Month: April 2000

By Kris Kotarski

There is much promise in the future for wrestling standout Andy Hutchinson. He is graduating this year with a kinesiology degree , and he has a shot at going to Sydney this summer to represent Canada in Greco-Roman wrestling. But when Andy looks back, he should be proud of what he has accomplished so far.… Continue reading Andy Hutchinson

By Kevin Rothbauer

Whether or not you’ve seen a women’s volleyball game this season, if you’ve walked through the Kinesiology building, you probably know Janet Bang. You may not know her by name, but her smiling visage adorns the information pillar in the Kinesiology courtyard. (Basketball’s Chris Harris is on the other side.) At last Thursday’s Night of… Continue reading Janet Bang

By Еvan Osentоn

In the late 1980’s, Nirvana played Calgary’s Westward Club to a handful of fans and curious onlookers. Years later, thousands of goggle-eyed Calgarian youth would claim to have been there. In much the same way, thousands of U of C students might boast one day of having attended the U of C with Kelly Bechard.… Continue reading Bechard wins gold for Canada

By Collin Gallant

When Eric Schneider left the University of Calgary Dinos unannounced in December, speculation abounded about what was happening with the former Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union rookie of the year. With his recent jump to the International Hockey League’s Kansas City Blades, it is apparent that Schneider was busy applying the booster rockets to his career.… Continue reading The improbable and fantastic journey of Drayton Valley’s Eric Schneider

By Kris Kotarski

Jeff Lewis has always had success at football. He is a three time Calgary high school city champion as a member of the St. Francis Browns, and in his grade 12 year, he played in the Alberta Senior Bowl capturing MVP honours. He was a key member of the national champion under-19 Alberta Team and… Continue reading Jeff Lewis

By Kevin Rothbauer

The Canadian Hockey League has traditionally been a goldmine of talent for Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union teams, but some proposed changes to NCAA eligibility rules could hurt the CIAU’s recruiting process. Currently, the NCAA won’t permit anyone with professional sports experience to play in their leagues. The Canadian Hockey League–the umbrella organization that includes the… Continue reading NCAA poised to steal WHL prospects

By Kevin Rothbauer

Although Terry White spent the most time at the podium, last Thursday night belonged to the Dinos athletes. It was, after all, the Night of the Dino. In a quicker ceremony than previous years, the University of Calgary Athletic Department handed out its annual hardware, cumulating with the Dr. Dennis Kadatz Athlete of the Year… Continue reading Night of the Dino

By Bonnie Leung

Expansion negotiations and redevelopment of the University of Calgary MacEwan Students Centre will continue during the summer months.According to Students’ Union Vice-president Finance and Operations Amanda Affonso, students can expect to see a new staircase as well as new kiosks in the food court.“The staircase will open April 15,” she said. “The new food kiosks… Continue reading Expansion update

By Mary Chan

Starting in May, the Canadian Alliance of Students’ Association will sing a new key as Mark Kissel takes over as the federal lobby group’s new national director. Kissel, who has a Music Education degree from the University of Western Ontario, begins his term May 1. Kissel was elected by CASA’s member students’ unions, and won… Continue reading CASA elects new director: Mark Kissel

By Adrienne Beattie

Y ou may wonder who will be safeguarding our campus next year. On Wed., April 5, Amie Wright was chosen out of nine candidates to be Safewalk Coordinator for the 2000/01 term. Decision-makers included Campus Security Manager Lanny Fritz, Students’ Union Vice-president Events Jared Lorenz and current safewalk Coordinator Lisha Hassanali. "We were most impressed… Continue reading Walk this (safe) way