Advanced Education Minister David Hancock was on campus this week to announce millions in new capital funding for the University of Calgary. The $25.3 million announcement includes $16 million for the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and $4 million toward planning the Campus Calgary Digital Library, the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy, the Urban… Continue reading Millions granted to U of C
Month: September 2005
The road party’s over, welcome home
In the last few years, of the University of Calgary’s Dinos teams, one stands out as the most decorated and recognised. They have won three of the last five Canada West Championships and a national title in 2004, and proven they still have what it takes with a highly coveted undefeated regular season last year.… Continue reading The road party’s over, welcome home
In early fall, they’re ready for basketball, not the mall
Things on the Dinos women’s basketball squad are changing faster than a nun can smack you with a ruler. But the always-dynamic Head Coach Shawnee Harle does not foresee trouble on the horizon. “I don’t look at this as a rebuilding year,” she said with the confidence of your wise mother telling you you’ll love… Continue reading In early fall, they’re ready for basketball, not the mall
Isn’t that a noisy bug?
I have spent the last two and a half months tuned intently on the British Broadcasting Corporation online radio feed. Now, you must be wondering why I would be listening to the BBC. In fact, it was to listen to a game that so many have heard of, but few know. Yes, I mean cricket.… Continue reading Isn’t that a noisy bug?
Fitness, schmitness?
By Mercy Lamola
The University of Calgary Fitness Centre celebrated its grand opening Sept. 14. Staff members were on hand to point out all the new additions. The renovations to the fitness centre, which began in mid-May, were finished this month, and boast new equipment, new programs and lots of room.The main floor was increased from 7,000 to… Continue reading Fitness, schmitness?
Dual defeats don’t discourage Dinos
The battle of Alberta saw the Dinos defeated 34-20 at the hands of the University of Alberta Golden Bears Sat., Sept. 10. In front of 3,376 fans, the Dinos tried to prove that the previous week’s dismal defeat against the University of Manitoba Bisons was uncharacteristic of what this team is capable of. While the… Continue reading Dual defeats don’t discourage Dinos
With more rookies than returnees, the coach does the hazing
With 14 rookies and a roster of 26–plus some injured senior players–the Dinos men’s soccer team’s prospects don’t look so good. “It’s going to be a challenging year,” admitted Head Coach Andy Gibbs.The team appears to be blessed yearly by the fountain of youth, having battled with a rookie-laden roster last year as well. Because… Continue reading With more rookies than returnees, the coach does the hazing
Soccersaurs spread their wings and soar
When it comes to sweet starts, the Dinos women’s soccer team are off to one comparable with the Olsen twins. Now, the trick is to figure out how that success can keep going as long as it has for little baby Michelle from Full House. Perhaps a publicist could do the trick, maybe even make-up… Continue reading Soccersaurs spread their wings and soar
Spun: 10 Years
By Kate Foote
It has been four years since Tool released their last album, yet there has been no shortage of new bands attempting to fill the void for prog-rock fans. Falling easily into this category is 10 Years’ debut, The Autumn Effect.Although lead singer Jesse Hasek’s clean, expressive vocals stand out from the sludge of unremarkable rock,… Continue reading Spun: 10 Years
Spun: Robert Temple and His Soulfolk Jazz Ensemble
Robert Temple is an aging hippie trying to make a go at a music career with What Would You Do?, a concept album protesting the Iraq war and the Bush administration. Unfortunately, Temple decided to include a song vilifying poor drivers who don’t use their turn signals at the climax of the album, effectively ruining… Continue reading Spun: Robert Temple and His Soulfolk Jazz Ensemble