By Matt Oakes
Alright baseball fans, you asked for it, you got it. The long-awaited "subway series," which stations both New York teams in a bitter engagement for bragging rights for both sides of Harlem, has the potential to be one of the best World Series matchups of all time. Commencing on Saturday, sports fans are going to… Continue reading New York, New York
Students walking through Mac-Ewan Student Centre last week were treated to a rare sight. Approximately 15 members of the University of Calgary Rowing Club participated in the annual 24-Hour Ergathon in hopes of raising funds for their team. The rowers accepted the challenge put to them by their coach, Blair Carey, and kept two rowing… Continue reading What’s an Ergathon?
By Ryan Laverty
Thurs., Oct. 19 marks the opening of the 10th annual Husky Dino Cup, and like the nine before it, this promises to be another entertaining tournament. This year the Dinos welcome back the University of California at Los Angeles Bruins, as well as the University of the Pacific Tigers and our provincial rivals, the University… Continue reading Dinos don’t want predators touching their cup
By Еvan Osentоn
The University of Calgary women’s hockey team suffered two of the worst defeats in their young history last weekend, losing 11-1 to the University of Alberta Pandas on Oct. 13 in their season opener and 8-1 the subsequent evening. Led by second-year forward Stacy Sorensen, who scored both Calgary goals, the young Dinos put forth… Continue reading Hockeysaurs traumatized
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
Both University of Calgary soccer teams continued their successful season last weekend with an exciting trip to colourful Lethbridge. The Dinos went in hoping to kick ass and left town with big smiles on their faces. The men defeated the Pronghorns 3-0 in a stunning display of offensive brilliance and defensive toughness. The women were… Continue reading Soccer domination
By Sarah Stall
The University of Calgary Dinos defeated the Regina Rams 47-13 in front of 1,271 fans at McMahon Stadium on Friday. Quarterback Lincoln Blumell completed 18 of 29 passes while adding 50 yards on the ground, and runningback Dean Fisher chipped in 186 rushing yards and two touchdowns for the Dinos. This was the fifth straight… Continue reading Football Dinos eviscerate Rams
By Rob South
Controversy is swirling around the Alberta Auditor General’s annual report which was released last week. Opposition parties claim the report shows the government is unfit to manage the province, while the government believes the report demonstrates little more than the higher standard of accountability to which the province holds itself. The report contains 95 recommendations… Continue reading Auditor General questions province’s fiscal practices
CJSW may not get by this year without a little help from their friends. On Oct. 20 their annual funding drive will begin and this year’s funding drive is particularly important for the campus-based radio station. "It’s pretty serious, it’s rock’n’ roll being on the air or not," said program director and interim station manager… Continue reading CJSW sends out signal for support
By Вen Li
Bipolar disorder may be treatable with nutritional supplements, according to researchers at the University of Calgary. U of C Faculty of Medicine professors Bonnie Kaplan and Steve Simpson presented their team’s research at the Canadian Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting earlier this month. "It’s a broad spectrum nutritional supplement," said Kaplan. "It has 36 ingredients; most… Continue reading Supplements may help treat bipolar disorder