Home ice advantage had no real significance for the University of Calgary men’s hockey team this year. Thus far, all their games except for their home opener against the University of Alberta saw them playing on the road. Therefore, it was time to test out what sort of edge they could have on opposing teams… Continue reading There’s no place like home
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Men split in Saskatchewan
Last weekend once again saw the University of Calgary men’s hockey squad head out to the vastness of the Saskatchewan landscape–a return to the site of their previous year’s national defeats in order to square off against long-time rivals, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. The venue: Rutherford Arena, Saskatoon. The thought inside the head of… Continue reading Men split in Saskatchewan
Dinos trash UBC
The University of Calgary men’s hockey team began their second week of play last weekend with a road trip to the Saskatchewan prairies in order to face the University of Regina. The visiting Dinos went into last weekend’s games with only one thing in mind: to win. "We definitely felt like we should win two… Continue reading Dinos trash UBC
Hockey Dinos host national champs
While last year saw the University of Calgary’s men’s hockey team capture a birth in the National Championship, this year’s squad has higher expectations, and wants to not only get there, but to win. "There are no backdoors for us this year; we have to make it on our own" said team captain Judd Casper.… Continue reading Hockey Dinos host national champs
No victory for home team at the Victory Cup
Most Canadians consider hockey to be this country’s national pastime. However, for the athletes that played on one of the 10 lacrosse teams at last weekend’s National Victory Cup, it’s a different story. While lacrosse has yet to be accepted as widely across Canada, there are many people involved with our nation’s oldest sport, among… Continue reading No victory for home team at the Victory Cup
Edwin heats up Frosh Week
The fall semester has now begun–thus begins the lineup of concerts coming to the MacEwan Hall Ballroom. What better way to start the season than with Toronto-based singer Edwin? With all doubts cast aside about his ability to produce quality rock and roll, Edwin has established himself as one of the premiere faces in Canadian… Continue reading Edwin heats up Frosh Week
The Watchmen continue to impress
Lining the MacHall Ballroom Wall of Fame is a picture of the Watchmen, who last Saturday returned to the familiar venue to prove their status as a favourite Calgary band still exists. A mostly college-aged crowd was once again treated to this Winnipeg-based rock band’s extraordinary musical talents and artistic lyrical expressions. In classic Watchmen… Continue reading The Watchmen continue to impress
Bright future for track and field
The future of track and field at this university looks very bright. Instead of dwelling negatively on the team results after the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union championships in Montreal last weekend, coach Les Gramantik and his determined followers can now look to the future with a positive outlook. McGill University was the site for some… Continue reading Bright future for track and field
Modern Romeo and Juliet
In the tradition of Valentines Day, the local Pumphouse Theatre sought to extend our romantic notions for a longer period this year with a modern version of William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. We are, once again, introduced to the two most famous characters in romantic poetry and the story of their forbidden love.… Continue reading Modern Romeo and Juliet
Distance, hurdles strengths of track Dinos
Despite the snowy conditions of late, the University of Calgary’s track and field team is preparing for their upcoming season. Winter training sessions and some pre-season provincial meets have been the focus for the team thus far, but with the annual Canada West tournament only two weeks away, they are looking to put forth another… Continue reading Distance, hurdles strengths of track Dinos