By David Song
As the opening ceremonies ignite in Sochi this week, hockey fans across a dozen nations will find themselves biting their nails as their country battles to bring home the coveted Olympic gold medal. Each country has sent their best and even the weaker squads will fight bitterly for a chance to reach the podium. Nevertheless,… Continue reading Who wins in Sochi?
Over the break, the five coloured rings marking the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics started appearing on TV. The games draw nearer alongside the controversy created by the Russian government’s remarks towards the LGBT community. With the opening ceremonies drawing closer, the opportunity for a boycott has slipped away much to the disappointment of many social… Continue reading Leaving the torch in the wrong hands
By Emily Ng
Faculty of veterinary medicine researchers at the University of Calgary are asking Calgary dog owners to donate their dog’s poop in the name of science. Dog owners in Calgary who live in areas near large parks were sent letters on July 11 requesting them to fill out online surveys about their dog’s walking patterns. Dog… Continue reading Research calls for Calgary’s doggy donations
Those following the ongoing Republican Party primaries may have noticed the name Al Smith appearing with increasing frequency. But unlike contenders Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul, Smith is not seeking the Republican presidential nomination. In fact, Smith went down that road some 84 years ago when he was the Democratic nominee… Continue reading Election lessons from Al Smith to Mitt Romney
The 2011-2012 academic year started off this week with changes, and not just the new students. Several faculties have undergone changes in their curriculum with some programs being suspended and a few more being added. The affected faculties are Kinesiology, Communications and Culture, Social Work, Education and Nursing. The course-based Master of Kinesiology degree program… Continue reading Changes to academic programs
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
Researchers at the University of Calgary have discovered that after dinosaurs went extinct, mammals quickly got bigger before eventually reaching their maximum size. “You go from about ten kilos to about ten tonnes in about 25 million years, so that’s pretty rapid,” said researcher and co-author of the paper Jessica Theodor, a U of C… Continue reading Pre-historic mammals sized up by new research
The Dinos women’s hockey team went out with all their guns a’blazing this weekend. No offence signs or cheers from the crowd were needed to spur the team to two dominant victories over the Regina Cougars. The first game on Nov. 26 saw forward Jenna Smith give the Dinos an early lead with a four-on-four… Continue reading Hockeysaurs offence takes charge
By Mike Smith
When the Calgary Flames pulled out the golf clubs early last season, not many people thought they were going to see the same team next year. They were half right. The Flames brought in two big-name free agents who, as it turns out, have been here before. Olli Jokinen, an all-too-familiar former Flame, departed the… Continue reading Sportspinion: Thoughts on a slightly changed team
By Kim Nursall
The curtains opened on a full house this past Saturday night, with the star of the show, Sarah Palin, set to make her first appearance in Canada — aptly in the Conservative stronghold of Calgary. Right-wing political figures filled the BMO Centre: I passed by Wildrose Alliance leader Danielle Smith, disappointedly viewed the Treasury Board’s… Continue reading Sarah Palin preaches to the choir