Pubic lice, commonly known as crabs, were declared an endangered species last week. A 2003 study from the Australian Kirby Institute showed pubic lice as the most common sexually transmitted infection in Australia. Now, a mere 10 years later, the Kirby Institute has noted a dramatic decrease in the number of pubic lice infections. “This… Continue reading Pubic lice declared an endangered species
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Raised expectations for men’s hockey
With NHL labour talks slowly grinding towards another prolonged lockout, it doesn’t appear as though there will be much professional hockey to look forward to this fall. However, the Canadian Interuniversity Sport season is upon us and the Dinos men’s hockey team is ready to make some noise in the Canada West conference. Last year’s… Continue reading Raised expectations for men’s hockey
Calgarians are funny
Are you a fan of stand-up comedy? If you’re looking for a chance to get out and enjoy an amazing collection of world-class comedians, then look no further. YYComedy Festival will be hitting the streets of Calgary from September 24–30, and will be showcasing some of Canada’s best comedians. One of the things that is unique about… Continue reading Calgarians are funny
Dinos drive for five at McMahon
By Taylor McKee
Often, the concept of a winning culture is discussed when a team wins consistently. The axiom ‘winning begets winning’ speaks to this notion. It is difficult to precisely ascertain what a winning culture is, but when Blake Nill left St. Mary’s University in Halifax returning to the University of Calgary to become the head coach… Continue reading Dinos drive for five at McMahon
Hockey talent below the surface
An NHL scout’s traditional toolkit includes a reliable car, a good pen and a tolerance for countless hours on rough roads and in seedy hotel rooms. They are anonymous to the public when they succeed and often have to find a new employer when they fail. The job is a classic love-of-the-game cliche, perhaps romantic… Continue reading Hockey talent below the surface
The Flames get ready to ignite
By Taylor McKee
The collected memory of the 2010-11 Calgary Flames season underwent a major change starting Dec. 23, with Alex Tanguay’s third-period blocker-side shelf job and subsequent shootout winner. The game itself was a mere two points. However, throughout the summer Flames fans clung to this memory as a stubborn insistence of a team that defied odds… Continue reading The Flames get ready to ignite
Dinos come up short for hockey pre-season
The University of Calgary Dinos men’s hockey team opened the pre-season in Edmonton last weekend against northern provincial rivals the University of Alberta Golden Bears in a two-game series. The Golden Bears handed the Dinos a 6-2 loss in the first game on Friday. Dino forward Brock Nixon said that, despite the score, it was… Continue reading Dinos come up short for hockey pre-season
Young Ones put on their big boy pants for Sled Island, round two
By Laura Wan
Although they get their name from the title of an underground British sitcom, the sound of Young Ones is far from scripted. A group of four friends with diverse musical backgrounds, this Calgary band melds their varying tastes to create a sound that’s as harmonic and mellow as it is punk-rock.In recent months, the indie… Continue reading Young Ones put on their big boy pants for Sled Island, round two
Dinos scoreless in Saskatchewan
By Brad Halasz
With pressure to win the highest it has been in recent memory, the University of Calgary Dinos football team collapsed during their first game of the season, walking away wounded from a 25-0 romp against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon on Aug. 29. “It was very disappointing, there’s a lot… Continue reading Dinos scoreless in Saskatchewan
B-ballin’ with the Bekkerings
The Bekkering family has been a staple of the University of Calgary’s basketball program for years. The revered Taber, Alberta basketball dynasty produced Anna and Cory Bekkering who both started on the Dinos women’s team earlier this decade, with Cory winning the Tracy Macleod Award in 2004-05 in honour of her determination and perseverance after… Continue reading B-ballin’ with the Bekkerings