By Kate Foote
In an often overwhelming tide of hardcore, it becomes difficult to discern one band of angry headbangers from another. In Underoath’s case, the distinction is simple–they’re a Christian band, chock-full of God-loving goodness. While the term ‘Christian Music’ often draws memories of Jars of Clay and Audio Adrenaline, Underoath is part of a new breed… Continue reading Music Interview: God’d say he’s hardcore Underoath
By Rob Scherf
“A film is, or should be, more like music than like fiction. It should be a progression of moods and feelings. The theme, what’s behind the emotion, the meaning, all that comes later.” -Stanley KubrickAutumn is a time of rejuvenation and preparation for a new year of work. From the festive tradition of the harvest… Continue reading Film Scoop: Finding culture through film
By Katie Hobday
Dinos field hockey is back in action for another season with a team as green as the turf they play on. “We have a very young team,” laughed Assistant Coach Carolyn Fitzgerald. “Because of the lack of experience, we are focusing on team unity. We don’t want to depend too much on one player.”There are… Continue reading Young enough to be stoked on school…
Unlike the rest of the Dinos, the men’s rugby team at the University of Calgary isn’t too concerned about winning any silverware in their upcoming season. Instead, they have their eyes set on a much bigger prize: a little brown jug that’s 45 years old. Since 1960, the ‘Little Brown Jug’ has been the trophy… Continue reading A warm lager after a match with the mates
By Crystal Wong
A little less than half of this year’s Dinos men’s hockey roster will be rookies. However, they all have a strong hockey background. Many have played in the Western Hockey League–arguably the most well-rounded league when it comes to major junior hockey. Also, with 18 returnees from 2004-2005, the Dinos have the potential to do… Continue reading When a puck comes along, you must whip it
By Sean Nyilassy and Amanda VanSteelandt
The Dinos women’s soccer squad were on the road for a pair of games that went together like pickles and cinnamon sticks Fri., Sept. 16 and Sun., Sept. 18. They first visited the Pandas at the University of Alberta and traveled on to meet the Huskie women at the University of Saskatchewan. Our ladies got… Continue reading Undefeated but not unbeaten
What is there to say about baseball? You’ve got some bases, a ball, a bat, players, wildly insane mascots and a winning University of Calgary women’s fastball team. Really, you wonder? It is the cold, hard truth. Though not a varsity sponsored team, a group of ladies from the U of C have been competing… Continue reading Chicks with balls and bats
By Amanda and Krista VanSteelandt
Up two wins after their games Fri., Sept. 16 and Sun., Sept. 18; the Dinos men’s soccer team has proven their prowess over the other rookie-infested teams. Head Coach Andy Gibbs must be pleased. The men traveled to the University of Alberta’s Foote Field on Friday to beat the Golden Bears on their own turf.… Continue reading Soccersaurs starting strong
Friday Sept. 16 was the night of the Dino. Not that fancy, uptight dinner the university puts on every year, but a night that really showed Dino pride. Dan Birdwell, a defensive lineman for the Oakland Raiders in the 1960s, once said “you have to play this game like somebody just hit your mother with… Continue reading Footballers send SFU home with bruises
Editor, the Gauntlet,Re: TEAMwork: UofC Solar at NASC 2K5 by Chris Tait [While reading this article,] I noticed one glaring omission. Here is my piece on the one individual whose story wasn’t told:He was supposed to be the team’s embedded reporter but soon became the team’s indentured servant. As the only team member on the… Continue reading A missing team member