Loomis on to bigger and better things

By Lawrence Bailey

It was December 1998. Then-Dinos Head Coach Cory Russell was in the stands at SAIT’s Christmas Tournament scouting the Mount Royal Cougars when a sharpshooter playing for Grant MacEwan College caught his eye. The six-foot-seven guard/forward was lighting up the opposition with relative ease and Russell began his pursuit."Cory called my coach and asked if… Continue reading Loomis on to bigger and better things

Bekkering ready for playoffs and life

By Corinna Callsen

Here’s a little quiz: Her motto could be "Let’s go to Europe and play some ball!" Any guesses? No? Well, then keep on reading…She is the oldest offspring of an athletic family and, following in her father’s footsteps, started playing basketball in Grade 6.She did not decide until six years later that basketball was her… Continue reading Bekkering ready for playoffs and life

New President Dr. Harvey Weingarten has some changes in mind

By Nicole Kobie

This year at the University of Calgary started with many changes–thousands of new students, new faculty, new buildings and a new Den. Don’t, however, expect to see new university President Harvey Weingarten boozing it up in Old MacEwan Hall. At the start of our interview, we asked if we could treat the smiley, approachable 45-year-old… Continue reading New President Dr. Harvey Weingarten has some changes in mind