By Carly Benson
Six long years of agonizing defeats, heartbreaking ties and overtime losses finally came to an end for the Dinos as they defeated the University of Alberta Golden Bears 6-2 on Sat., Feb. 9. The win snapped a 0-39-6 streak against the Bears that dated back to Feb. 5, 1999. “It’s about time,” Adam Loncan said,… Continue reading The streak is over!!
By Lee Bogle and Sean Nyilassy
It looked good for the Dinos women’s basketball team until they opened their Christmas presents to find an iceberg that would damn them all to the depths of the Canada West ocean. “It’s felt like the iceberg has hit us,” commented Head Coach Shawnee Harle. “We haven’t been able to play to the level I… Continue reading Doom looms overhead
By TanyAmanda
A Â lesson well-learned before Valentine’s Day: When you want something so bad and try too hard to get it, you can end up with nothing. Just like that hottie in the third row, two games against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies got away from the Dinos men’s basketball team Feb. 4-5. On Friday, the Dinos… Continue reading The two that got away
By Carly McKay
They may have been eliminated from playoff contention, but the Dinos men’s volleyball team isn’t going down without a fight. This weekend they demolished the University of Regina Cougars in two straight matches, proving that pride is still on the line at the tail end of the season. Friday night’s contest started well, with the… Continue reading Volleysaurs don’t stop fighting after the fact
Four Vice-President External candidates fought for their position on the Students’ Union Tue., Feb 8. Though all candidates had strong reasons for their election, there was a larger sense of competition between two of the candidates. Both Jennifer Smith and Jesse Chahal are currently External Commissioners, and they are fighting hard for the one VP… Continue reading VP External: battle of the personalities
The two candidates for the position of Students’ Union Vice-President Academic, Mohamed El-Rafih and Paige Forsyth, went head to head during the debate held on Mon., Feb. 7. The two candidates were allotted a short period to discuss their platforms and were then each asked a series of questions by moderator Greg Clayton, current SU… Continue reading VP Academic: discussing education
The Vice-President Events forum was by far the most “eventful” of the SU General Election debates so far. Alex Vyskocil, current VP Events, went up against Steve Vaivada in an ideological debate, as well as a ginger ale drinking contest. In terms of new ideas, Vyskocil presented his plans for a revamped welcome back week,… Continue reading VP Events: crackers and spew
By David Kenney
Celebrating a 30 year tradition, the First Nations Students’ Association is holding Native Awareness Week in MacEwan Students Centre from Feb. 14-18. The event will feature a number of activities open to all students, including a movie and bingo night, a gala featuring local native artists, and a pow wow. The FNSA is hoping that… Continue reading Native Awareness Week
By Katie Hobday
Students will have the opportunity to vote on lowering their Students’ Union fees. Following the December approval of a three-year strategic plan, the SU is holding a plebiscite in the upcoming election to reduce the amount of money they charge students. A yes vote could see students saving $0.50 per semester in fees next year.… Continue reading Fees plebiscite
By Katie Hobday
It’s Sexual Health Awareness Week, which means it’s time to learn about the birds, the bees, and STD’s. And birth control. And responsible sexual behaviour. SHAW is an annual event run at Calgary post-secondary institutions for the past 11 years, and will be at the U of C Tue., Feb. 15. “We are a group… Continue reading Let’s talk about sex