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By Fabian Mayer
The University of Calgary women’s rugby team has progressed at an astonishing rate over the past three seasons. During the first year of the women’s rugby program in 2009, the Dinos were unable to score a single point. They remained winless in their second season. Last season was a big year for the
Dinos as… Continue reading Women’s rugby team tries to succeed in playoffs
By Fabian Mayer
Low voter turnout among Canadian youth has been a problem in recent elections. The Council of Alberta University Students is working to change this by looking for ways to encourage students to vote.
CAUS, a student advocacy group that lobbies the government, has made getting more students to vote one of its main priorities this… Continue reading Getting students to the polls
By Fabian Mayer
Canadian Blood Services tested students’ blood as part of a ‘What’s Your Type?’ clinic in MacEwan Student Centre on September 17.
The free service gave University of Calgary students a chance to discover their blood type and receive information about donating blood.
Blood is in high demand and Canadian Blood Services will be hosting… Continue reading Give and let live
By Fabian Mayer
With 15 all-time national titles, the University of Calgary’s swim team has been one of the most successful varsity teams in U of C history. Last season, the Dinos aimed to capture the Canadian Interuniversity Sport crown for a third year in a row but unfortunately finished second in the championships. Their quest for a… Continue reading Dinos ready to reclaim national title
By Fabian Mayer
Students are heading back to universities and colleges across Canada to resume their post-secondary studies. In Quebec, however, this annual return to school is anything but business as usual.
There were extraordinary events during the previous school year in Quebec, with student strikes and hundreds of thousands marching through the streets of Montreal.
The actions of… Continue reading Update: Quebec elections and student riots
By Fabian Mayer
As most university teams begin their season, there is one team about to start playoffs. The University of Calgary women’s fastball team played their final regular season game on Sept. 25 and start the Western Collegiate Softball Association championships this weekend.
The fastball team is now in its 10th year and looks to build on… Continue reading Fastball playoffs head into full swing
By Fabian Mayer
The Champions League final is the most watched annual sporting event in the world and the most important soccer game of the year. The match took place on May 19 and is the culmination of a competition unlike any familiar to most North Americans. The Champions League is a tournament of the top teams in… Continue reading The improbable kings of Europe