“It’s not about if it will happen. It’s about when,” said Cheetah Von Teese. Cheetah, with both arms covered in tattoos, is talking about injuries. And she means business. In a diner booth from the ’70s covered in pop stains at Lloyd’s Recreation, Melissa Kruskowski, who goes by Cheetah Von Teese, explained that four years… Continue reading Derby rolls full speed ahead
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Men’s hockey heartbreak
The University of Calgary men’s hockey team’s season ended in heartbreak on March 11. In a three-game series against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, the third and final game ended at 6:33 in the third overtime. With the U of C winning the first game 2-1 on Friday and the U of S winning the… Continue reading Men’s hockey heartbreak
So it all goes to shit
Well, we’re all fucked. Just when you thought it was safe to trust student journalism again, a new round of editors gets elected with the platform of screwing everything up as much as possible. Erin Shumlich will takeover from Eric Mathison as editor-in-chief at the beginning of May. Shumlich was last year’s sports editor, and… Continue reading So it all goes to shit
The battle for the women’s hockey CIS title: Calgary Dinos
The University of Calgary women’s hockey team has had a strong season. On Feb. 25, the Dinos hoisted the Canada West trophy for the first time in the school’s history. The Dinos ousted the U of A in the best-of-three Canada West final with two consecutive wins at home and are top contenders for the… Continue reading The battle for the women’s hockey CIS title: Calgary Dinos
Too much ‘gay’
The word ‘gay’ is primarily used as a noun or adjective to describe a homosexual person. The word was used as early as 1637, originally meaning carefree, happy and bright. By the end of the 20th century, the meaning of the word shifted in lieu of a cultural attitude in North America to become derisive.… Continue reading Too much ‘gay’
The synchro national meet heads west
In 2006, the foundation was placed for the synchronized swimming team at the University of Calgary. Initially starting with three girls interested in continuing a sport they loved, the club has grown to be one of the most competitive in Canada. From the moment of the team’s inception, the club’s founding president, Shannon Benson, has… Continue reading The synchro national meet heads west
From dress shoes to speed skates
The 2010 winter Olympics in Vancouver were inspiring for Kevin Jagger, who dropped his career to join the team of long-track speed skaters. After watching the Olympics, Jagger decided to take off his tie and strap on skates to begin what would be a long and sometimes bumpy journey. With the Olympics in Sochi, Russia… Continue reading From dress shoes to speed skates
Weighting of Alberta diploma exams reconsidered
Alberta high school students face tough academic standards that make entering university or receiving scholarships more difficult for graduates than in other provinces. The mandatory Alberta diploma exams, which count for 50 per cent of a student’s final grade, generally lower a student’s average by 3.5 percentage points, according to Alberta Education. Top officials with… Continue reading Weighting of Alberta diploma exams reconsidered
E-books available at U of C bookstore
Electronic books have become more readily available in recent years. Book lovers across Canada now have access to hundreds of thousands of books available through the internet. Google, the popular search giant, launched a new type of e-book in Canada on Nov. 1, a year after its initial launch in America, and will be in… Continue reading E-books available at U of C bookstore
Flirting online helps boost self-esteem
The popularity of the new social media site LikeALittle has skyrocketed after popping onto the University of Calgary scene last year. The site, which encourages users to “flirt anonymously with students on your campus,” has given students the means to procrastinate on essays, waste their Friday nights and avoid talking to peers in real life.… Continue reading Flirting online helps boost self-esteem