Imagine writing a paper comparing Princess Peach and Ms. PacMan on feminist ideals, or comparing Link’s epic journey in Ocarina of Time with Homer’s Odyssey. Such courses do exist, but soon study materials will be made available in the Taylor Family Library on the building’s New Media floor. The library aims to increase student access… Continue reading Video game centre installed on campus
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Taking it off on national TV
By Emily Senger
Students’ Union Communication and Culture Representative by day and Taking it Off reality television star by night? Fifth year University of Calgary student Sarah Stall has advanced to the final 10 Calgary contestants vying for a position on the reality television show Taking it Off. Of the 10 contestants, four will be chosen as reality… Continue reading Taking it off on national TV
Men’s Football: Report card time
By Sarah Stall
The 2000 edition of the University of Calgary Dinos football had a year of ups and downs. The team went undefeated in their last five games heading into the playoffs. Unfortunately, the Regina Rams beat them in the final seconds of the Canada West semi-final. The Rams then went on to the Vanier Cup. Fitness:… Continue reading Men’s Football: Report card time
Swaggar, Balog and Schafer: A farewell to fifth-year Dinos
By Sarah Stall
The Dinos will surely miss three outstanding players: David Swaggar, Brock Balog and Ian Schafer. They are all one-of-a-kind contributors to the 2000 football team. All three noted many key experiences and skills that made the football team an important memory in their varsity sports experience. Balog, Schafer and Swaggar would all like to continue… Continue reading Swaggar, Balog and Schafer: A farewell to fifth-year Dinos
Regina Rams ravage Dinos playoff hopes
By Sarah Stall
In the game that decided one of the finalists for the Canada West Championship, the Regina Rams mercilessly defeated the Calgary Dinos 33-32. In the last five seconds of the game, the Rams’ attempt to punt the ball through the end zone succeeded, ending the Dinos’ Vanier Cup hopes. "It was a well played game… Continue reading Regina Rams ravage Dinos playoff hopes
New season, new hope, new losses
By Sarah Stall
In their home opener for the 2000/2001 season, the University of Calgary men’s basketball team fell to the Brandon University Bobcats 90-84 and 90-88. Both games were extremely close and the Dinos made a jubilant effort to show off their new team and new coach, Dan Vanhooren. However the Bobcats, last year’s Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic… Continue reading New season, new hope, new losses
Return to the promised land
By Sarah Stall
In their last regular season game, the Calgary Dinos won away from home, beating the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in a muddy game that ended 33-13. "I think we played a very solid game on both sides of the field," said Head Coach Tony Fasano. "The defensive team is coming together and everybody did… Continue reading Return to the promised land
And God said: Let there be playoffs
By Sarah Stall
In the last regular season game at McMahon Stadium, the University of Calgary Dinos muzzled the University of Saskatchewan Huskies 35-14. It seems no one can stop the Dinos; they are unbeaten in their last four games, wins that propelled them into the playoffs in a favourable position. Head Coach Tony Fasano had many things… Continue reading And God said: Let there be playoffs
Football Dinos eviscerate Rams
By Sarah Stall
The University of Calgary Dinos defeated the Regina Rams 47-13 in front of 1,271 fans at McMahon Stadium on Friday. Quarterback Lincoln Blumell completed 18 of 29 passes while adding 50 yards on the ground, and runningback Dean Fisher chipped in 186 rushing yards and two touchdowns for the Dinos. This was the fifth straight… Continue reading Football Dinos eviscerate Rams
Dean of offensive domination
By Sarah Stall
Calgary running back Dean Fisher was named the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union offensive player for the week of September 30 and it’s no surprise. In the Dinos’ 37-17 defeat of the Alberta Golden Bears, Fisher had a career game with 36 carries for 234 yards and three touchdowns. This recently engaged player is now second… Continue reading Dean of offensive domination