the University of Calgary’s Child Development Centre and the newly… Continue reading New autism centre built on campus

By Mercy Lamola

Undergraduates at the University of Calgary have been given a unique opportunity to showcase their hard work and research at the sixth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. On Nov. 24, 130 students from many different faculties presented a wide range of research topics. According to Students’ Union vice-president academic Ola Mohajer, this interdisciplinary event brings students… Continue reading Undergraduate Research Symposium

By Kaye Coholan

If Keith Pridgen has to work every day for the rest of his life to fight the University of Calgary, he will. He said these words in an interview last week after hearing the university argue before the Alberta Court of Appeal on Nov. 9 that the institution should not be bound by the Canadian… Continue reading Students continue freedom of speech fight against U of C