By Katie Hobday
Last summer, I was groped by a young boy. The 42 degree Celsius day made New Delhi one of the hottest places on the planet last July. My hair was damp from sweat and my pounding headache made worse from the heavy cloth covering my head and trousers to my ankles. Dressed very modestly out… Continue reading Let’s talk about sex
By Katie Hobday
The Dinos field hockey team wrapped up their winless season in Victoria last weekend–their results were par for the course. The tournament opened with a 4-0 loss to the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, followed by a devastating 6-0 loss to the University of Alberta Pandas, and, finally, a 2-0 loss to the University of… Continue reading The end of a painful year
By Katie Hobday
If optimism and enthusiasm were the keys to winning field hockey games, the Dinos would be in the top seat in Canada West. Unfortunately, these statistics aren’t recorded, and the team has slipped into fourth place after a disappointing home tournament Sept. 30-Oct. 2. The Dinos lost 3-0 to the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds,… Continue reading The young and the winless
By Katie Hobday
The Dinos field hockey team began their regular season Sept. 23-25, and are off to a decent start. With two losses and a tie at this first Canada West tournament at the University of Alberta, the Dinos are quickly identifying their strengths and weaknesses. “We ended up third out of four teams in Canada West,”… Continue reading We built it, they’re coming, but are we ready?
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…
By Katie Hobday
Following the recent announcement of a human case of West Nile virus in Alberta, the perils of this mosquito-borne virus are once again making headline news. Though the probability of becoming ill from West Nile infection is low, news reports suggest the public should be afraid–very afraid. With an abundance of mixed messages and sensationalized… Continue reading West Nile debunked
By Katie Hobday
It’s that time of year again–that special day between end of semester deadlines and unbearable exam stress. It’s time for Bermuda Shorts Day, an entire day devoted to drinking, debauchery, and getting leied. This year promises to be bigger and better, claims Student’s Union Vice President Events Alex Vyskocil. There will be no shortage of… Continue reading Plans for BSD 2005
By Katie Hobday
When it comes time to reflect on five years of playing a varsity sport, it can be difficult to put the experience into words. “There are so many memories… it’s tough to put it in a sentence,” said Vanessa Kwan, who along with teammates Clare Linton, Liz Allan and Amy Sanderson, is nearing the end… Continue reading Dinos field hockey loses four they can’t afford
By Katie Hobday
Two University of Calgary students are volunteering their time to help fight breast cancer. Gilbert Bong and Doreen Ng are trying to raise awareness and recruit volunteers on campus for The Weekend to End Breast Cancer, a 60 kilometre walk supporting breast cancer research. The walk has taken place in several Canadian cities, including Montreal,… Continue reading Students seek help in battle against breast cancer
By Katie Hobday
If you like puzzles and cool prizes, then Puzzled is for you. Put on by the Computer Science Graduate Society, Puzzled is a one-day event on Sat., Mar. 19 that challenges teams to solve different types of puzzles to win some sweet prizes. “The event is inspired by Microsoft’s Intern Puzzle Day, along with reality… Continue reading Prepare to be Puzzled