By R. Paul Dyck
Those "fortunate" enough to have seen the advertisements for the film Here on Earth will notice the following caption attached to the title: "Featuring ‘Where You Are’ by Jessica Simpson." The caption almost makes Here on Earth sound like a good movie. Too often teen flicks like this only serve as vehicles for hot soundtracks… Continue reading Docorating the cutting room floor
Cory Russell’s tenure as head coach of the Dinos men’s basketball has come to an end. On Mon., Mar. 13, University of Calgary Athletic Director Don Wilson announced that Russell’s contract would not be renewed for the 2000/01 season. "Decisions like this are very difficult," Wilson said. "I felt that in the best interests of… Continue reading Men’s Basketball coach let go
By Kara Martens
The warriors of the University of Calgary came away from a hard fought battle with both triumph and defeat last weekend. The University of Western Ontario saw the Dinos awarded another women’s team title while the men were denied glory a the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union Wrestling Championships. The women’s team title started a two-year… Continue reading Wrestling women capture second CIAU title
The legacy continues. Last weekend, the Dinos swim team sent a contingent to the University of Guelph for the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union championships. They went with high hopes, and for good reason: University of Calgary swimming has a tradition of excellence, and this year’s squad is no exception. The men’s team sent 11 members,… Continue reading Swimmers a splash away from winning CI’s
In six seasons of leading the Dinos swimmers, coach Mike Blondal has captured three national titles. Heading into the stretch run of the varsity swimming season, the Dinos are ready to show the rest of the country that they are again a threat, and again a contender. But even with such serious business looming only… Continue reading Swimmers still smiling as CIs approach
By Josh Truba
One of the hottest topics of debate in Canada recently has focused around Canadian NHL teams and whether or not they should be receiving government subsidies in order to assist them in preserving a competitive team and to ensure that they remain located in Canada. The lines have been drawn regarding the argument, and no… Continue reading Save the NHL!
The Dinos swim teams demonstrated their prowess in the pool last weekend in Lethbridge, finishing second behind the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in both the men’s and women’s divisions at the Canada West Universities Athletic Association championships. Traditionally, the T-Birds and Dinos have had the top teams in the country, mostly due to excellent… Continue reading UBC edges Dino swimmers
By Josh Truba
Year in and year out the University of Calgary Dinos maintain a strong swim team composed of a number of high calibre athletes who challenge for the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union Championship. Former Dinos such as Curtis Myden, Mark Tewksbury and Tom Ponting moved on from the Dinos to become successful Olympians. While this is… Continue reading Time for swimming
By Josh Truba
There were two mammoth wrestling extravaganzas this weekend. One was the WWF’s Survivor Series live from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The other was an early season international tournament at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. While the competition in both events was fierce, the event in BC was especially important to the… Continue reading Erica Sharp could kick the Rock’s ass
By Josh Truba
As a result of an ill-timed trip to the pretentious and overbearing city of Toronto (more appropriately known as T-dot), it’s been a fortnight since I spoke to anyone associated with the University of Calgary men’s soccer team. When I left, the Dinos were 1-4, but still in the hunt for a playoff spot. In… Continue reading Win keeps hopes alive