Past Dinos that left their campus footprint

By Ashton Chugh

The history of the Dinos dates back to 1964. Over the course of their collegiate careers, few athletes have left their mark on the Dinos franchise the way these individuals have. The first of this two part series highlights Dinos athletes that dominated during their tenure at the University of Calgary. Part 2 will highlight… Continue reading Past Dinos that left their campus footprint

Protests against invasion of Gaza continue into third week

By Chris Adams

Protesters outraged over Israel’s invasion of the Gaza strip gathered at city hall on Friday, July 25, for the third week in a row. Organizers estimated that over 1,000 people attended the rally, matching last week’s numbers. Friday’s protest was the third organized by University of Calgary organization Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) and… Continue reading Protests against invasion of Gaza continue into third week

Folk Fest photo recap: July 25, 2014

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By Sean Sullivan

Here are photos from some of the highlights of Day 2 of Folk Fest 2014. Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Sean Sullivan Image by Stam Papadopoulos Image by Stam Papadopoulos Image by Stam Papadopoulos Image by Stam Papadopoulos… Continue reading Folk Fest photo recap: July 25, 2014

FIBA upholds ban on turbans

By Ashton Chugh

Referees banned team India players from wearing turbans during matches in the International Basketball Federation’s Asia World Cup (FIBA) this July. FIBA officials said the Indian players were in violation of article 4.4.2, which states, “Players shall not wear equipment (objects) that may cause injury to other players.” A turban is a soft cloth wrapped… Continue reading FIBA upholds ban on turbans

FIBA upholds ban on turbans

By Ashton Chugh

Referees banned team India players from wearing turbans during matches in the International Basketball Federation’s Asia World Cup (FIBA) this July. FIBA officials said the Indian players were in violation of article 4.4.2, which states, “Players shall not wear equipment (objects) that may cause injury to other players.” A turban is a soft cloth wrapped… Continue reading FIBA upholds ban on turbans

Folk music is about tradition and evolution

By Sean Sullivan

The 35th Calgary Folk Music Festival has begun and features an eclectic line up of 76 artists. With a range of genres from indie to afrobeat, electric to experimental, many bands are not what music lovers typically call ‘folk music.’ Yet what all the artists at Folk Fest have in common is that their music… Continue reading Folk music is about tradition and evolution

Folk music is about tradition and evolution

By Sean Sullivan

The 35th Calgary Folk Music Festival has begun and features an eclectic line up of 76 artists. With a range of genres from indie to afrobeat, electric to experimental, many bands are not what music lovers typically call ‘folk music.’ Yet what all the artists at Folk Fest have in common is that their music… Continue reading Folk music is about tradition and evolution

How the flood is still changing Folk Fest

By Sean Sullivan

When last year’s flood submerged Prince’s Island Park, it seemed unlikely that the Calgary Folk Music Festival would happen. However, volunteers rallied to the cause and in just over a month, Folk Fest opened it’s gates and fans descended on the park with their tarps. “We learned how important we are to the city,” Folk… Continue reading How the flood is still changing Folk Fest