If I were ever to set foot on the pseudo-grass in McMahon stadium I would likely be nude, drunk and fleeing security. But I’m an extraordinary human being. For the ladies of the Dinos women’s field hockey team, the field has played home to tryouts since their return from a U.S. tour Aug. 28. After… Continue reading Field Hockeysaurs take to the green meadows
Month: September 2004
Falling hard to Huskies
What can you say about the Dinos football game on Friday night? My mom always told me: if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. So I’ll try my best. On Fri., Sept. 3, the Dinos Football squad met the University of Saskatchewan Huskies–a team that is ranked fourth by Canadian Interuniversity… Continue reading Falling hard to Huskies
Coupe du Monde de Hockey 2004
By John Leung
With NHL labour strife looming, the World Cup of Hockey is an excellent distraction for fans that are sick and tired of the two sides whining and bitching. But who are the contenders and the pretenders for the crown of international ice hockey supremacy? Each side has their aces to build their case, but with… Continue reading Coupe du Monde de Hockey 2004
And now for some real sports
By Lee Bogle
At the dawn of yet another stressful academic session, those seeking balance oft turn to sports or drugs. Some of the best do both, but most mortals must choose one. But this is no longer high school; you actually have to be good to play now. Or do you? Instead of striving to be good,… Continue reading And now for some real sports
Sibling love
By Chris Tait
With its home brewery providing many original beers on tap, the Brew Brothers Taproom, attached to the restaurant of the same name, is the place to be for anyone even remotely interested in beer.Highly recommended comes the award-winning Prairie Steamer, with a seemingly unmatchable smoothness. Also recommended is the Black Pilsner, which adds a slightly… Continue reading Sibling love
Dreadful draught downs drunk dude
The reason can be as varied as the method, but, in the end, the goal is the same. Maybe your girlfriend just walked out of your life, but not without first loudly characterizing you in a decidedly unfavourable way in the middle of your third-year anniversary dinner. Just what is “self-aggrandizing prick” supposed to mean… Continue reading Dreadful draught downs drunk dude
Real drinking is no game
By Adam Goetz
Drinking games have become a beloved pastime for university students around the world. In the proper social setting, they can provide hours of fun and enjoyment with a certain level of accepted alcoholism. So, to help the freshmen and those who have led a sheltered university existence, here are the most popular and the most… Continue reading Real drinking is no game
It came from the back alley
By Jeff Kubik
They’re always loud, that’s a certainty. Certain too are the random flashing lights in scattered sections throughout the bar, shining on glistening skin covered in sweat and spilled alcohol. They’re built for dancing, drinking and sex and don’t make any pretensions about being anything else. So huzzah for the capital “C” Club, huzzah for the… Continue reading It came from the back alley
Never forget the gratuity
By Adam Goetz
A common misconception about serving is that it is easy. You come to the table, you get the order and you bring it back to the table. Easy, right? That would be true if each server only had one table, but unfortunately most establishments give servers five or more table sections. This means that one… Continue reading Never forget the gratuity
The Ship sails another day
By Jeff Kubik
There are some bars bound to remain legendary in any city’s nightlife. They’re large and they’re popular, the kind of place where you’re bound to run into any number of long-lost friends and regular drinking buddies on any given night. In Calgary, if straight-up nightclubs aren’t your scene, you’re eventually bound for the Ship and… Continue reading The Ship sails another day