By Taylor McKee
Like it or not, Taylor Swift is an inescapable part of pop-radio — you will hear her on virtually any mainstream radio station. But when one considers her pop counterparts — think Katy Perry, Ke$ha or Justin Bieber — Swift is clearly a cut above. In her fourth studio album, Red, Swift continues to… Continue reading Spun: Taylor Swift
By Taylor McKee
The Calgary Hitmen have advanced to the Western Hockey League’s Eastern Conference semifinal against the Red Deer Rebels. The Hitmen defeated the Swift Current Broncos in the quarter-finals series 4–1 and currently have a 3–1 series lead against the Rebels in the semifinals. Game five of the series is on April 11 at 7 p.m.… Continue reading Hitmen ready for long playoff run
By Taylor McKee
It was a special night for University of Calgary Dinos goaltender Dustin Butler. The Vancouver Canucks played the Calgary Flames on April 10, a game without major playoff implications for either team with the Canucks firmly secured in a playoff position and the Flames attempting to finish their season with pride. However, there was one… Continue reading Butler called to the big league
By Taylor McKee
The 46th annual Night of the Dino — celebrating the athletic achievements of Dinos athletes — was held on April 2 at the Red and White Club. The night was marked by a sneak preview of the new Dinos brand on a preview video featuring the Dinos mascot Rex traveling to the Royal Tyrell Museum… Continue reading Banner night for Dinos athletes
By Taylor McKee
On March 25, the University of Calgary women’s basketball head coach Damian Jennings was named head coach of Great Britain’s national women’s team for the 2013 Eurobasket tournament in France from June 15–30. Jennings had just been named Canada West coach of the year in his first season with the Dinos, leading the team… Continue reading Jennings hired to coach team Great Britain
By Taylor McKee
At this time of year there are plenty of reasons to be stressed out — there is an essay you haven’t started and finals you haven’t studied for, both in a class you skipped for months. It’s hard to relax and put your mind at ease. If you are looking for a welcome tonic to… Continue reading Spun: Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk
By Taylor McKee
Though the result may be the same as last season, the circumstances are much different for the University of Calgary women’s basketball team after the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Final Eight wrapped up in Regina on March 17. The Dinos finished fourth after being defeated by the St. Mary’s University Huskies in the bronze-medal game —… Continue reading Storybook basketball season ends in Regina
By Taylor McKee
With a second-place finish in the Canada West Final Four, the University of Calgary Dinos women’s basketball team is off to Regina for the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Final Eight on March 15–17. On March 17, 2012, the Dinos shocked the CIS by defeating the number-one ranked University of Regina Cougars in front of a… Continue reading Road to redemption runs through Regina
By Taylor McKee
For the sixth time in nine years, the University of Calgary Dinos women’s track and field team was crowned as champions of Canada West. The championship marks the 11th time the Dinos women have won a CW track and field title. The scoring of the CW finals tabulate the performances in many different events… Continue reading Dinos clinch 11th Canada West women’s track and field title
By Taylor McKee
It was truly an historic night for university hockey in Calgary. The University of Calgary Dinos men’s and women’s hockey teams faced off against the Mount Royal University Cougars at the Scotiabank Saddledome for the first time. Forget the standings, playoff implications or regular season records, these games were fiercely competitive and highly entertaining. … Continue reading A night to remember at the ’Dome