Month: January 2011

By Siobhan Kirkland

The NFL playoffs have proven once again to be full of excitement, disappointment and clashing egos that keep things interesting both on and off the field. One of the most exciting teams to watch and listen to this postseason has been the New York Jets. Jets coach Rex Ryan is one of those coaches who… Continue reading Sportspinion: Rex Ryan’s trash talking

By Rhiannon Kirkland

The men’s hockey team knew they were going into hostile territory last weekend. Playing at the Clare Drake arena, home to the University of Alberta Golden Bears, has been no easy task this season, unlike a lot of other teams the Dinos left the rink with two impressive wins. The Dinos opened scoring in the… Continue reading Men’s hockey win two against U of A

By Rhiannon Kirkland

Men’s volleyball practice is loud. As the team practices you can hear the players calling out, communicating and supporting each other. Volleyball is a team sport built on strategy and working together, which you can see in the way the players interact with one another. Standing among the players, practicing his serve is middle Graham… Continue reading Stuck in the middle with volleyballsaur Graham Vigrass

By Josh Rose

Fridays are when the basketballsaur must hunt or be hunted. Saturdays are when they feast or are feasted upon. This weekend, the women’s Dinos were the predators while the men, unfortunately, were prey. Against the Trinity Western University Spartans, the Dinos produced some mixed results. Friday’s hunters were the women’s basketball Dinos. However, at halftime… Continue reading Hill makes top three all time scorers

By Douglas Long

There was no easing up this past weekend as the University of Calgary men’s volleyball team extended their win streak to 12-0 after trampling the Trinity Western University Spartans in a two-game road series. “We came out strong and our efforts proved to be valuable,” stated men’s volleyball head coach Rod Durrant, who is currently… Continue reading Men’s volleyball team make it 12-0

By Susan Anderson

Support staff at the University of Calgary will vote Jan. 26 on a contract between their union, the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees and the U of C. The new contract offers three paid days off to be used by December 2012 and a zero increase in pay. There is a promised three more paid… Continue reading U of C support staff vote on AUPE contract

By Amy Badry

Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach announced his resignation at a press conference in Edmonton on Jan.25. “There is no doubt that my decision today will come as a shock to many,” he said. “I have determined that after 25 years of public service I am not prepared to serve another full term as Premier.” Stelmach won… Continue reading Stelmach to step down as Conservative leader

By Erin Shumlich

A proposed “iPod tax” presented to Parliament Hill last March has consumers wondering about the future of copyright law in Canada. NDP MP Charlie Angus presented a Private Member’s Bill that proposed a levy on devices including iPods, MP3 players and smart phones. The fee, which could be up to $75 per device purchased, would… Continue reading Canadians may soon face iPod tax

By Adam Marofke

A recent Arctic Council agreement has ratcheted up Canada’s commitment to international cooperation for search and rescue efforts in its northern territories. While the legally binding agreement will not be signed until the next Council’s ministerial meeting May 12, coordination has already begun between effected national Coast Guards. The December 2010 agreement will work to… Continue reading Arctic Council creates rescue plan

By Sarah Dorchak

University of Calgary president Elizabeth Cannon was the first speaker in the School of Public Policy Students’ Association lecture series Jan. 20. Cannon focused her address on how public policies impact university procedures and, as a result, students. “Policy implications that we are living with and have to deal with can be a help [and]… Continue reading Cannon addresses students on public policies