By Kyle Francis
“Take off, ya’ hoser!” Those words, known to any warm-blooded Canadian as those of Doug and Bob Mackenzie, were written and made famous by Canada’s own Dave Thomas, who made a name for himself on the ever-popular Second City Television. It was through SCTV that Thomas became known for his zany sense of humor, clever… Continue reading From SCTV to the operating room
Many saw this weekend as a make-or-break proposition for the Dinos men’s soccer team. Here’s to hoping it wasn’t.After a week off of Canada West action, the Dinos took to the pitch Sun., Oct. 19 against the Trinity Western University Spartans. The Spartans were primed for the match, fresh off a 6-1 shellacking of the… Continue reading Almost droppin the ball
It wasn’t pretty folks, at least not when the dust settled. Facing a pair of squads they will be fighting down to the wire for a Canada West playoff berth, the Dinos men’s soccer team had something to prove at Foothills Stadium Sept. 27-28. Sadly, they merely reinforced many cliches about young teams and confidence.… Continue reading Men’s soccer also good
By Kyle Siler
Little in the world of sports is as compelling and unique as major upsets during March Madness. Most of the Þeld of 65 is comprised of automatic bids given to every athletic conference champion regardless of talent pool, from the Atlantic Coast juggernaut to the lowly Southland. Universities a fraction of the size of the… Continue reading A little more March Madness
By Laura Glick
Do you remember the first time you had the wind knocked out of you? That thudding sensation as the air was violently sucked from your throat, the momentary breathlessness as you stared wide-eyed in a calm stupor, followed by the sharp attack as you inhaled and oxygen hurtled into your empty lungs. Welcome to Grade–Burlington,… Continue reading Hitting below the belt
The United Alternative may not be an official party, but it’s not quite dead. In an attempt to further the cause of uniting the Reform Party with the federal Progressive Conservatives, the UA steering committee launched its Western Canada student wing–Youth4UAWest–at the University of Calgary last Thursday afternoon. "These young people [will] generate support for… Continue reading United Alternative launches youth movement at U of C