We’re #9, which is better than not being ranked at all to those of you snickering. After a 5-4 win coupled with a 7-0 romp the following night, the Dinos vaulted to ninth spot in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport top ten rankings, and moved into sole possession of second place in Canada West’s Mountain Division. Led… Continue reading Hockeysaurs dole out beatings like candy
Month: January 2004
Volleysaurs pushed to extinction
“Dino Extinction Tour.” It’s a popular shirt for $20 in the University of Alberta gym. The simple white tee sports a fossilized Rex and the dates the Dinos men’s volleyball team meet the University of Alberta Golden Bears this season. Hurtful enough to make a Dinos fan angry. True enough to make him cry. Jan.… Continue reading Volleysaurs pushed to extinction
Loncan’s scoring frenzy
Already in his fourth year, hockeysaur Adam Loncan has dutifully filled the role of a strong two-way forward who occasionally found the back of the net. After his offensive eruption against the University of Regina Cougars, however, he may be expected to replace the torched twine. Loncan, a native of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, notched seven… Continue reading Loncan’s scoring frenzy
Women volleysaurs still on top after dust settles
Contenders it is. With some doubting the strength of this year’s Dinos women’s volleyball squad, a statement was made Sat., Jan. 17 in Edmonton. Facing their arch-rivals, the #2 ranked University of Alberta Pandas, the top-ranked Dinos had a score to settle after being swept 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-18) Fri., Jan. 16. And they did… Continue reading Women volleysaurs still on top after dust settles
Rough stuff and women’s hockey
By Russ Dyck
The Dinos women’s hockey team faced the two teams tied atop the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference, but they weren’t slaughtered. Losing 1-0 to the Mount Royal College Cougars Fri., Jan. 16 and 6-4 to the Grant MacEwan College Griffins Sat., Jan. 17 shows the lady hockeysaurs have what it takes to battle it out for… Continue reading Rough stuff and women’s hockey
West Coast wet with tears
Character and effort earned the Dinos two victories Jan. 16-17, one over the University of Victoria Vikes and the other over the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. The Dinos won both their weekend games through hard work and determination, following two disappointing losses in Saskatchewan one week ago. Friday’s match against UVic was highlighted by… Continue reading West Coast wet with tears
Returning to Rez changing
By Chris Tait
Council Chambers were packed with anxious students at the Residence Students’ Association’s bi-weekly meeting Wed., Jan. 21. The turnout was larger than usual due to the anticipated major changes for students returning to residence next year. The new Residence Director Jim Dunsdon created the new program; he spearheaded a similar program at the University of… Continue reading Returning to Rez changing
Aware of academics
Do you ever find yourself in class daydreaming about all the magnificent resources the University of Calgary has to offer? No? Perhaps you simply aren’t aware of the various services that exist on campus. This is where Academic Festivus comes into play. Previously known as Academic Awareness Week, the event brings assorted clubs and academic… Continue reading Aware of academics
Ironing out the wrinkles in COMS 363
By Emily Senger
Imagine a new class that uses all new instructional materials and never-before tested technology. The course description uses phrases like “blended learning” and “inquiry-based.” It has inexperienced TAs as the primary instructors and the lecture material seems unrelated to the information presented in labs and tutorials. In addition, the megalecture format crams 600 students from… Continue reading Ironing out the wrinkles in COMS 363
Steve-O + New Year’s = crazy
New Year’s Eve brought 1,800 people to campus for Steve-O of Jackass fame, keeping Campus Security, along with Students’ Union event staff and Calgary police officers, on their toes throughout the night. Campus Security Manager Lanny Fritz described it as an "active night." Early in the event a fire alarm sounded, requiring the evacuation of… Continue reading Steve-O + New Year’s = crazy