To wrap up the men’s volleyball season, the Dinos once again returned to the unfortunately named “City of Champions” for what would prove to be a surprising, then predictable, but overall exciting weekend of volleyball.When I first arrived in Edmonton, there was a general sense of disdain for the Dinos among fans and teams alike,… Continue reading Zhukov must have eaten two sticks of butter…
Month: March 2003
Lots of talk, little difference
By Вen Li
An attentive audience of students and curious onlookers listened to a panel discuss the merits of differential tuition on Mon., Mar. 3. Speakers at the noon-hour forum, hosted by the Students’ Union as a part of their 2003 tuition fight, adamantly opposed the university’s plans to charge students of some faculties more than others.“A university… Continue reading Lots of talk, little difference
Another blown chance at Laval
Like a walk-off between Derek Zoolander and Hansel, last weekend’s women’s volleyball nationals was filled with nothing but upsets.In the quarter finals, the University of Laval (2) was upset by the University of Winnipeg (7) eliminating any chance at a national title on home court. On the other side of the ladder Sherbrooke (5) upset… Continue reading Another blown chance at Laval
Continuing Education escapes extinction
By Вen Li
The Faculty of Continuing Education avoided dissolution on Thu., Feb. 27.General Faculties Council narrowly defeated a proposal to consolidate delivery of several programs including those currently provided by the Faculty of Continuing Education, Learning Commons and French Centre; as well as professional development programs, spring and summer sessions, and Weekend University.“The role of continuing education… Continue reading Continuing Education escapes extinction
Busking into the Rozsa Centre
Busking for Smiles veterans Jamie Cullen and Cameron May have spent many an afternoon over a pint or two at the Den. The only difference this time out was that I brought my tape recorder. You see, this afternoon’s chat marked quite the occasion. Almost four years after May and friend Steven Bleile thought it… Continue reading Busking into the Rozsa Centre
Brent Tyler, Better Way
This first solo disc from Brent Tyler offers ten songs that tell stories of heartbreak, the battle that love becomes, and one escapist cry for recognition. His guitar style is reminiscent of early Dave Matthews, though the musicians accompanying him on this disc provide a much different overall sound. Tyler’s technical proficiency on the guitar shines through… Continue reading Brent Tyler, Better Way
Geoff Berner’s accordion anarchy
Is the accordion the instrument of anarchy?Those who saw Geoff Berner’s show in support of Kris Demeanor last Friday might think so.Touring in the wake of his latest album We Shall Not Flag or Fail, We Shall Go On to the End, Berner performed two sets of politically charged, bawdy, surprisingly emotional songs that, according… Continue reading Geoff Berner’s accordion anarchy
Making it in the big leagues
By Russ Dyck
Brent Tyler is a big guy twice over in the local music scene. He is well known amongst the local pub regulars, and if the Friendly Giant ever had a kid, it would most likely be Brent Tyler. Being such a big guy helped him in the past, playing basketball for our own Dinos men’s… Continue reading Making it in the big leagues
24/7 Tuition Info: Online and in Person
Do you know how much the University is planning to increase your tuition for the 2003/2004 school year? Do you know if you are in a faculty that has been targeted for differential tuition? Whether you know the answer to that question or not, you should take a few minutes out of your day to… Continue reading 24/7 Tuition Info: Online and in Person