Month: November 1999
Priapism
By Еvan Osentоn
The road to enlightenment
By Mike Steiner
The paranoia that resides in each and every one of us can be a powerful thing–and photo-radar taps right into it. Traditionally, you know when you are caught speeding: the red and blue lights in your rearview mirror make it painfully obvious. With photo-radar, you’re never sure. It could be lurking anywhere, ready to take… Continue reading The road to enlightenment
Dual-purpose freedom
By Brian Low
Dressed in his military fatigues, flowing beard and stogie in his mouth, you may be surprised Fidel Castro ever practiced a profession other than Cuba’s dictator… unless you knew he was a lawyer. Man, this guy just can’t stay away from jobs where he profits from the misfortune of others.A few days ago, "el Commandant"… Continue reading Dual-purpose freedom
We get by with a little help from our friends
By Nassr Awada
If you’re beating your head with a stick for getting that C on your Biology mid-term and still burning the midnight oil trying to finish that 20 page paper due this week, think of the bright side. Be thankful if your stomach is full. Be thankful if you have a place to sleep every night.… Continue reading We get by with a little help from our friends
Two-tier, single-tier
By Editorial
What constitutes an acceptable balance between public and private medical services? Alberta Premier Ralph Klein thinks he has the answer in contracting public services to private practitioners. Apparently, though, he claims a tier-two system is not in our future. Right… The Canada Health Act guarantees universality of "medically necessary" services based on need and without… Continue reading Two-tier, single-tier
Suck on this tailpipe, Klein
By Еvan Osentоn
ta oil and gas industry for their "understanding" during what is sure to be difficult days of transition. Pardon me if I don’t share Anderson’s enthusiasm. The Klein government seems to believe in the adage, "Words speak louder than actions." Anderson took the bait while I, on the other hand, don’t believe for a second… Continue reading Suck on this tailpipe, Klein
Men’s b-ball weekend of losses
The University of Calgary men’s basketball team recorded yet another two losses last weekend, while visiting the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. The Dinos dropped Friday’s game by a score of 76-52 and lost Saturday’s contest 70-55. "I thought we were prepared," said coach Cory Russel. "We played respectable basketball for about 35 minutes each… Continue reading Men’s b-ball weekend of losses
Too early to count out women’s v-ball Dinos
The 1999 season does not look good for the University of Calgary women’s volleyball team. After a promising start, the Dinos took a plunge and find themselves near the basement of the Canada West division. Following two losses to the tough ubc Thunderbirds in Calgary, the Dinos set out to exciting Saskatoon to take on… Continue reading Too early to count out women’s v-ball Dinos
Erica Sharp could kick the Rock’s ass
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