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European soccer previews

By Mark Villani

Barclay’s English Premier League As Manchester United reach the end of their “glory, glory” era with star manager Alex Ferguson hanging up his whistle, the Premier League looks wide open this year as a number of teams could make their mark early. With new managers at Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea, one can expect… Continue reading European soccer previews

Sportspinion: The NHL needs to fight head shots

By Taylor McKee

Hockey, and more specifically violence in hockey, will always have a unique place in Canada’s national discussion. The current conversation surrounding head trauma in hockey has been simultaneously heated, divisive, hyperbolic and sincere, but always stems from a passionate– bordering on paternalistic– love for the sport and the wildly subjective views about the ideals that… Continue reading Sportspinion: The NHL needs to fight head shots

Alumni Association reaches out to students with senior class ambassador program

By Paul Murphy

The University of Calgary Alumni Association has been trying to reach out to current students before graduation. One of these initiatives is the creation of the Senior Class Ambassadors. These positions have been initiated to recognize students who have shown an exceptional degree of leadership and involvement throughout their degrees. This year Scarlett Crockatt and… Continue reading Alumni Association reaches out to students with senior class ambassador program

Wildrose takes riding as voters send message to Ed

By Sarelle Azuelos

The Wildrose Alliance gained some provincial street cred Monday after Paul Hinman won the Calgary-Glenmore byelection. “It didn’t matter who won,” said Duane Bratt, a Mount Royal University political analyst. He said that no matter what the outcome, constituents lost senior cabinet minister and deputy premier Ron Stevens and got a back bench MLA. Only… Continue reading Wildrose takes riding as voters send message to Ed

Candidates battle for conservative stronghold in provincial byelection

By Jeremy Zhao

With the Progressive Conservatives on the defense after a turbulent year, the provincial byelection just might be the last thing they want to deal with. Six candidates are vying for the Calgary-Glenmore provincial seat Sept. 24. The space has been vacant since deputy premier Ron Stevens resigned to accept a position on the Alberta Court… Continue reading Candidates battle for conservative stronghold in provincial byelection

April films make for a mixed bag

By Hoang-Mai Hong

Maybe it’s because of the advent of spring, but movies feel somewhat fresher and wider ranging at this time of year, even if they aren’t. The slate feels as if it’s been wiped clean and expectations are wide open. Or maybe we’re just more tolerant with the prospect of fair weather? Upon closer investigation, overall… Continue reading April films make for a mixed bag

Post-Oscar films to enjoy in March

By Hoang-Mai Hong

Emerging from all the hullabaloo and buzz of the Academy Awards, one realizes that other than a few upcoming “majorly anticipated” movies, what else is there? Not that anything else is less than worthy of our collective attention, but there hasn’t been much circulating around other than Watchmen trailers. Well, the Oscars have been awarded… Continue reading Post-Oscar films to enjoy in March

Spooky flicks send us into winter

By Hoang-Mai Hong

Hark! Good movies be on the horizon! Almost! It’s getting closer to American Thanksgiving, that time of year when studios begin to roll out their finest fillies for award season. But sadly, it is always darkest before the dawn, and before we can see such gems The Soloist, starring Robert Downey Jr., and The Road,… Continue reading Spooky flicks send us into winter