By Josh O’Brien
Under the leadership of head coach Mike Blondal, the Dinos swim team has developed into a dominant force in Canadian Interuniversity Sport, with the women’s squad finishing second in last year’s CIS championships, while the men finished third. While the Dinos didn’t manage to take home a CIS championship banner last year, they stacked up… Continue reading Swimmers ready for new season
By Curtis Wolff
Eleven members of the Dinos football team were recognized for their outstanding play this season by being named to the Canada West all-star team on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Among the players receiving accolades were quarterback Andrew Buckley, receiver Chris Dobko, kicker Johnny Mark and record-setting running back Mercer Timmis. Centre Sean McEwen and guard Suhk… Continue reading Football Dino-stars
By Curtis Wolff
Members of the Dinos cross country team are heading to London, Ontario for the Canadian Interuniversity Sport championships on Saturday, Nov. 9, where they will race against teams from across the country to compete for the Canada West and CIS titles. The team will send seven men and seven women athletes to compete in London.… Continue reading Cross country team treks to London for CIS meet
By Curtis Wolff
It was by far the Dinos’s toughest test of the season. Battling both the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds and the wintry elements, the Dinos overcame an early 17–0 deficit to defeat the Thunderbirds 42–32 on Saturday, Nov. 2 and advance to the Hardy Cup finals for the sixth consecutive year. Despite falling behind early,… Continue reading Dinos rebound in first playoff game
By Ashton Chugh
Running is a great form of aerobic exercise that targets multiple body systems and improves one’s overall health and well-being. Ashley Fox, co-ordinator of the Be Fit for Life Centre and the facilitator of the marathon program at the University of Calgary, gave us the low-down on the essentials of running. Taking up running can… Continue reading Pounding the pavement for better health
A recent study conducted by the University of Calgary’s sociology department has brought to light a shocking secret about Calgarians: we actually like our city’s unpredictable and miserable winter weather. This finding flies in the face of years and years of resident testimonials professing a love for warm, mild weather. Desiring to appear normal and… Continue reading New study reveals Calgarians love bad weather
By Riley Hill
Alberta Liberal leader Raj Sherman released documents during question period on Nov.4 showing that Alberta Deputy Premier and Minister of Advanced Education Thomas Lukaszuk spent over $10,000 of taxpayers’ money on new furniture for his office this April. The new furniture charged to the Government of Alberta included a $4,500 conference table, a $1,500 computer… Continue reading Deputy Premier spends big on furniture amidst budget cuts
By Riley Hill
The faculty of education has been renamed the Werklund School of Education after a $25 million donation from David Werklund, the chairman of energy services company Tervita. The $25 million constitutes the largest private donation ever given to a faculty of education in Canada. The massive private donation was announced in the MacHall south courtyard… Continue reading Faculty of Education changes name after $25 million private donation
By Jan Ong