By Ryan Laverty
There are drinking establishments in this city which rightfully own reputations that precede them. Morgan’s Pub is one of those places.If you haven’t been there, don’t feel ashamed. You might not know where it is exactly, being at the far end of the legendary boulevard ‘o’ booze. Chances are you’ve walked or driven right past… Continue reading Morgan’s Pub
By Ryan Laverty
The decision is in. Scott Atkinson, of Mount Royal College fame, has been selected as the University of Calgary’s newest men’s hockey coach. After 15 years with the Cougars, Atkinson has made the trip north and will be looking to lead the Dinos to the top of the Canada West Conference heap. "It was definitely… Continue reading New species of Dino discovered
By Ryan Laverty
A getaway from the everyday, Vicious Circle is the Kit Kat of Calgary’s nightlife. It still gives you the same satisfaction but you can enjoy it over a long period of time. Not a major attraction for post-adolescents looking for a place to hang out after their pre-drinking at their parents’ house, Vicious is a… Continue reading The Vicious Circle
By Ryan Laverty
This is not high school. It is no longer cool to carry weapons or drink coolers because they have a higher alcohol percentage. In the same breath, it is not cool to go the Tazmanian Ballroom. There once was a time when the Taz was a cool place to hang out, shoot pool, listen to… Continue reading The Tazmanian Ballroom
By Ryan Laverty
After months of negotiations, University of Calgary basketball legend Leighann Doan finally knows where she’s going to spend her first year of marriage. The recently wed, former Dino forward has decided on Clermont-Ferrand, a Division II team in Central France, for her first excursion into the professional ranks. "My agent was responsible for talking to… Continue reading Here’s looking at you, kid
By Ryan Laverty
The inevitability of the situation was overwhelming. Nearly a decade has passed since its intensity burned hottest. Some had even written it off as a piece of history, a moment in time that will never be forgotten, but never repeated. Yet, over the past few months, the sleeping monster has begun to stir, and all… Continue reading Suck it up Edmonton
By Ryan Laverty
The Dinos men’s hockey program lost an invaluable piece to its national championship puzzle last month when Head Coach Tim Bothwell resigned his post behind the bench. All of a sudden, dreams of escaping the tough Canada West Conference feel that much further away for University of Calgary hockey faithful. After a seven-year stint with… Continue reading Bothwell bids adieu to Dinos
By Ryan Laverty
The only holes on last year’s Dinos men’s volleyball squad were the ones on their nets. But with the departure of perennial stalwarts Bill Byma and Mark Ellingson, it was clear to Head Coach Greg Ryan some holes needed to be addressed. So, that is exactly what Ryan did this week as his team welcomed… Continue reading Three tall tubs of spackle for Dinos
By Ryan Laverty
Just when you thought you’d seen the last of Leighann Doan in the pages of the Gauntlet, she goes and does something worthy of more press coverage. In the company of her Dino team mate Jennifer Goldade, Doan is on her way to Beijing, China to represent Canada in the World University Games. Doan, the… Continue reading One more before we hit the road
By Ryan Laverty
You can feel the excitement and anticipation in the voice of Calgary RoughNeck’s Head Coach and General Manager, Kevin Melnyk. A former member of Canada’s national lacrosse team, Melnyk has a solid idea of what it will take to add a winning team to Calgary’s sports arena. And with a few key acquisitions at last… Continue reading Rough-housers