Oh the memories! While some of us have no hope of retaining any memories from the evening, others will cherish them forever. The 39th Annual Night of the Dino took place Tue., Apr. 4, honouring many deserving athletes. The big winners of the night were Dan Federkeil and Brittanee Laverdure, who took home the Dr.… Continue reading Dinos athletes have their glory
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The 1980s were full of great athletes
Jackson’s impact on campus and Canada-wide has been ginormous. He served as the dean of the faculty of kinesiology for two five-year terms from 1978-88. This put him in position to mastermind many of the great improvements–such as the Jack Simpson Gymnasium and Olympic Oval–the U of C campus saw during this time, especially approaching… Continue reading The 1980s were full of great athletes
The Gauntlet Extra Effort Award
Brett Thurson Brett Thurston, after just two years with the Dinos men’s hockey team, was chosen to lead the team as their captain in his third year. Although his five years of experience in the WHL with the Brandon Wheat Kings made him a stellar player, it is not the primary reason for him being… Continue reading The Gauntlet Extra Effort Award
Duo of basketballers say au revoir
By the time we are done university, most of us are thrilled just to get the hell out. Some students, however, enjoy their experience here so much they wish it wouldn’t end. One reason students may actually like being here is to take part in the Dinos athletics program. Tanya Hautala and Katherine Adams have… Continue reading Duo of basketballers say au revoir
A pair of volleysaurs say adios
In recent times, the Dinos women’s volleyball team has been one of the most successful varsity teams by any standard. As the season came to a close with the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Championship taking place here at the University of Calgary in early March, the team lost two players who have been around to experience… Continue reading A pair of volleysaurs say adios
42 years of Dinnies sports
The Dinos’ history is richer than the University of Calgary’s crappy 40 years. Hell, even the rad Gauntlet Sports banner you see above with the sweet Dinosaur cartoons was from 1964. In that year, the U of C created their Athletics Department, with men’s teams dubbed the Dinosaurs and women’s the Dinnies. The teams slowly… Continue reading 42 years of Dinnies sports
Dino rookies honoured
When Canadian Interuniversity Sport released their men’s hockey all-star team rosters Wed., Mar. 22, it was disappointing to see a lack of Dinos names gracing the first- and second-team lists. However, Jarret Lukin and Travis Friedley were both named to the all-rookie team.Lukin may have been fresh to the Dinos and CIS scenes, but he… Continue reading Dino rookies honoured
Curlers win national championship
In wake of the Canadian men’s gold and women’s bronze in curling at the 2006 Torino Olympics, some University of Calgary students have recently proven they may have what it takes to be on the next winning squad. The U of C women’s curling team traveled to wonderful Winnipeg to win one on the ice… Continue reading Curlers win national championship
Nill enough for Dinos?
After the Dinos football team’s head coach of 10 years, Tony Fasano, was let go in early January, a scramble to find a replacement began.By late February, that replacement had already been appointed. Blake Nill, an ex-Dino, will become the fifth head coach of the Dinos football team in 42 years.Nill first joined the Dinos… Continue reading Nill enough for Dinos?
Uncommon talent at Commonwealth Games
As we come down from the Olympic buzz, there are a few other events to keep us going until our blood boils with playoff hockey in April. Along with the Paralympics and various World Championships taking place, the XVIII Commonwealth Games run Mar. 15-26 in Melbourne, Australia. The games showcase some of the world’s best… Continue reading Uncommon talent at Commonwealth Games